Jo Malone has been a constant in my life for almost two decades. Back in 2002, my then boyfriend gave me a bottle of Grapefruit cologne, which persuaded me immediately to move away from Calvin Klein Escape (we all make…
View PostThis year, Jo Malone London has expanded its Spring Blossom Collection with two limited edition cologne ancillaries -- Yuja and Waterlily. Making a comeback, and part of the same range, are Osmanthus Blossom and Silk
It’s not often you hear someone say they love winter. Well, I am that guy. And it’s not because my midsection looks so much more forgiving under 3 layers of clothes. There is an array of scents that come through…
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Here are three thoughts that I promise will come together. When it comes to a novelty beauty item, I’m all in. A few years ago, I was among those who purchased a bottle of Francis Kurkdjian Scented Bubbles. Some saw…
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As someone who wears non-complicated fragrances, I’m surprised at how often I’m asked what it is that I’m wearing. My everyday scent is always light and uplifting. Neroli is my low-key signature. This past week, I’ve gone a bit darker…
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Happy December! Time to welcome back seasonal scents from NEST and our Stepford, CT household already smells of Birchwood Pine and Holiday! The festive candles create an ambiance superbly complimentary of Justin Bieber’s ‘Under the Mistletoe’ album, which will be…
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The moment the days get shorter and after clocks have been turned back an hour, all the Diptyque and Votivo candles come out in this casa de los homos. Home fragrance is not just a crucial part of gaytertaining but…
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Just last week, a gorgeous mailer of the just-released MUGLER Colognes landed on my desk. Within moments of opening the box and spritzing all five scents, a line from my favorite scene in ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ immediately…
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A month or so ago, I finished my bottle of Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi. And panicked. Slightly. When it comes to selecting a fragrance, I’m a creature of habit. Especially in the summer. A half-full flask of JO LOVES…
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