# dolce gabbana (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dolce gabbana. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-to-late August 2026](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/22/lazy-3-day-weekend-poll-open-thread-mid-to-late-august-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Robin · Now Smell This_ August is marching on... we're celebrating (or mourning, as the case may be) with our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite beachy fragrance for 2026 or your idea of the perfect back-to-school fragrance, whatever. Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer… ## [Oscar de la Renta New York Rendezvous ~ new perfume](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/22/oscar-de-la-renta-new-york-rendezvous-new-perfume/) _2026-08-22 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Oscar de la Renta has launched New York Rendezvous, a new fragrance for women. New York Rendezvous is a flanker to last year's Oscar de la Renta New York ... ## [The 7 Virtues Amber Orchid ~ new fragrance](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/22/the-7-virtues-amber-orchid-new-fragrance/) _2026-08-22 · Robin · Now Smell This_ The 7 Virtues will launch Amber Orchid, a new warm floral fragrance, next month... ## [Ready?](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/22/ready/) _2026-08-22 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Florence Pugh for Max Mara Le Parfum. ## [The recurring problem](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/22/the-recurring-problem/) _2026-08-22 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Coty outlined a wide-ranging FY2027 innovation programme across its Prestige portfolio. Key initiatives include BOSS Bottled Beyond for Her, alongside further investment in Burberry Goddess following the launch of Goddess Amber Vanilla. The group also plans to expand Marc Jacobs Beauty makeup from online distribution into Sephora US and travel retail from September. Kylie Cosmetics \[…\] ## [Friday scent of the day 8/21](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/21/friday-scent-of-the-day-8-21-2/) _2026-08-21 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Happy Forgotten Friday! (And, happy National Spumoni Day and Count Basie’s birthday.) Our community project for today: root around in your perfume cabinet or drawer or basket of samples or what have you, and find something you keep forgetting to wear or forgot you even owned. What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the… ## [When you spray this stuff on, you commit](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/21/when-you-spray-this-stuff-on-you-commit/) _2026-08-21 · Robin · Now Smell This_ The main thing to know about Sauvage Extrait is that when you spray this stuff on, you commit. According to the marketing copy, “It leaves its imprint on the skin like an olfactory tattoo,” and for once, this is not hyperbole. Its longevity is downright industrial: I asked two male friends to test it and both \[…\] ## [Karl Lagerfeld Fleur de Vanille & Bois De Oud ~ new fragrances](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/20/karl-lagerfeld-fleur-de-vanille-bois-de-oud-new-fragrances/) _2026-08-20 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Karl Lagerfeld has launched Fleur de Vanille and Bois De Oud, the latest duo in the brand's Les Parfums Matières collection . The fragrances were developed by perfumers Émilie Coppermann and Pierre Guéros... ## [Young hearts run free](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/20/young-hearts-run-free/) _2026-08-20 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Gracie Abrams for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu. Directed by Joe Wright. ## [Thursday scent of the day 8/20](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/20/thursday-scent-of-the-day-8-20-2/) _2026-08-20 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Happy Almost Friday! It's also National Lemonade Day and World Mosquito Day . Birthdays: H. P. Lovecraft , Eero Saarinen , Jacqueline Susann , Isaac Hayes , Connie Chung , Robert Plant . What fragrance are you wearing? I'm in Marissa Zappas Smoked Jasmine Black Tea, which apparently is no longer sold. Reminder: 8/21 will be Forgotten Friday... ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ANK8BDyLVLqj) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Turnaround strategy](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/20/turnaround-strategy/) _2026-08-20 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Estee Lauder forecast annual profit above many Wall Street ​estimates on Wednesday, betting its CEO's turnaround strategy would deliver sustained demand for luxury fragrances and strong performance in major growth market ‌China. \[...\] Resilient spending by affluent and younger customers has boosted demand for the cosmetics maker's luxury fragrances and skincare products, such as Le \[…\] ## [The daily lemming](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/19/the-daily-lemming-1954/) _2026-08-19 · Robin · Now Smell This_ From L'Occitane, a trio of almond hair and body mists, in Amande Pistache ("creamy pistachio with almond accord, enriched by roasted pistachio notes for a subtly nutty depth"), Amande Crème Brûlée ("this dessert-inspired mist...opens with golden roasted almond and unfolds into its creamy heart notes") and Amande Sublime ("Luminous blend of gourmand almond and warm \[…\] ## [Britney Spears Goddess Fantasy ~ new perfume](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/19/britney-spears-goddess-fantasy-new-perfume/) _2026-08-19 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Britney Spears has launched Goddess Fantasy, a new limited edition flanker to 2005′s Britney Spears Fantasy ... ## [The quality of the lemon](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/19/the-quality-of-the-lemon/) _2026-08-19 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Perfumer Olivier Cresp on Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. Below the jump, perfumer Alberto Morillas on Light Blue Pour Homme . ## [Wednesday scent of the day 8/19](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/19/wednesday-scent-of-the-day-8-19-2/) _2026-08-19 · Robin · Now Smell This_ It’s Wednesday, plus World Humanitarian Day , International Orangutan Day , National Aviation Day and Coco Chanel’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing? I'm in Chanel 28 La Pausa , from a terribly old decant of the original Eau de Toilette. The top notes are slightly off but it smells fantastic within a few minutes. Reminder: 8/21 will be Forgotten Friday... ## [Missed opportunities](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/19/missed-opportunities/) _2026-08-19 · Robin · Now Smell This_ This slow, steady strategy, however, can also look like a series of missed opportunities, a reticence to the category or some combination of both. In the shadow of its high-performing licences like Narciso Rodriguez are smaller ones that are rarely mentioned in earnings reports or completely ignored, like Tory Burch. At the same time, Shiseido \[…\] ## [Your Internship Is Ending. Don’t Leave With Just a Resume Bullet](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/your-internship-is-ending-dont-leave) _2026-08-19 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ Learn what to do at the end of an internship, from asking for feedback and updating your resume to staying connected and planning your next career move. ## [The daily lemming](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/18/the-daily-lemming-1953/) _2026-08-18 · Robin · Now Smell This_ A lemming for Teapot Tuesday: Rose Ayurvedic Functional Latte from Chand & Radha. "Sip on this Ayurvedic functional latte blend crafted with florals, nuts, and botanicals. The flavor is a tribute to traditional Indian desserts known as mithai. This decadent rose, saffron, and pistachio blend is crafted with nourishing shatavari for a luxurious latte or \[…\] ## [DS & Durga Ain’t That Sweet ~ new fragrance](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/18/ds-durga-aint-that-sweet-new-fragrance/) _2026-08-18 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Indie brand DS & Durga has launched Ain’t That Sweet, a new amber gourmand fragrance... ## [Tuesday scent of the day 8/18](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/18/tuesday-scent-of-the-day-8-18-2/) _2026-08-18 · Robin · Now Smell This_ It's Tuesday and National Fajita Day. Birthdays: Virginia Dare , Meriwether Lewis , Shelley Winters , Rosalynn Carter , Robert Redford . What fragrance are you wearing? I'm taking forgotten points in Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Electric Summer . Tea at the moment is a blend of Kusmi Earl-Greyish black teas with citrus (Anastasia, etc). Reminder: 8/21 will be Forgotten Friday... ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3zf4VV82wG7Q) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Delectable perfumes deserve far more appreciation](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/18/delectable-perfumes-deserve-far-more-appreciation/) _2026-08-18 · Robin · Now Smell This_ Delectable perfumes deserve far more appreciation than they receive. Once dismissed as overly sweet, hyper-feminine, or adolescent, the best gourmand fragrances have since evolved. “The trend began over \[two years\] ago, and we haven’t seen it slow down,” shares Autumne West, Nordstrom’s national beauty director. “We’re also seeing a surge of lavender, which some may \[…\] ## [Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ six questions for mid-August 2026](https://nstperfume.com/2026/08/15/lazy-3-day-weekend-poll-six-questions-for-mid-august-2026/) _2026-08-15 · Robin · Now Smell This_ A few questions to consider as August goes whizzing by. As always, answer as few or as many as you like, or just talk about something else. 1. What fragrance are you wearing today? 2. What's the last (new, or new to you) fragrance you tested, and what did you think of it? 3. On a scale of 0% to 100%, how "complete" do you consider your perfume collection? 4. If your collection is incomplete, are… ## [Opportunities Board - July 31](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/opportunities-board-july31) _2026-07-31 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ New opportunities from Steve Madden, Alaïa, Louis Vuitton, Puma, Chanel, H&M, Conde Nast, Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, and more, plus strategic guidance for every role ## [How to Figure Out Where You Actually Belong in Fashion](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/how-to-figure-out-where-you-actually) _2026-07-29 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ Most people choose a fashion career path based on prestige or social media. Here's the honest framework for figuring out which function actually fits how you work ## [The Second Half of Your Internship Is the Part That Actually Gets You Hired](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/the-second-half-of-your-internship) _2026-07-23 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ What your manager is already deciding and how to make sure it goes your way. ## [When the Right Move Looks Like the Wrong One](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/when-to-leave-your-fashion-job) _2026-07-15 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ What nobody tells you about leaving something good for something real. ## [Why Good Interns Don't Always Get Hired](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/why-good-interns-dont-get-hired) _2026-07-09 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ Interns are converting to full-time roles at the highest rate in five years. So why are good interns going home without an offer? Here's what separates the ones who get hired. ## [Opportunities Board - June 4](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/opportunities-board-june-4) _2026-06-05 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ New opportunities from Loewe, Revolve, LoveShackFancy, Loro Piana, Ralph Lauren, Victoria Beckham, Skims, Chanel, Christian Dior, and more... ## [The Number Nobody Is Talking About](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/the-number-nobody-is-talking-about) _2026-06-03 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ The fashion tech tools that matter by role, how to use AI without hurting your chances, and the exact prompts that will change how you apply for jobs. ## [The Skill Nobody Tells You That You're Missing](https://mariahedian.substack.com/p/why-communication-skills-costing-you-fashion-jobs) _2026-05-27 · Maria Hedian · Into the Fashion Industry_ Everyone thinks they can communicate. Employers disagree. Here's the gap nobody is talking about. ## [Every Channel. One Login. 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