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Gucci · Mémoire d’Une Odeur Eau de Parfum

 

Scent is one of the first senses we develop as human beings and one that becomes so intricately linked with memory. The latest from Gucci, Mémoire d’Une Odeur, aims to capture that concept — enabling one to relive those precious moments at any given time. The best part? It’s a genderless fragrance, making it absolutely & universally inclusive.

 

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Guerlain · New Terracotta for Summer 2019

 

For Summer 2019, Guerlain has expanded the Terracotta family with several new additions — all of which means we now have even more amazing options in this incredible range. And in keeping with this brand’s fragrance lineage, there’s also a new member in the Aqua Allegoria collection; if the scent doesn’t grab you, I’m betting the bottle sure will.

 

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CHANEL · Bleu de CHANEL Parfum

Fragrance as a gift for Father’s Day is not exactly groundbreaking … unless it’s CHANEL, of course. Launched in 2018, Bleu de CHANEL Parfum is the latest flanker in that range and apart from the beautiful lines of the bottle, it also happens to smell amazing; so good, in fact, that I’m hoping my husband doesn’t notice that I’ve been using it too. Shhhhhhhh

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Mugler · His & Hers Fragrances

 

 

Covering fragrance is tricky at best, mainly because the field is so vast and definitely subjective to each wearer’s tastes. That said, I am quite passionate about scent and while I may not have the fancy terminology down, I do know what I like; surprisingly, that usually includes traditionally labelled men’s fragrances … and to that end, I’ve discovered that Mugler makes some of the most wearable unisex offerings there are. Here’s a perk: buy it for him, and you get to wear it too. I call that a win-win.

 

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Dior · Oud Ispahan & Summer 2019 Lacquer Sticks

 

I was recently invited to visit Dior’s spectacular new counter at Holt Renfrew Ogilvy (Montréal), where with the help of their fragrance specialist David, I was matched with my perfect scent, Oud Ispahan. When that was done, I then had the opportunity to test out a customized Dior Prestige facial treatment — which was ah-mazing, by the way. Rounding out today’s post are the new Summer 2019 Lacquer Sticks, because why not?

 

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