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

submitted 11 months ago by subtext to c/mildlyinteresting

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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.

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[–] Gregorech 11 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Babies already smell good, if they are changed and bathed regularly.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago

I'm not falling for this trick again.

[–] glimse 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I always thought that was some bullshit parental cope until I held a newborn. Somehow, babies really do smell great

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

HEX, it’s the hex. /s

[–] glimse 3 points 11 months ago

They just haven't absorbed the stink of the society yet

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

It's just the scented baby wipes that you're smelling. (At least it's cheaper than the Dior stuff.)

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago

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?!

[–] LordOfTheChia 5 points 11 months ago

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: