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Chanel 1957 eau de parfum Review

1957 by Chanel, part of their Les Exclusifs line. This person could wear Glossier You, but they only shop at the Chanel boutique for their scents, dahling, and plus, they want all their bottles to look the same, so 75 … Continue reading

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Leather Perfumes: L’Artisan Parfumeur Dzing! and Chanel Cuir de Russie

I don’t like leather and don’t like gourmands, but I can get behind this leather gourmand if we want to call it that. It’s Dzing! by L’Artisan Parfumeur. It picks up the benzoin where Candy left off and takes the … Continue reading

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Prada Amber vs. Chanel Coromandel

In my search for a cheaper dupe of Chanel Coromandel, I came across Prada Amber as a comparison, and from far away, I can see it, but close up, it’s not true, not even in the slightest. Have you smelled … Continue reading

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Most Worn Perfumes in December

Feeling merry and bright, hashtag blessed, here are my most worn fragrances for December. SJP Stash offers a woodsy vibe that gets the same appreciative nod as if you’d mentioned that underground rock band that nobody’s heard of. Chanel Coromandel … Continue reading

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Chanel Cuir de Russie

Cracked the whip this Monday because when you have a silk shirt with horses on it, you need to wear Cuir de Russie. This is such a bougie leather, thanks to the opening sparkle and the Chanel floral blend which … Continue reading

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Chanel Cuir de Russie Perfume Review

Chanel Cuir de Russie, and Luca Turin’s review of it from the first edition of Perfumes, the Guide. I’ve seen people write this perfume off as being too soapy or not enough, but for me, it does just what it’s … Continue reading

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Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review Video

Do you have a favourite from Chanel? Perfumer: Olivier Polge Launched in 2018. Official notes: neroli, vanilla, tonka. Available in 50ml and 125ml. I have the 125ml bottle. I ordered online from Holt Renfrew but if you order from the … Continue reading

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Perfume Wishlist 2022

Perfumes on my Wishlist Perfumes I’ve sampled and put on my wishlist. Last year, I did a similar video (https://youtu.be/4AsC1fZcpJo) and ended up getting Camel and Gardner’s Glove, decants of Moab, and another sample of Eau de Jane. This year, … Continue reading

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Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum

Wearing a few sprays of Chanel No. 5 today and what can I say other than it reminds me of my mom who loves the body cream of this and always has a jar of it on hand. The EDP … Continue reading

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Chanel Bois des Iles edt vs. edp, jot notes after a few wears

Wearing Chanel Bois des Îles today. Sandalwood and ylang ylang, reminds me of Guerlain Samsara but with sparkly aldehydes too. My collection of Les Exclusifs continues to grow.  

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