Author Archives: Henna
Watier Holiday Gifting
Whether you’re looking for yourself, or for someone in your family, here are a couple of stellar options for the holiday season. First, the Neiges gift set. The Neiges fragrance is a mix of white florals and clean white musk, … Continue reading
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Tagged Gift Guide, Holiday, Holiday 2023, Perfume Blog, Perfume Lover, Perfume Reviews
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Prada Perfume Collection
… and just a note on collections in general. Just some old Prada perfumes. I don’t ever wear them or even feel like wearing them, but every so often I like to just take the bottles out and smell them. … Continue reading
Diptyque Eau Lente Perfume Review
I just got Diptyque’s Eau Lente and it is perfect for the moment. Eau Lente is a slightly spicy resinous, incense-based perfume but opens with an aromatic blend that would work in summer making this a very versatile perfume. It … Continue reading
New Skinproud Body Collection
The new Skinproud body line is actually really good, offering something a little different than most other body care lines out there. There’s a body serum that has lactic acid in it, a lotion that’s light, and a thicker moisturizer … Continue reading
An Interview with Annick Menardo
In conjunction with the Boss Bottled Elixir launch, I was able to send some interview questions over to Annick Menardo, one of the perfumers of the scent. Have a read! You are known for some more airy types of scents … Continue reading
Meharees by L’Erbolario Perfume Review
Wearing Meharees today – the perfect weekday perfume. Cinnamon and spice and everything nice. Really, almost like a cinnamon sugar cookie. Some say that it’s a dupe for Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur and I’d say it’s pretty close, as close … Continue reading
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Tagged Italian Perfume, L'Erbolario, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review
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Amouage Fate Woman for Diwali
I started doing Diwali perfume picks because I saw the big retailers and mainstream media completely getting it wrong, often picking the trending scent instead of what fit the times. This year’s Diwali pick is Amouage Fate, equally opulent and … Continue reading
New Guerlain Extraits
Dispatch from the Guerlain counter. Last week, I popped in for their holiday event and I stopped by the Guerlain counter to smell the new extraits. First, we sprayed on paper and then one made the cut for the skin … Continue reading
Boss Bottled Pacific Perfume Review
The Boss brand’s latest release is an “Elixir” and it’s done by one of my favourite perfumers: Annick Menardo (although Fragrantica lists this as a collaboration with Suzy Le Helley). This Elixir is a dry crisp scent. It opens with … Continue reading
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Tagged Annick Menardo, Boss Bottled, Boss Perfume, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review
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Olaplex Holiday Kits
For the first time ever, there was a bit of a break in Calgary in the month of November, so I left town for a few days. I always take all my hair care with me, but this year, I … Continue reading