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Dior has released a $230 'scented water' for babies. It's significantly more expensive than its bestselling fragrances for adults.

https://lemmy.world/post/8474047

Dior has released a $230 'scented water' for babies. It's significantly more expensive than its bestselling fragrances for adults. - Lemmy.World

Other relevant quote from the article: > The scented water is part of the new Baby Dior skincare collection, which also includes a $115 moisturizer for babies and a $95 cleansing foam.

Nov 19, 2023 at 3:09pmWeb
Show threadGregorechNov 19, 2023
Babies already smell good, if they are changed and bathed regularly.
Show threadglimseNov 19, 2023
I always thought that was some bullshit parental cope until I held a newborn. Somehow, babies really do smell great
Show threadhot_scarcityNov 19, 2023
HEX, it’s the hex. /s
Show threadglimseNov 19, 2023
They just haven’t absorbed the stink of the society yet
Show threadAngryHumanoidNov 19, 2023
I’m not falling for this trick again.
Show threadMondayToFridayNov 20, 2023
It’s just the scented baby wipes that you’re smelling. (At least it’s cheaper than the Dior stuff.)
Show threadLordOfTheChiaNov 19, 2023

The surprising part is the price. Baby colognes have been in a thing in other countries (the ones I’ve seen have a lemony scent). Example:

Show threadplayer2Nov 19, 2023
The exorbitant price is the whole point of luxury stores like Dior. People who shop there would stop if everything became reasonably priced. Do you really expect people of their status to live like the rest of us?!