Category Archives: Perfumes

Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar

Like being dipped in a jar of vanilla syrup and not being able to escape, except instead of syrup it’s literally the crush of older aunties, their bangles clinking as they pinch your cheeks, too much lipstick, crazy amounts of … Continue reading

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Atkinsons London 24 Old Bond Street

I got bored of my own perfume so I dipped into everyone else’s, but my favourite was this Atkinson’s 24 Old Bond St. which I gave to my dad many years ago. It’s a refreshing blend that’s not aquatic or … Continue reading

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Juliette Has a Gun Midnight Oud and Video Review

It’s fall and I just added this back into my rotation.  Rose-oud by way of rose-patchouli but with spiciness from saffron, and a bit of leathery birch tar. Starts off so strong, almost cough-inducing, but settles to a silk skin. … 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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Foope Perfumes Review

Sent to me by Foope Fragrances. This is their “cop it or drop it” kit where you can try the testers and decide whether you’ll keep a bottle or not. Whatever you’re not keeping, you send back to the brand. … Continue reading

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Bulgari Jasmin Noir

Bulgari Jasmin Noir, a damp woody jasmine-gardenia. Mildly indolic (it’ll remind you a bit of moth balls, but not much!), and an earthiness that’s hard not to love. Easy and calm in a bottle. This is pretty light and easy-to-wear. … Continue reading

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Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria

From the Blu line from Italian perfume brand Acqua di Parma. Went to the museum in Toronto and wore Acqua di Parma’s Chinotto di Liguria. The bitterness of Chinotto keeps this interesting even if it does disappear pretty quickly. Cardamom … Continue reading

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Oribe Fragrances Review

Megan Markle said in a 2015 interview that one of her favourite perfumes was Oribe Cote d’Azur, so I’m sure that made it pretty popular. Last year, Oribe relaunched it, and added 2 more perfumes, Desertland and Valley of Flowers, … Continue reading

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MicroPerfumes Now Delivers to Canada

I’ve done so much sampling over the last little while, and my nose keeps coming back to this decant of L’Air du Desert Marocain by Tauer perfumes. Micro Perfumes now ships to Canada and they offered me a chance to … Continue reading

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Pineward Boreal Perfume Review

You know that feeling of coolness when you walk into the woods, the immediate drop in temperature thanks to the shade of the trees? That’s the feeling I get when I wear Boreal by Pineward Perfumes. It’s finally hot here … Continue reading

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