Tag Archives: Fragrances

Rose 31 by Le Labo

The scent of a long day: Le Labo Rose 31. Cumin, rose, woods. I have the perfume oil, bought in 2014 but there’s barely a dent in the bottle because I find this oil to be so strong that I’ve … Continue reading

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Guerlain Cuir Béluga Review

Guerlain Cuir Béluga… a best-seller from the L’Art et la Matière line… Beluga here is referring to the caviar and its luxuriousness. Perfumer: Olivier Polge, although if you look at the Guerlain website, they imply that it’s Thierry Wasser because … Continue reading

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Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur Perfume Review

I still remember getting a sample of Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur, spraying it and smelling it for the first time and thinking “wow, they did it. They made a perfume that matches the concept.” It’s in rotation today, and I … Continue reading

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A Soft Lawn by Imaginary Authors Perfume Review

All of @imaginaryauthors perfumes are based on imaginary novels or authors. The Soft Lawn is based on a seersucker suit-wearing Princeton tennis champ author from the 1920’s. He’s rich and gallant, an attender of prestigious sporting events. Maybe it was … Continue reading

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Sarah Jessica Parker Stash

Bohemian vibes and SJP Stash. This discontinued gem is one of those unicorn scents that people talk about in the same breath as Santal 33, and I actually think this is better. Warm woods with a creamy nuttiness but no … Continue reading

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Revisiting Prada Candy

I know lots of you have perfumes you gave away, sold, or lost, and then wanted back again, and this is one of mine. At one point I had the whole Prada Candy line and I never wore them because … Continue reading

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Collection

Some of the best. Safran Troublant Coeur de Vetiver Sacré Dzing! Ambre Extrème

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Serge Lutens Datura Noir Review

My picture came out blurry, but I’m wearing Datura Noir by Serge Lutens. More of a gourmand tuberose thanks to the bitter almond, tonka, coconut, but it’s still not too sweet… kind of reminds me of sunscreen and summer, and … Continue reading

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Tom Ford Ebene Fume Review EDP

I’ve worn this a few times, enough to know that I don’t want it. @tomford Ebene Fume, really smells a lot like Palo Santo, so much so that they’re nearly identical when you smell them side by side, and that’s … Continue reading

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5 Fragrances Perfect for Gifting

Valentine’s Day is coming up, so this is an apropos video for buying a scent that’s nice but hopefully won’t offend. Share this with whoever’s getting you a present, or save it to come back to! Perfumes mentioned: @GucciBeauty Memoire … Continue reading

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