Author Archives: Henna
What I Bought in Milan
Perfume I bought in Italy. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll see that these are all old favourites. I sold my partial bottle of Coromandel a couple of days before I left and then got a new one. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chanel, Exsence, Exsence 2024, L'Erbolario, Santa Maria Novella, Travel blog
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Where to Stay if You Go To Esxence
My @esxenceofficial recap continues. I stayed at the Melia Milano, which is the closest 5-star hotel to the venue. It happens to be reasonably priced for a 5-star hotel and is within walking distance from the metro and bus stop. … Continue reading
Esxence Recap – Too Much Waste
I didn’t have time to visit their booth, but Kajal Perfumes had the best bag at Esxence. It’s a plastic transparent number, neon orange and perfect for everyday use because it fits a laptop but also I always know where … Continue reading
Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
I had a moment of regret after buying this bottle of Musc Ravageur – wasn’t spring on its way? How much would I be able to wear this vanilla perfume? But it looks like it came at the perfect time.Apparently, … Continue reading
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Tagged Frederic Malle, Perfume Blog, Perfume Reviews, Winter perfumes
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What I Packed for Milan for Esxence 2024
It’s kind of like the first few things you grab to pack must be the ones you can’t live without, right? So here’s some skincare that I packed for my trip. Vichy has a new sunscreen out and the texture … Continue reading
Posted in More Than Beauty
Tagged Esxence, Esxence 2024, Esxence Rundown, Esxence Travel Guide
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CT Lipsticks
I’m back with some more Charlotte Tilbury Lipsticks. I have the two deeper colours of the pink lipsticks inspired by Hollywood. The shades are 90’s Pink, and Rose to Fame. I really like Rose to Fame. I find that these … Continue reading
Milan Perfume Shopping Guide
I found the Duomo to be breath-taking each and every time I saw it, in the same way that I find the Rocky Mountains to be breath-taking even though I can see them out of my window every day. … Continue reading
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Tagged Esxence, Esxence 2024, Esxence Rundown, Milan, Perfume Shopping, Shopping
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Musc Perfume World
Really, part of the fun of this hobby we call smelling perfume, is smelling new things and getting excited about them. Sometimes, even before smelling, it’s interesting to learn about a new concept or point-of-view before being able to immerse … Continue reading
Cool Scent Strips
This was super-cool and I’m sure it cost a pretty penny: scent strips that give you a hint of what you’re going to smell when you spray the perfume on them. Akro Fragrances and Maison Crivelli both had them. As … Continue reading
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Tagged Akro, Esxence, Esxence 2024, Maison Crivelli, Perfume Blog, Perfume Reviews
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Diptyque 34 Boulevard St. Germain edt Perfume Review
My desk at work is wooden, and of course, accumulates perfume samples. Sometimes, they come out of my purse and into someone’s hands, and sometimes, I spray them on paper so that I can think about them while I work. … Continue reading