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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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Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon and Guerlain’s Spiriteuse Double Vanille

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon is said to be a dupe for Guerlain’s revered Spiriteuse Double Vanille. Other than the overdose of vanilla, I can’t see the similarities, and it’s like buying a Zara version of the latest design by … Continue reading

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Meharees vs. Musc Ravageur, Is Meharees a dupe or is Musc Ravageur?

Some people think that January is the longest month, but I didn’t mind it. The days are finally getting longer, and I relish each extra minute of sunlight that we get. I know it won’t get warmer here for a … Continue reading

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Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin Perfume Review

February is our time to celebrate love and of course, first love yourself and do the things that make you happy. For me, that’s several sprays of my favourite perfume, my grounding throughout the day, and easy way for me … Continue reading

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Prada Candy Perfume Review

Gourmands aren’t my thing, but I have a sweet spot for Prada Candy. Really, I’m following the benzoin, and moving from Prada Infusion d’Iris to Prada Candy. What Infusion d’Iris has as one of its base notes, Candy makes the … Continue reading

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Prada Infusion d’Iris Perfume Review

What to wear when you’re in a false spring: Prada Infusion d’Iris, delightful in its execution of iris thanks to an uplifting neroli and grounding benzoin. It’s a perfume-lover favourite, and also chronically under-rated or never talked about because of … Continue reading

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Kenzo Jungle

Celebrations today and I’m in a cozy sweet spice bubble, protected from bad vibezzzzz, and honestly, a few people have said that this perfume is a lot and hard to wear.  I agree.  I can tolerate it only in small … Continue reading

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Initio Parfums Oud for Greatness

Today I’m wearing Initio Oud for Greatness and thinking about someone who loves this perfume. Like her, it’s strong and confident, sweet but not saccharine.  Just like her, it’s responsible for a few headaches but that could be my fault … Continue reading

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Serge Lutens Perfume Collection

My Lutens via outfits. Datura Noir – white linen, beachy vibes. La Fille de Berlin – all black, no frills. Santal Majuscule – soft slippers, paisley silks. Tubereuse Criminelle – sharp shoulders, pointy toes. What would you wear?

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Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Perfume Review

Gorgeous Gardenia builds on the Gucci Flora white floral with the addition of sweet juicy pear as a top note, and gardenia added to the jasmine. It really is on the sweet side and I think you have to enjoy … Continue reading

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