Author Archives: Henna
Creed Royal Mayfair Relaunches
Fun times Holt Renfrew for the re-launch of Creed’s Royal Mayfair. It’s a fresh minty rose-jasmine, kept fresh and watery with some sparkling ambroxan. It’s a great warm weather perfume that almost makes me think of this as Creed’s version … Continue reading
New L’Oreal Paris Le Glow Tint
Don’t be put off by a glowy foundation – this one looks like skin and makes you look alive, while actually covering too. It’s not a greasy kind of glow, it’s more of a glow that makes it look like … Continue reading
Drake Summer Mink Review
A year after launching the Carby Musk perfume oil, Better World Fragrance House, better known as the Drake perfume brand, has launched another perfume. This one is a spray, and has a unique presentation. It would be nearly impossible for … Continue reading
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Diptyque Milan Candle
Geranium season thanks to this Diptyque Milan candle. The throw is softer than the holiday Diptyque candles, but I prefer it that way because it means that I can burn my candle longer and enjoy its beautiful glow. The candle … Continue reading
New Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Lipsticks
These @sisleyparisofficial Phyto-Rouge Velvet Matte lipsticks are the smoothest I’ve ever used. Velvety and matte, very pigmented and very long lasting. Look at the texture on the bullet. I’m finding that high end lipsticks are setting themselves apart by adding … Continue reading
Eris Mx Perfume Review
SALT. Olfactory magic in Mx. creates the scent of salt without using any of the actual material. Maybe it’s the use of spices that are adjacent to the salt in my kitchen that gives me that salty scent, without it … Continue reading
Prada Day for Night Perfume Review
My conclusion about the Olfactories line – based on the 2 bottles I’ve bought – is that it performs rather softly and so didn’t do well in a market clamouring for shouty perfumes, especially when they were $400 and only … Continue reading
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Chanel No. 5 L’Eau
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
Cartier Oud and Musc and Easy Ouds
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
Diaghilev Perfume Review
Opulent. Luxurious. Over-the-top. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A chypre from yesterday, made for the perfume lover today. Diaghilev by Roja Parfums.