Tag Archives: Perfume Blog

New Borntostandout Filthy Musk Perfume Review

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Henna

Filthy Musk is part of the latest launch of three perfumes by the Korean brand BORNTOSHANDOUT. The collection is called Raw Seduction and has the gourmand elements that this brand is known for, but also an overdose of animalic notes. … Continue reading →

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Ylang Ylang Nosy Be

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Henna

I smell like a rich lady on a private plane, but my breath is fresh from the mints in my bag, a small banal thing that connects me to everyone else. The tropical island I’m on is redolent of rich … Continue reading →

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Hima Jomo Loon

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Henna

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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Pour Un Homme de Caron Perfume Review

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Henna

Wearing Pour un Homme de Caron today, for those times when you need something to bridge the gap between summer and winter, between your refreshing scents and your cozy scents. Here, a cool lavender paired with a powdery fluffy vanilla … Continue reading →

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Boucheron Pour Homme

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Henna

Here’s another affordable men’s perfume that happens to be genderless and easy to wear: Jaipur Homme edt today. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I smell so good today that I don’t want to buy anything else and I have nothing to complain about. I … Continue reading →

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Guerlain Shalimar Millesime Jasmine Perfume Review

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Henna

Green stemmy jasmine, a syrupy floral mix, vanilla jam. This Shalimar Millesime Jasmine is maybe not groundbreaking enough to fly off the shelves, but the contrast of the cool jasmine with the warm vanilla and leather base makes this different … Continue reading →

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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Perfume Review

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Henna

I’ve been feeling a bit zapped of inspiration, of creativity, of motivation to post. I’ve taken pictures but they sit on my phone. I’ve got video recorded but I never get around to editing it. I’m still here though… September … Continue reading →

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Sarah Jessica Parker Stash

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Henna

Stash for an obnoxiously beautiful fall day. Truly, this would be an amazing home scent because of the way that the cedar in it has a dry creamy radiance. You can’t be in a bad mood when you wear Stash … Continue reading →

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Hermes Barenia Perfume Review

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Henna

New, Hermes Barenia. I wouldn’t have minded it 20 years ago, but today it smell ike an uninteresting throwback. The blackcurrant note is tarte but I prefer the way that it’s more mellow in Diptyque’s L’Ombre Dans L’Eau. This smells … Continue reading →

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Almond Dreams with Confetto by Profumum Roma

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Henna

One day you walk into your bedroom and realize that it’s full of crap for little kids! So you grab a big black garbage bag, and into it you start tossing everything that seems “kiddish”. Gone are the dolls, stuffed … Continue reading →

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