Tag Archives: Guerlain
My Shalimar Collection
It’s now November and the truth is that I barely wore perfume in the month of October. but when I was ready for it, it was there waiting for me. I’d say that Shalimar never disappoints, but the eau de … Continue reading
Shalimar Season
When a perfume you know is more comforting than one you don’t… turning from a sea of samples today I picked Shalimar. This is the edp, maybe not my favourite version but it has grown on me. It’s more leathery … Continue reading
Shalimar Millisime Iris Review
They took Prada Candy and put it into a Shalimar bottle, stuck the Millesime sticker on it, and did a limited edition run. Oh, and called it Millesime Iris because everyone (including me) is into Iris right now. The Iris … Continue reading
Guerlain Bois d’Armenie Perfume Review
For today, and every day that there’s a chill in the air, there’s Bois d’Armenie. It smells just like the Papier d’Armenie but before you burn them. This is a benzoin-vanilla but I wouldn’t call it gourmand, it’s a similar … Continue reading
Shalimar eau de Cologne
A summer Shalimar, this eau de Cologne is taking me to the end of the season and into fall. My favourite thing about the vintage versions is that they’re more interesting than the vanilla bomb that Shalimar is known for … Continue reading
Guerlain Iris Torrifie Perfume Review
I wore Iris Torrifie and loved it and then noticed the word Torrifie on the side of the coffee canister. Never noticed it before. Torrifie means roasted but I didn’t get any coffee when I wore this. There’s definitely some … Continue reading
Youtube: Perfume Samples I Finished in March
Perfumes mentioned: Dior Bois D’Argent Olfactive Studio Chypre Shot Serge Lutens Arabie Guerlain Oud Nude Cherigan The Purple Bar
Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon and Guerlain’s Spiriteuse Double Vanille
Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon is said to be a dupe for Guerlain’s revered Spiriteuse Double Vanille. Other than the overdose of vanilla, I can’t see the similarities, and it’s like buying a Zara version of the latest design by … Continue reading
Guerlain Cherry Oud Review
A gorgeous bottle, and part of a collection of new oud perfumes from Guerlain. Even if you’re not a fan of cherry or oud, you need to get your nose on this one. Watch the full review below.
Unique Rosy Gift Ideas
Some fancy things that smell like roses – but these roses are fresh and sweet, which is a departure from a gothic rose that one might expect in the winter, and definitely preferable to the cooling summer rose. I’ve been … Continue reading