Author Archives: Henna
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
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
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
Loewe Popup at Holt Renfrew
If you’re in Calgary, run, don’t walk, to the Loewe popup at Holt Renfrew right now. I’ve been telling everyone about Loewe perfumes after I tried some of them a couple of years ago, and their home scent products are … Continue reading
Chanel Beige and Chanel Les Exclusifs New Sizes
Did you hear that Chanel will be offering the Les Exclusifs in 35ml formats? It’s a move that’s long overdue and one that is no doubt motivated by forecasted profits. So many perfume lovers prefer a smaller size because they … Continue reading
Serge Lutens Changes
What is happening with Serge Lutens? First the reformulations, then the rebrand and the repackaging, pulling out of the US market, so suddenly that all the stock was sold to discounters, and now… discontinuation of the Gratte Ciel bottles, which … Continue reading