Today, May 13th, Beauty on The Outside is four years old! I’d like to thank our loyal readers, commenters, and contributors; here’s to another great year! -dee
On (good) reformulations: Lanvin’s Arpège
Like death and taxes, perfume reformulations are a certainty. The word ‘reformulation’ pushes all the wrong buttons for many perfume enthusiasts, but I try to be positive.… Read more “On (good) reformulations: Lanvin’s Arpège”
Perfume, Body Image, and How It All Started
Lots of stories have been told in perfume-land about our mothers and how their fragrant choices influenced us. Ann-Marie here at BoTO, Ari at Scents of Self and Victoria at Bois de… Read more “Perfume, Body Image, and How It All Started”
Sample Summer: Patou’s Joy
Joy might seem an odd choice for a post emerging out of a poke through one’s sample box. After all, it’s generally not hard to come by… Read more “Sample Summer: Patou’s Joy”
A ‘fume of one’s own: Results
In “A ‘fume of one’s own,” I asked for your help selecting a birthday present for Mr. Howe: a new fragrance that would be all his own,… Read more “A ‘fume of one’s own: Results”
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