Tag Archives: Chanel

Chanel Boy Perfume Review

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Henna

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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What I Bought in Milan

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Henna

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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Chanel Paris-Venise

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Henna

Vanilla, the Chanel way. Paris-Venise, a citrus, powdery vanilla that keeps it classy. This is a vanilla that’s sweet but not heavy; it’s grown-up but not too serious. Effervescent but not ephemeral. Delicious but not cavity-inducing. It’s the gateway vanilla … Continue reading →

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Chanel Coromandel edp

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Henna

Coromandel is still my reference patchouli perfume, but it’s also so much more than a patchouli perfume.  The perfect blend of fizzy citruses, the Chanelade of florals, lots of patchouli, also incense, this is a perfume I could wear everyday … Continue reading →

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Chanel Bois Des Iles

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Henna

I’m running around in sweats and running shoes today but I smell classy in Chanel Bois des Iles. This one is the silky lacy under things of the Les Exclusifs line, wispy and ethereal in texture. Its old-school aldehydes, ylang … Continue reading →

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Chanel No. 5 Eau de Cologne Vintage

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Henna

When I asked people to tell me about their bedtime perfumes, so many people said that Chanel No. 5 was their choice, and so it’s mine tonight. Who am I to argue with the experts? It might be surprising if … Continue reading →

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Chanel Allure edt Perfume Review

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Henna

Allure… like someone tried to combine Mitsouko and Shalimar. This Frankenstein of a perfume is so 90’s it hurts. The fruity floral mix of peach, jasmine and vanilla is definitely for someone coming of age at that time. This is … Continue reading →

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Chanel Les Exclusifs in My Perfume Collection

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Henna

Supermodels of the perfume world: the Les Exclusifs. I won’t say that there’s not one out there I don’t love because it’s not true, but the elegance, refinement, and sheer sense of luxury that this line embodies are unmatched. In … Continue reading →

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Chanel Bel Respiro Perfume Review

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Henna

Something about this time of year just makes me feel like going feral. Maybe it’s the pile of work in front of me, the anxiety that it will never get done even though it always does get done one way … Continue reading →

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Green Perfumes I Love

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Henna

Warm weather lends itself to green scents because they feel so refreshing, so a propos for the season, here are some green perfumes I love. I’ve always loved more green scents, most probably because they’ve always been the antidote to … Continue reading →

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