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Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano
Dipped my toe into fragrant waters today by wearing just a half spray of Tabacco Toscano by Santa Maria Novella. It’s a slightly green tobacco with lots of vanilla. I wish I could put my finger on what this vanilla … Continue reading
Ledda 22 Orris Perfume Review
Ledda 22 Orris is the scent of the day because I wanted cosplay as an influencer. I smell like pear, because it’s trending, and ambrette, because who knows what ambrette is, it sounds super cool and it’s vegan which is … 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
Fall Favourite Fragrances
Here are some fall picks that need to be within easy reach Prada Candy. Sweet, but not too sweet, still relevant as we learned recently. Caramel might never be out of style. Jo Malone Dark Amber and Ginger Lily. This … Continue reading
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Prada Candy – Benzoin for the Masses
Keeping things simple with Prada Candy. Caramel and musks, benzoin disguised as a kids’ perfume, Prada doing what Prada does best which is giving us kitsch and whimsy and then making us like it. Prada seems to be not as … 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
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Zara Vapeur Blanche Perfume Review
It’s been a few days of fog and mist, really perfectly mirroring the meditative mood of Vapeur Blanche from Zara. Olivia Giacobetti is the perfumer behind 4 perfumes for the brand, and the zen blend of eucalyptus, cucumber and steamy … Continue reading
Sisley Eau de Sisley 2
I almost didn’t feel like myself putting on this 80’s style chypre. It’s been a while since I’ve worn Sisley Eau de 2 because I’ve been leaning into my cozier perfumes more, and really wearing my samples a lot. This … Continue reading
Serge Lutens Borneo 1834 Perfume Review
The road is not straight, it’s twisty, turny, and sometimes there are cliffs, except they only feel like cliffs, so you squeeze your eyes shut and hope to not feel anything, but then you land on your feet and can … Continue reading
Bedtime Perfumes
Research showing that passive olfactory stimulation has a positive effect on learning, memory, and depression was the push I needed to make a case for bedtime perfumes. Here are some scents soft enough to not bother you while you snooze: … Continue reading