Author Archives: Henna
A Visit to Santa Maria Novella
One of my first shopping stops in Milan was the beautiful store of Santa Maria Novella. This Florentine brand calls itself the oldest apothecary in Europe and doesn’t have any stores in Canada, so procuring a bottle of their juices … Continue reading
Balmain Ambergris
An approximation of amber gris, by way of spicy musks, almost like salty skin warmed by the sun. Balmain Ambre Gris.
Replica Afternoon Delight Perfume Review
Replica perfumes may not seem groundbreaking, but I assure you that at one point, it was pretty unique to name perfumes after scent ideas. In 2010, when this brand launched, this was a hip brand at Sephora, and I still … Continue reading
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Dior Vanilla Diorama Perfume Review
Here’s a vanilla perfume for grown-ups. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You cook with spices now and even put them in dessert.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your homemade ice cream smells just like this: equal parts camphorous cardamom and vanilla bean. The green of the cardamom skin balances … Continue reading
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Fugazzi Angel Dust
A head full of angel dust, or in this case, Angle Dust Dry Shampoo courtesy of Fugazzi. The Fugazzi booth at Esxence was always busy and overflowing with people, and their setup was an interactive one. It was the last … Continue reading
Perfumes from the 1920’s
Visiting the Osmetheque xhibit is never dull and it was one of my last stops on my last day in Milan. I had to smell vintage Shalimar (very similar to the Parfum, but the latest Jasmine version isn’t bad). They … Continue reading
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Perfumer H
I regret to inform you that Perfumer H perfumes are so well done and you can not sample them. Luckily they had them on sale at Campo Marzio and a lovely shop person took us through all of them. They’re … Continue reading
Prada Beauty is Here
Prada Beauty is here, launching at a department store near you, except oh wait, aren’t department stores on their way out? Canada’s most historic department store is going under, filing for bankruptcy, while Sak’s, who hasn’t paid vendors for years, … Continue reading
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Milan Throwback and Makeup Of The Day
A Milan throwback. Ciao from Milano! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀It’s been a while since I posted a mirror selfie, so here’s me in the elevator ready to go to Esxence, the niche perfume conference in Milan , and a picture of me … Continue reading
Halston Woman Perfume Review
Smells like when you get a hug from your best friend’s mom. Warm but unfamiliar at the same time. Hairspray and hand cream, dish soap and vanilla. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Halston woman – the green floral Chypre but with an ambery base. … Continue reading