Tag Archives: Fragrances
Rose 31 by Le Labo
The scent of a long day: Le Labo Rose 31. Cumin, rose, woods. I have the perfume oil, bought in 2014 but there’s barely a dent in the bottle because I find this oil to be so strong that I’ve … Continue reading
Guerlain Cuir Béluga Review
Guerlain Cuir Béluga… a best-seller from the L’Art et la Matière line… Beluga here is referring to the caviar and its luxuriousness. Perfumer: Olivier Polge, although if you look at the Guerlain website, they imply that it’s Thierry Wasser because … Continue reading
Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur Perfume Review
I still remember getting a sample of Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur, spraying it and smelling it for the first time and thinking “wow, they did it. They made a perfume that matches the concept.” It’s in rotation today, and I … Continue reading
A Soft Lawn by Imaginary Authors Perfume Review
All of @imaginaryauthors perfumes are based on imaginary novels or authors. The Soft Lawn is based on a seersucker suit-wearing Princeton tennis champ author from the 1920’s. He’s rich and gallant, an attender of prestigious sporting events. Maybe it was … Continue reading
Sarah Jessica Parker Stash
Bohemian vibes and SJP Stash. This discontinued gem is one of those unicorn scents that people talk about in the same breath as Santal 33, and I actually think this is better. Warm woods with a creamy nuttiness but no … Continue reading
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
L’Artisan Parfumeur Collection
Some of the best. Safran Troublant Coeur de Vetiver Sacré Dzing! Ambre Extrème
Serge Lutens Datura Noir Review
My picture came out blurry, but I’m wearing Datura Noir by Serge Lutens. More of a gourmand tuberose thanks to the bitter almond, tonka, coconut, but it’s still not too sweet… kind of reminds me of sunscreen and summer, and … Continue reading
Tom Ford Ebene Fume Review EDP
I’ve worn this a few times, enough to know that I don’t want it. @tomford Ebene Fume, really smells a lot like Palo Santo, so much so that they’re nearly identical when you smell them side by side, and that’s … Continue reading
5 Fragrances Perfect for Gifting
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so this is an apropos video for buying a scent that’s nice but hopefully won’t offend. Share this with whoever’s getting you a present, or save it to come back to! Perfumes mentioned: @GucciBeauty Memoire … Continue reading