Author Archives: Henna

Chanel No. 5 L’Eau

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Henna

Leave it to Chanel to create a bottle that films so well. To me, the L’Eau version of Chanel No. 5 bears more similarities to Chanel No. 19 than it does to Chanel No. 5. It’s fresh and very iris … Continue reading →

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Cartier Oud and Musc and Easy Ouds

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Henna

I have a few friends to thank for the discovery of Cartier’s Oud and Musc. I’m not drawn to many oud perfumes, but after hearing many positive reviews from friends, a bag of discarded samples coincidentally made its way to … Continue reading →

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Diaghilev Perfume Review

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Henna

Opulent. Luxurious. Over-the-top. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A chypre from yesterday, made for the perfume lover today. Diaghilev by Roja Parfums.

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Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Henna

Tom Ford Violet Blonde is the one Tom Ford I regret not getting when it was easily available. I reviewed it when it first came out, and loved it, but didn’t get a bottle, and now it is basically a … Continue reading →

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Nicolai Creme Ebene Perfume Review

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Henna

If you’re wondering about trends in perfumery, one popular note in perfumes Esxence was cardamom. Nicolai Parfums introduced Crème Ébène which uses a smoother iteration of cardamom than their Caravanserail, which came out a few years ago. Paired with the … Continue reading →

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A Sample Exchange

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Henna

I did a sample trade with someone who lives near me. We introduced ourselves and did a little chit chatting. He said he got into perfume years ago, but slowly switched over to just wearing samples because, you know… “consumerism”. … Continue reading →

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Sisley Curl Care Products and New CeraVe Haircare

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Henna

A little high and low for you today.  I think it’s pretty normal to have a high-low thing going on, but this is what’s in my bathroom right now. I’ve had Eau du Soir in my perfume collection for over … Continue reading →

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Lancome Idole Power

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Henna

In a post-apocalyptic time, the whole world is a mall, and you’re walking through it with your mom, a juice box in one hand, smelling a whiff of her perfume as it trails behind her. Your hand are sticky, some … Continue reading →

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MDCI Perfume Reviews

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Henna

If you venture down the rabbit hole that is MDCI, let me influence you to get a Silk Road bottle from the brand, like my bottle of Chypre Palatin. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I spent the week smelling and think about the samples … Continue reading →

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Santa Maria Novella Lana Perfume Review

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Henna

Santa Maria Novella is a brand that continues to captivate me because of their history and aesthetic. If you love a bit of a connection to history and the natural world when you wear perfume, then this should be on … Continue reading →

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