Tag Archives: Niche Perfume

Cocoa and Vanilla Perfume Layering

All things vanilla today, even though my body lotion says Almond on it (sadly, no almond scent in it at all, it just smells like vanilla), and the body oil gel is cocoa-scented – more cocoa vanilla to my nose. … Continue reading

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Noir Epices by Frederic Malle

Positivity in a bottle. I know the clove and orange combo reminds people of Christmas, but to me, that orange in Noir Epices is sunny, happy, fresh without being boring. This is like bumping into an old friend whose tinkly … Continue reading

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MDCI Perfume Reviews

If you venture down the rabbit hole that is MDCI, let me influence you to get a Silk Road bottle from the brand, like my bottle of Chypre Palatin. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I spent the week smelling and think about the samples … Continue reading

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Mabelle O’Rana Lunar Dust Perfume Review

Another highlight from attending Esxence in Milan this year was meeting Mabelle O’Rama and smelling her creations. Nobody will get you excited about perfume like a new perfumer who is passionate about their work, and Mabelle exuded enthusiasm. Mabelle spoke … Continue reading

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Isabey Lys Noir Perfume Review

This is a scent that I enjoyed very much because it challenged me but didn’t offend me. Isabey Lys Noir is an odd combination of notes – lily and a dry dusty patchouli. It’s one that won’t wow right away … Continue reading

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Hima Jomo Loon

Hima Jomo Loon is still one of my favourite perfume discoveries of the year. On the back of my bottle (and on the website, if you happen to check it out), there are coordinates. I missed them originally but then … Continue reading

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Hima Jomo Loon

My choice for my scent of the day is Loon by @hima.jomo. The mineral rosy perfume is inspired by the pink salt of the Himalayas. I tried this perfume in Milan and had to get a bottle when I got … Continue reading

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Rosendo Mateu #4

The person who wears Rosendo Mateu 4 benefits from vanilla’s sweetness in this perfume, because the truth is that they don’t care to be liked. They’re fine smelling like medicine from the oud, spicy leathery saffron, or like a spiced … Continue reading

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Perfume Gender Benders

While arranging perfumes by notes or brands is interesting, other things sometimes stand out when you’re re-organizing your collection. These scents tried to give us a new way of looking at the world: Chanel Boy, Eris Mx., and Serge Lutens … Continue reading

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Eris Parfums Mx. Review and Interview with Barbara Herman of Eris Parfums

A huge thank you to Barbara Herman, the owner of Eris Parfums, for taking the time to answer my questions.  If you are looking for the interview, it’s at the bottom after a few thoughts on Mx.  I’m reading Pageboy … Continue reading

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