Tag Archives: Chanel
Chanel Cuir de Russie Perfume Review
Chanel Cuir de Russie, and Luca Turin’s review of it from the first edition of Perfumes, the Guide. I’ve seen people write this perfume off as being too soapy or not enough, but for me, it does just what it’s … Continue reading
Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review Video
Do you have a favourite from Chanel? Perfumer: Olivier Polge Launched in 2018. Official notes: neroli, vanilla, tonka. Available in 50ml and 125ml. I have the 125ml bottle. I ordered online from Holt Renfrew but if you order from the … Continue reading
Perfume Wishlist 2022
Perfumes on my Wishlist Perfumes I’ve sampled and put on my wishlist. Last year, I did a similar video (https://youtu.be/4AsC1fZcpJo) and ended up getting Camel and Gardner’s Glove, decants of Moab, and another sample of Eau de Jane. This year, … Continue reading
Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum
Wearing a few sprays of Chanel No. 5 today and what can I say other than it reminds me of my mom who loves the body cream of this and always has a jar of it on hand. The EDP … Continue reading
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.
My favourite Perfumes to Wear at Home
What are some of yours? I know many of us are constantly sampling, testing, or wearing our more hard to love numbers, what what’s your pick for comfort or chilling? Just to set the mood for yourself? Fragrances mentioned: Katy … Continue reading
Chanel Beige Review
A light medley of honeyed florals, Chanel Beige is feminine, sweet, and innocuous. The freesia in this stands out immediately and reminds me of Hawaii, or of Bath and Body Works plumeria lotion – anyone remember that one? This is … Continue reading
Chanel Cuir de Russie
Found a little used vintage of Chanel Cuir de Russie a little while ago and it was worth taking a chance on. I bought it to use and now it’s almost done.
Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review
I was waiting for a good day to open this bottle, and today was that day. Chanel Paris-Venise Les Eaux de Chanel. I had a sample of this for a while, and the fresh neroli paired with a warm ambery … Continue reading
Most Worn Perfumes This Year
Perfume diary: most worn January and February. March is here, so this is a little late, but I finally moved some things around over the weekend. I’m always organizing and reorganizing and hoping to move things so I reach for … Continue reading