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Vintage Guerlain Nahema
Spending the day with an older, perfect version of Nahema today. It’s a plush, juicy rose, and unlike other types of perfume, wearing this type of almost-soliflore perfume takes me to a real memory, instead of a fantastical place. It’s … Continue reading
Perfumes for Love
Perfumes for LOVE. Indiescents now has a curation of perfumes to celebrate love, and packaged in a cute little discovery set so that you can try before you buy. The set has five indie perfumes, so you know you’ll smell … Continue reading
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Tagged Ex Idolo, Francesca Bianchi, Jupilo Wine Vanilla, Lorenzo Pazzaglia, Sarah Baker
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Cocoa and Vanilla Perfume Layering
All things vanilla today, even though my body lotion says Almond on it (sadly, no almond scent in it at all, it just smells like vanilla), and the body oil gel is cocoa-scented – more cocoa vanilla to my nose. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cocoa, Indie Perfume, Jupilo, Niche Perfume, Vanilla, Vaseline
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La Douleur Exquise by Les Abstraits Perfume Review
When we look at the greatest rose perfumes ever, La Douleur Exquise is going to be at the top of the list. Skanky, powdery, animalic rose, a rose for every vintage perfume-lover, for the romantic who laments that they just … Continue reading
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Tagged Antoine Lie, Canadian Perfume, Les Abstraits, Perfume Blog, Rose Perfumes
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Le Labo Gaiac 10 – Toyko Exclusive
Quiet luxury in a bottle. Subdued but confident, not without a touch a smoke for some intrigue and mystery. The smoke and slight woodiness sits on a fresh cozy musk. It’s calm, polished, like approaching the desk of someone you … Continue reading
Maria Candida Gentile Cinabre – A Spicy Rose Perfume
An opulent old-world rose crystallized in amber. Fresh, sparkly, but also so spicy. A zingy ginger, mouthwatering like a cinnamon heart, satisfying like ripping a Band-Aid off. A beautiful tale of excess. It’s not a gourmand, but it makes my … Continue reading
Chanel No. 5 Eau de Cologne
I spent the past 2 weeks steeped in the perfumes evoking Art Deco. As much as I love Shalimar and Habanita, Chanel No. 5 reigns supreme thanks to a richness that doesn’t disappoint. Even this 70’s eau de Cologne had … Continue reading
Perfume with Gold Flakes
Yes, every bottle of Atelier des Ors perfume has gold flakes in it. A little gimmicky, sure, but one can get away with it if the smells are good. In this case: Rouge Saray from Atelier des Ors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As … Continue reading
L’Eau d’Hermes
The back of a bottle of Eau d’Hermes – someone looking into a leather bag. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1951. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Perfumer: Edmond Roudnitska.
Initio Power Self Perfume Review
Heritage is in. It’s either a heritage brand, a brand revival, or bringing back a piece that was once beloved. Of course, this also applies to perfume. Today’s example: Initio’s new Power Self. If you loved the Chloe perfumes of … Continue reading