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Scent of Tet: Perfumes for Tet Holiday
There are only a few more days to Lunar New Year – or “Tết”. The holiday spirit is already here, with every shop decorating in red and yellow, with the street becoming busier than usual. Tet is also an “excuse” for each of us to buy ourselves something new, something we have been wanting to try out, as a reward and a new beginning for the New Year.
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The Taste of Sweetness: Collection of Gourmand Fragrances
“In perfumery, when we talk about ‘gourmand’ fragrances, we’re suggesting a character that has edible, sweet, and mouth-watering connotations when you wrap your nose around the scent. Traditionally served up with woods and florals, the effect they have on perfume is that of diffusion and obsessive deliciousness.” – Miller Harris
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A man’s scent: A collection of men’s perfumes
“Perfume is the most intense form of memories” A woman’s most intense memory of a man, a lot of the times, come from his perfume. Let’s discover L’Apothiquaire’s men perfume collection, and find a scent that brings out the gentleman in you.
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What you need to know about Sunscreen (Part 1)
1. What Are Sunscreens? Sunscreens are products combining several ingredients that help prevent the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. There are several types of sunscreen: cream, gel, milk, stick or balm Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB, damage the skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. Sunscreens vary in their ability to protect against UVA and UVB.
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What you need to know about Sunscreen (Part 3)
Sunscreen explained - Let us answer some of the most common myths about Sunscreen
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5 Things You Might Not Know about Niche Perfumes
5 Things You Might Not Know about Niche Perfumes
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Niche Perfume versus Designer Perfume: What's The Difference?
Are you using niche perfume or designer perfume? Let's see the differences between these two types of fragrance to know which one you are using. “Niche” is the term coined to describe rare types of perfumes. Niche perfumes exude an interesting and special kind of scent that is difficult to find. Yes, they usually come with a high price but nevertheless, perfume aficionados found great value in every drop. Niche perfumers have gotten bolder and daring in trying fresh fusions of fragrances,...
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Scent of Summer: Perfumes for Hot Weather
As summer is approaching, let’s explore L’Apothiquaire’s recommendations of fragrances for this hot weather!
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What you need to know about Sunscreen (Part 2)
1. What Does Broad-Spectrum Mean? Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. It is a key thing to look for when buying sunscreen, since both UVA and UVB can negatively affect the skin.
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Introduction to Perfume: The Perfume Pyramid
Perfume is described as a musical metaphor having three sets of notes. The notes unfold over time, with the immediate impression of the top note leading to the deeper middle notes, and then to the base notes that appear gradually at the final stage. These notes are created purposefully with knowledge of the evaporation process of the perfume.
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Amber Perfumes: Warm and Addicting Scent.
Amber is a note commonly used in perfumery to add woody and warm notes, along with a tad of sweetness, to the perfumes of top brands. Amber also shines as the main note in niche perfume, creating a strong yet smooth and soft aroma, playing along the line of unisex fragrances and bringing to the perfume a multi-dimensional and classy vibe.
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Scent of The Rain: Perfumes for Rainy Season
Rainy season has come, and just like the weather, your fragrance changes according to season too. Let’s check out L’Apothiquaire’s suggestions of fragrances to wear for the rainy days ahead!
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