Author Archives: Henna
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
Hermes Equipage Geranium
Leather by way of birch tar, but made fresh. Imagine you’re walking through a spring wood, the river has just started to thaw, the sun is hitting the damp ground, the air smells amazingly fresh. As you crunch through the … Continue reading
Dior Hypnotic Poison edt and edp
It’s hard not to fall under the spell of these perfumes… you might even say they’re hypnotizing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dior Hypnotic Poison edt and edp. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tagged Almond Perfumes, Annick Menardo, Dior, Hypnotic Poison, Perfume Blog
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Perfume Shelfie
My self-regulation shelf. It looks like bottles with just a few drops left, but if you’re in the need for some grounding come here, have a sniff and see if it helps. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you ever want to shoot … Continue reading
Zoologist Harvest Mouse Perfume Review
If you dream about holing up for the winter, sitting by the fire with a warm mug, blanket on and book in your lap, Harvest Mouse is for you. I could talk about the notes, but I wasn’t interested in … Continue reading
Skincare Update for December
Throwback to trips from the past, when I bought this Made In Germany tin of Nivea and then hoarded it until just now. Everything is dry and dusty this time of year because it’s so cold outside, but the Winter … Continue reading
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Tagged CeraVe, Charlotte tilbury, Nivea, Skincare Blog, Skincare Canada
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Fall Patchouli Perfumes
I read that 7 Ob-Gyn’s quit in a BC hospital because of the workload they were given and the lack of support provided, and honestly, good for them. People are done quiet-quitting and are quitting for real, trying to stand … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambers, Coromandel, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Old L'Artisan, Perfume Writer
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