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Grooming

Juniper Ridge Cascade Glacier Soap Review

* The notes are ginger and pine trees/forest.

* The soap feels refreshing, bordering on bracing – definitely great for a morning wake-up shower.

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Home Fragrances

Votivo Dulce Caramelo Candle Review

* As soon as you open the box, you get a whiff of sweet caramel.

* The caramel is neither cheap-smelling nor synthetic, it’s what I would imagine a Guerlain caramel would smell like for their Les Elixirs Charnels line.

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News

Elements Showcase Part 2 – More fragrance launches / Interesting Products from NYIGF

Not everything fit nicely into themes, so here are more interesting fragrance launches and products that are worth checking out.

Ulrich Lang Lightscape – While violet is often overpowering, Lightscape blends it with citrus and floral for a very wearable and not at all overbearing scent.

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Grooming News

Elements Showcase Wrapup (August 2012 Edition) – with a touch of NYIGF

Coming from the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) world, one thing I’ve realized is the importance of networking. Attending my first Elements Showcase in January was my introduction to the fragrance industry, and the exposure to so many new fragrance lines and great contacts made my August return a certainty. This time, instead of just writing about what I smelled, I am going to focus on trends/highlights.