Author Archives: Henna
Santa Maria Novella L’Iris Perfume Review
Here’s the thing: as gorgeous as the packaging for Santa Maria Novella is, and as much as I love collecting pretty bottles, once a get a whiff of a white musk accord, I can’t not smell it, and that’s what … Continue reading
Diptyque L’Eau Trois
So you want to smell like a pine forest…L’Eau Trois was the third Diptyque scent to launch – in 1975. It’s one that’s only available at Diptyque boutiques and is a fresh woody incense scent. There’s pine and cedar and … Continue reading
Molinard Habanita
Beautiful perfume bottle hall of fame: Habanita by @molinardparfums
Hima Jomo Loon
My choice for my scent of the day is Loon by @hima.jomo. The mineral rosy perfume is inspired by the pink salt of the Himalayas. I tried this perfume in Milan and had to get a bottle when I got … Continue reading
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Tagged Himo Jomo, Indie Perfume, Niche Perfume, Perfume Blog, Perfume Blogger
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Prada Infusion d’Iris edt
Here are the last of my neighbour’s irises and the edt version of Prada’s Infusion d’Iris. The scent profiles that we associate with soap or baby powder were actually first found in perfume. For example, the blend of florals in … Continue reading
New Chanel No. 5 L’Eau, Limited Edition Packaging
I couldn’t let this cute bottle not be appreciated. Chanel No. 5 L’Eau and my first time owning this scent. To my nose it’s so fresh and smells quite different from the No. 5 edp that I have. This cute … Continue reading
Rosendo Mateu #4
The person who wears Rosendo Mateu 4 benefits from vanilla’s sweetness in this perfume, because the truth is that they don’t care to be liked. They’re fine smelling like medicine from the oud, spicy leathery saffron, or like a spiced … Continue reading
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Tagged Niche Perfume, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Rosendo Mateu
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A Winter Melody by Gucci – summer perfume without citrus
Calgary is finally having some warm weather. Time to spritz on something cooling and light but also… perfumey. Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden A Winter Melody is a rose-patchouli with cooling cypress as a top note. It really does smell wintery … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberto Morillas, Gucci Perfume, Perfume Blog, Summer Perfume
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Ledda 14 Isla Coco Review
Juicy tangy citruses and coconut milk make Ledda the beachiest of beachy scents around. I have a few perfumes in this category, but many skew heavy on the florals, especially using tuberose. 14 Isla Coco has hints of jasmine and … Continue reading