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Coming in March from Mexx will be Mexx Black, a new duo of fragrances for men and women: Elegant and trendy. Smart and sexy. That is “Black” – MEXX Black. Mexx Black Woman ~ a fruity floral with peony, ginger blossom, freesia, marigold, black currant, apricot, litchi, pear, white cedar, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Available in 15, 30 and 50 ml Eau de Toilette or 30 ml Eau de Parfum, and in matching body products. Mexx Black Man ~ featuring notes of black pepper, mandarin, water lily, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and amber. Avail
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Be ahead of the game and carry proudly this President Obama Inaugural Super Cyclone Purse. Made from 2 recycled metal plates, and wrapped around 6-inch chrome hubcaps, this commemorative bag features artwork from the renowned California artist Gregg Valley. It’s available at the Urban Wave Company for the sale price of $69.60. Totally appropriate…
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As some of you may know, we’re planning to move Now Smell This to a new location next month. We’ll be using Wordpress, so we’ll have the ability to open up the comments to everyone — that is, not just registered users — while still preventing unreasonable amounts of comment spam. A few people have mentioned that they’d rather see comments remain restricted to registered users. I’d love to hear your views on the matter, so please let us know: would you rather that we open up comments to anyone, or keep them the way they are? Two qui
(Full post Lazy Inauguration Day poll ~ on comments…)

Coming in March from Guerlain will be Habit Rouge Sport, a flanker to 1965’s Habit Rouge fragrance for men. Habit Rouge Sport is described as a fresher fragrance than the original Habit Rouge. The notes include citron vert, bitter orange, pink pepper, bambooo, jasmine, leather, vanilla and patchouli. Guerlain Habit Rouge Sport will be available in 100 ml Eau de Toilettte. (via abc-luxe.com, vogue.fr, fr.fashionmag) Other recent launches from Guerlain: La Petit Robe Noire.
(Full post Guerlain Habit Rouge Sport, Ferragamo F by Ferragamo Black ~ new fragrances…)

Mark your calendars for the long awaited Hayden-Harnett for Target Handbags when this unique line hits stores December 28th. Teaming up with designers Toni Hacker and Ben Harnett from Hayden-Harnett, Target is ready to launch this limited-edition handbag collection with prices ranging from $19.99 to $49.99. With the all important details like grommets, chains, and brass hardware that we have come to know and love from Hayden-Harnett, get ready to check out this awesome collection of handbags. The Boho-style Hobo Bag, featured in brown is just one example from this exclusive designer collection with many more to choose from.
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I went on a shopping spree today and what did I see? But all these hot little handbags staring right back at me. (I’m such a ham! lol!) Seriously, I did go shopping and if you haven’t been, the sales are astronomical! Just like this very stylish Malin Soft Crinkled Patent Hobo by Hype. Made of patent leather, it carries with double handles, and includes a detachable adjustable shoulder strap, and a magnetic snap closure. Available in black, and rouge, it measures 14×11x5, and if you hurry you can pick it up for the sale price of just $242.99 at Macys.
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Today’s poll was inspired by a post of Marina’s at Perfume Smellin’ Things, titled simply In Which I Finally “Get” Shalimar. The poll question: name a perfume that you disliked on the first try, loved on a later try. How many tries did it take? I’d also love to hear how you decide what will get another chance. I used to try (almost) everything 3 or more times before I gave up, but there are too many releases now — I give up much sooner than I used to. Mi
(Full post Lazy Friday poll ~ love at second (or third…) sniff…)

Planning your next vacation? Don’t leave home without the Deux Lux Backpack by Urban Outfitters. Made of PVC, this practical backpack features roomy zipped pockets, adjustable straps for easy carrying and a snap closure. Available in chocolate, and black it measures 18×13.5×17, and you can buy it for the sale price of $39.99. A comfortable fit for those extremely long unnecessary walks through overcrowded airports.
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Tell us whatever you want! Did you get any wonderful perfumed presents, are you wearing something wonderful today? Are you shopping for after-Christmas bargains? I meant to buy myself a bottle of Diorissimo extrait for Christmas. Regular readers know I’ve been wanting one for a very long time. Earlier this month when Saks had a discount code, I went online and ordered it. Surprisingly, the site accepted two coupon codes, so I got a discount plus free shipping.
(Full post Lazy Friday poll ~ holiday open thread…)

Now Smell This is pleased to have won the Gold award in Fragrantica’s blog awards. The Silver Awards went to 1000 Fragrances and Bois de Jasmin; the Bronze Awards went to Perfume Smellin’ Things, Perfume Shrine, Perfume Posse & Perfume Critic. Thanks to everyone who voted!