Author Archives: Henna

5 Questions for Eliam Puente of House of Puente Artisan Luxury Perfumes

I recently tried perfume samples from House of Puente, and all the scents blew me away.  Eliam Puente has created some modern classics using a high quantity of natural ingredients.  They’re well-blended, natural-smelling (although there are synthetics in the perfume … Continue reading

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Native x Girl Scouts Collection

It’s peak gourmand: @native , the company best-known for natural deodorants, has paired up with the Girl Scouts and created a collection of products that smell like their iconic cookies. My favourites, chocolate mints, are represented, but so are the … Continue reading

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Chanel Boy Perfume Review

Esxence was the perfect reset. It made me leave my house and be immersed in the perfume world that I love for a few days. Since I’ve been back, I’ve barely worn any perfume to start my day because I’ve … Continue reading

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Diptyque Eau Duelle edp – Vanilla

Cultural appropriation or cultural appreciation? Official descriptions for Diptyque’s Eau Duelle range from “an ode to travel” to “ inspired by a journey along the Spice Route and the ports of legendary cities: Babylon, Goa, Venice and Carthage.” The picture … Continue reading

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Celine Perfumes

Celine perfume two ways: one for winter and one for summer, one for night time, one for the day. One to bring in the good times and the other to wash them all away.Cologne Celeste takes cues from the green … Continue reading

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What I Bought in Milan

Perfume I bought in Italy. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll see that these are all old favourites. I sold my partial bottle of Coromandel a couple of days before I left and then got a new one. … Continue reading

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Where to Stay if You Go To Esxence

My @esxenceofficial recap continues. I stayed at the Melia Milano, which is the closest 5-star hotel to the venue. It happens to be reasonably priced for a 5-star hotel and is within walking distance from the metro and bus stop. … Continue reading

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Esxence Recap – Too Much Waste

I didn’t have time to visit their booth, but Kajal Perfumes had the best bag at Esxence. It’s a plastic transparent number, neon orange and perfect for everyday use because it fits a laptop but also I always know where … Continue reading

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Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur

I had a moment of regret after buying this bottle of Musc Ravageur – wasn’t spring on its way? How much would I be able to wear this vanilla perfume? But it looks like it came at the perfect time.Apparently, … Continue reading

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What I Packed for Milan for Esxence 2024

It’s kind of like the first few things you grab to pack must be the ones you can’t live without, right? So here’s some skincare that I packed for my trip. Vichy has a new sunscreen out and the texture … Continue reading

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