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Your Weekly Dose of Fragrance News + Winter Gift Ideas ๐ŸŽ

Heya,

Welcome to The Dry Down โ€“ your weekly dive into the world of fragrance, where we're cutting through the noise to bring you the most interesting scent stories.

๐ŸŒŸ Celebrity Fragrance Watch

XO KHLOร‰ by Khloรฉ Kardashian marks her solo entry into the fragrance world. Here's the breakdown:

  • ๐ŸŒน Warm, floral-woody composition

  • Top Notes: ๐Ÿƒ Crystallized rose petals, orange blossom

  • Heart Notes: ๐Ÿ‘ Peach, praline

  • Base Notes: ๐ŸŒฒ Soft musks, woods

Dolly Parton's Crystal Edition Parfum offers a unique collector's piece:

  • Limited to 1,946 bottles (matching her birth year)

  • Priced at ๐Ÿ’Ž $500 ๐Ÿ’Ž

  • Notes include bergamot, pear, waterlily, and caramelized amber

  • Exclusively available at select retailers

The Rolling Stones: RS No. 9 A fragrance attempting to capture the essence of 1960s London:

  • Notes: ๐Ÿฅƒ Bourbon-infused velvet, sultry oud, smoky accords

  • Priced at $99.99 per 100ml

  • Available at Rolling Stones official store and select retailers

๐ŸŽ Holiday Fragrance Gift Guide Curated picks for every personality:

  • ๐Ÿ’• For the Romantic: Dior's J'adore L'Or

  • ๐Ÿ”๏ธ For the Adventurer: Chanel's Bleu de Chanel

  • ๐Ÿฌ For the Sweet Tooth: Prada's Candy

  • โšช For the Minimalist: Le Labo's Another 13

Pro Tip: Gift sets offer added value โ€“ look for complementary products like lotions or travel sizes.

  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Warm & Spicy: Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove

  • ๐Ÿซ Gourmand: Caramel, chocolate, vanilla

  • ๐ŸŒฒ Earthy: Resin, moss, smoky woods

  • ๐ŸŒบ Winter Florals: Rich, deep floral undertones

Did you know?

๐Ÿค“ Fragrance Insight Agarwood trees take 10 years to produce the resin needed for oud โ€“ one of the most expensive ingredients in perfumery.

Now your turn

๐ŸŽค Question of the Week: What's your go-to winter scent? Reply and you might be featured next week!

Until next time, The Dry Down Team

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