Author Archives: Henna
Balenciaga Paris Perfume
Violets in the rain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My scent of the day on this rainy day is Balenciaga Paris, which basically became a modern classic. For a designer perfume, this felt very old-school and not mainstream at all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Molinard Ambre Perfume Review
I’m wearing Molinard Ambre on repeat and working my way through as many Elizabeth Strout books as I can find. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Molinard Ambre is a simplistic take on the amber genre, mixing a dry dusty patchouli with minimal amounts of … Continue reading
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Tagged Amber Perfumes, Molinard, Patchouli, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review
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Noir Epices and Stocking Up on Frederic Malle Perfumes
Noir Epices was included in the initial nine scents that the Frederic Malle brand came out with way back when, because the formula was sold as a bundle with Edmond Roudnitska’s Parfum de Therese. Edmond had made that scent for … Continue reading
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Tagged Frederic Malle, Perfume Blog, Perfume Blogger, Perfume Review
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Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur for All Seasons
I wonder if the things that remind me of you, remind you of me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gucci’s Memoire d’Une Odeur is for anyone who wants a perfume that smells like it could be a hand cream or face cream. Maybe it reminds … Continue reading
L’Erbolario Meharees from Italy
It’s vanilla season, and Meharees is my daily driver. Not only does the lemon-sugar accord work well on its own, but it layers well without almost every other vanilla in my collection. The hint of cinnamon is just right and … Continue reading
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Tagged L'Erbolario, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Vanilla Perfumes
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Dior New Look Perfume Review
If nobody was talking about Kurkdjian and Dior before, they’re certainly talking about them now. Francis Kurkdjan, famous for BR 540, has been remaking some of the Dior perfumes while also launching his own scents for the brand. While his … Continue reading
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Tagged Dior, Francis Kurkdijian, La Collection Privee, Perfume Blog, Perfume Lover
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Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan
An amber for the last day of November, Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan. The amber for those who want their ambers dry and herbal, not sweet and syrupy. A reference amber for its use of aromatics paired with resins. Oregano and … Continue reading
Salt & Stone Santal and Vetiver Hand Cream review
Here’s my reminder to myself to not buy scented hand cream, especially when the notes are written write on the packaging. I thought I had smelled the Salt & Stone hand cream in the Sephora but things always smell different … Continue reading
Favourites From Watier Official
I might be biased but I think that skincare made in Canada just understands the needs of this sometimes harsh climate, and that’s probably how I’ve ended up finishing this Watier Official face cream. It had a creamy, fluid, almost-lotion … Continue reading
Best Sunscreen of 2024
The best new sunscreen award goes to It Cosmetics Hello Sunshine, which is probably a launch that will only be noticed by makeup-wearers because it’s a makeup company launching a sunscreen. What this gives is a dewy but skin-like finish … Continue reading