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5 Questions for Eliam Puente of House of Puente Artisan Luxury Perfumes

I recently tried perfume samples from House of Puente, and all the scents blew me away.  Eliam Puente has created some modern classics using a high quantity of natural ingredients.  They’re well-blended, natural-smelling (although there are synthetics in the perfume … Continue reading

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Diptyque 34 Boulevard St. Germain edt Perfume Review

My desk at work is wooden, and of course, accumulates perfume samples. Sometimes, they come out of my purse and into someone’s hands, and sometimes, I spray them on paper so that I can think about them while I work. … Continue reading

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Leather Perfumes: L’Artisan Parfumeur Dzing! and Chanel Cuir de Russie

I don’t like leather and don’t like gourmands, but I can get behind this leather gourmand if we want to call it that. It’s Dzing! by L’Artisan Parfumeur. It picks up the benzoin where Candy left off and takes the … Continue reading

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Areej le Dore The History of Attar Collection

I’ve smelled attars before, but not like these. On family trips to India, my mom would always buy attars, so oil-based perfumes made in traditional ways. She loves florals and stuck to soliflores – rose and jasmine being her favourites. … Continue reading

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Affinessence Santal Basmati Review Video

How relevant is a conversation about price? A few thoughts as I talk about Santal Basmati. Santal Basmati by Affinessence: interesting perfume, but is it worth the price? I should say that there are a variety of sizes available on … Continue reading

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Collection

Some of the best. Safran Troublant Coeur de Vetiver Sacré Dzing! Ambre Extrème

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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

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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

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Ambre Extreme Perfume Review

Today I had a little spritz of my old bottle of L’Artisan Parfumeur Ambre Extreme, and I believe newer bottles are called L’Eau d’Ambre Extreme. This is a cozy spicy amber that really reminds me of my grandfather. It’s from … Continue reading

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Fragrance Layering: Serge Lutens Fleurs d’oranger and Aerin Garden Rose

Florals for spring: groundbreaking. These 2 work really well together, but the Serge Lutens is an Eau de Parfum, so it has better lasting power, and the Aerin Garden Rose is a toilette with amazing sillage.  You smell the rose … Continue reading

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