Author Archives: Henna

Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin

You know me, rose is probably the most represented in my perfume collection. I got this bottle of Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin recently, after having it on my wishlist, Sephora Loves list, for years. I’ve had a little … Continue reading

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Revisiting Prada Candy

I know lots of you have perfumes you gave away, sold, or lost, and then wanted back again, and this is one of mine. At one point I had the whole Prada Candy line and I never wore them because … Continue reading

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Collection

Some of the best. Safran Troublant Coeur de Vetiver Sacré Dzing! Ambre Extrème

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Comme de Garcons Incense Jaiselmer

Brought out Jaiselmer today. It just smells so serious. There’s a super dry, almost boozy, green cardamom right up top, just to remind you that this is the incense one from India. It’s a little spicy thanks to pepper and … Continue reading

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Empties: Beauty of Eczema, Bumble and Bumble, Skin Proud, Neutrogena, Maybelline

Going swimming in a bit but first empties, including a lipstick and honestly, the only reason it didn’t finish sooner is because I was hoarding it. It’s the Maybelline Super Stay matte crayon in 15 lead the way. It was … Continue reading

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Empties: Make Up For Ever, Kamill, Pai, Murad, Strivectin

You know what time it is… things I finished this week and enjoyed… The gloss is an old Make Up For Ever Diamond Gloss. They launched it and then I think it was discontinued so fast which is a shame … Continue reading

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Guerlain Encens Mythique Review

Wearing Guerlain Encens Mythique today because I spent a lot of time in the water and felt like something briny. Rose and incense are in this aside from a touch of ambergris. I bought this for the rose-incense but the … Continue reading

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Chanel Bois des Iles edt vs. edp, jot notes after a few wears

Wearing Chanel Bois des Îles today. Sandalwood and ylang ylang, reminds me of Guerlain Samsara but with sparkly aldehydes too. My collection of Les Exclusifs continues to grow.  

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Frederic Malle Samples

Name your favourite Malle.

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Katy Perry Indi Review

Katy Perry Indi is what I wear when I’m expecting to give lots of hugs, and yes, I love giving (and receiving) hugs, but I’ll always wait for a someone to give me a sign first. This is a beautiful … Continue reading

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