Author Archives: Henna

Drybar Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse vs. L’Oreal Paris Wonder Water

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Henna

It’s no Wonder Water. I bought this Drybar Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse so that I could see if it smelled better than Wonder Water and worked the same. The formulas seem similar: both of them coat your hair with … Continue reading →

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Molinard Habanita

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Henna

Habanita is originally from the 1920’s and is kind of a smoky powdery vetiver vanilla. I had been spraying from a decant before I got this bottle, and I think my decant smells a bit different, stronger, and that’s ok. … Continue reading →

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L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau D’Ambre Extreme

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Henna

Weekend plans include: – drinking cardamom tea – eating snickerdoodles – roasted nuts – lots of chocolate – cozy fires – flannel blankets – books. L’Eau d’Ambre Extrème. Jean-Claude Ellena and Jean Laporte. 1978. You know what’s really weird? There’s … Continue reading →

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Areej le Dore The History of Attar Collection

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Henna

I’ve smelled attars before, but not like these. On family trips to India, my mom would always buy attars, so oil-based perfumes made in traditional ways. She loves florals and stuck to soliflores – rose and jasmine being her favourites. … Continue reading →

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Serge Lutens Datura Noir

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Henna

Revenge season calls for Datura Noir. Datura, a poisonous flower with no scent, but maybe this is what it would smell like. Bitter almonds, clean tuberose, a hint of coconut, a touch of vanilla, like delivering bad news with a … Continue reading →

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Pink and Red Packaging

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Henna

A study in pink and red. These are some things that I actually really love right now. I said I would update you on the Topicals Faded serum, so let’s start there. It’s as good as everyone says it is. … Continue reading →

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Empties: Boscia, Cerave, Fenty Skin, Lancome, Biotherm

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Henna

Finished this Boscia Cica Repair body cream – I’ve been taking it to the pool and it was great because it was light enough to use on my face too. I would use this again, it smells light and fresh, … Continue reading →

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Glossier You Perfume Review

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Henna

Casual, inoffensive, work hard, plays harder. Glossier You. What’s the tag line? It’s You but better? Or is it just you? You? Perfume that smells like You. Today it smells like ME. This is clean, soapy perfume. A bit of … Continue reading →

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Serge Lutens Perfume Collection

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Henna

My Lutens via outfits. Datura Noir – white linen, beachy vibes. La Fille de Berlin – all black, no frills. Santal Majuscule – soft slippers, paisley silks. Tubereuse Criminelle – sharp shoulders, pointy toes. What would you wear?

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Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Perfume Review

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Henna

Gorgeous Gardenia builds on the Gucci Flora white floral with the addition of sweet juicy pear as a top note, and gardenia added to the jasmine. It really is on the sweet side and I think you have to enjoy … Continue reading →

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