Tag Archives: Fragrance

J’Adore Le Touche de Parfum

I like how Dior does something new with J’Adore every holiday season – this year it was the perfume water but a few years ago it was the perfume dabber. This is a throwback to vintage perfume splash bottles but … Continue reading

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Histoires de Parfum Ambre 114

A gateway amber for some, a reference amber for others. Maybe an amber for people who are not really into ambers – Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfum. Cozy and warm without being suffocating, sweet but not gourmand. Thyme, a … Continue reading

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Perfume In/Out

Out/in the perfume version. What would you add?

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Tom Ford Champaca Absolute Perfume Review

The most underrated Tom Ford, Champaca Absolute, my theory is because it’s so intensely feminine from beginning to end that I have a hard time imagining a man wearing it. Champaca, gardenia, jasmine, sweet and soapy all at once. A … Continue reading

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Most Worn Perfumes in December

Feeling merry and bright, hashtag blessed, here are my most worn fragrances for December. SJP Stash offers a woodsy vibe that gets the same appreciative nod as if you’d mentioned that underground rock band that nobody’s heard of. Chanel Coromandel … Continue reading

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Ledda 22 Orris

Ledda 22 Orris is here. Perfumer: Frank Voelkl who is also the perfume for Glossier You and Le Labo The Noir, both of which I love. Official notes: Pear leaf, pink pepper, orris, ambrette. It’s that cool girl aesthetic in … Continue reading

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Amouage Fate Woman

I bought Amouage Fate Woman back in August, but it was too hot for something so big. I knew I’d want to wear it once there was snow outside so here we are. A gorgeous iridescent bottle with juice that … Continue reading

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Etat Libre D’Orange Remarkable People Perfume Review

Remarkable people Wear this perfume. Fizzy microbubbles in the most bougie soft drink you can find. This is a vacation in a bottle but no sunscreen or coconut. It’s a hotel on the ocean where there’s warm weather and people … Continue reading

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How I Got Over Fragrance FOMO

YouTube saw it first… do you have fragrance FOMO? I don’t anymore… most of the time …and here’s why. Tell me what you think… is there one that got away? Or one you wish you had? There are lots of … Continue reading

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Eau de Jane Perfume Review

Dewy and luminous, Eau de Jane from my friend Jane Daly. A bit of freshness is my favourite kind of smell, unless I’m in the mood for something different, depending on the weather and whatever else is going on, but … Continue reading

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