Tag Archives: Chanel

Chanel Paris-Edimbourg Perfume Review – Les Eaux de Chanel

All of the Chanel Eaux are so sunny, happy, perfect for summer vacation, perfect for crating new memories with.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They all start with citruses and then veer off into their own directions. Paris-Edimbourg is the most green of the bunch … Continue reading

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New Beauty

No matter what time of year it is, wear sunscreen. Remember that the snow reflects the sun too, so you need your sunscreen in the winter and the summer. This skincare is taking me through the whole month. The Vichy … Continue reading

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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

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Revisiting Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume

I came to Toronto and forgot a party purse and perfume. Luckily, I’ve left a few things with my sister over the years, so help myself to her collection of purses and perfume.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today, a modern classic: Chanel Paris-Venise. Every … Continue reading

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Chanel No. 5 L’Eau

Leave it to Chanel to create a bottle that films so well. To me, the L’Eau version of Chanel No. 5 bears more similarities to Chanel No. 19 than it does to Chanel No. 5. It’s fresh and very iris … Continue reading

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Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review

Citrus and vanilla done the Chanel way. Paris-Venise has a sparkle to it, a twinkle, that I think is a splash of ambroxan and a little dose of ethyl maltol, so there’s a salty sweetness, a bit of a twang … Continue reading

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Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review

Crisp, sparkly neroli brightens a sweet vanilla. Powdery and fresh at once. Classic and easy to wear, like a younger, more modern cousin of Shalimar Eau de Cologne, which, incidentally, I also love wearing. Brightens your day in the dead … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Chanel Les Exclusifs Perfume Collection

Three of my favourites, and no matter what else I try, I keep coming back to them for reference: Chanel Coromandel, Boy, and Cuir de Russie. Boy is my spring and summer pick – lavender and vanilla done in a … Continue reading

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