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Fig Perfumes in My Collection

The new #Dioriviera beside #Philosykos edt. Really more than enough of the fig note for me, and I’m finding both of these to be similar. The Dior fig feels rounder and warmer, the Diptyque more fruity. But they’re both green and summery and wearable.

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Frederic Malle Geranium Pour Monsieur Perfume Review

Even I’m surprised that I like a perfume that smells like minty herbal mouthwash, but it’s 25 degrees today and I went for a walk outside so Geranium Pour Monsieur is perfect. This is as close to kitsch that Frederic … Continue reading

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Prada Les Infusions Perfume Collection

Prada’s Infusion collection is one of the more over-looked perfume line – maybe because it’s not quite their high end line. Truly, Infusion d’Iris is one of the best in the line and the others either have the same base … Continue reading

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Chanel No. 5 Eau de Cologne Vintage

When I asked people to tell me about their bedtime perfumes, so many people said that Chanel No. 5 was their choice, and so it’s mine tonight. Who am I to argue with the experts? It might be surprising if … Continue reading

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Phlur Tangerine Boy Perfume Review

Smells exactly the way you thought it would: Satsuma from The Body Shop.

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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

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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

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Summer Incense Perfumes

Incense two ways, each of them perfect for these crisp late summer days. It’s 8 degrees in the morning and 22 in the afternoon, so I don’t want to wear a fresh perfume but I also want something too heavy … Continue reading

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Tom Ford Cafe Rose is Back

Hello to everyone, but mostly to everyone who passed over Tom Ford Cafe Rose the first time around, but is coming back to it now. Like I always say, nothing beats the satisfaction of being right.I haven’t smelled the new … Continue reading

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Chanel Allure edt Perfume Review

Allure… like someone tried to combine Mitsouko and Shalimar. This Frankenstein of a perfume is so 90’s it hurts. The fruity floral mix of peach, jasmine and vanilla is definitely for someone coming of age at that time. This is … Continue reading

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