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Molinard Ambre Perfume Review

I’m wearing Molinard Ambre on repeat and working my way through as many Elizabeth Strout books as I can find. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Molinard Ambre is a simplistic take on the amber genre, mixing a dry dusty patchouli with minimal amounts of … Continue reading

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Noir Epices and Stocking Up on Frederic Malle Perfumes

Noir Epices was included in the initial nine scents that the Frederic Malle brand came out with way back when, because the formula was sold as a bundle with Edmond Roudnitska’s Parfum de Therese. Edmond had made that scent for … Continue reading

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L’Erbolario Meharees from Italy

It’s vanilla season, and Meharees is my daily driver. Not only does the lemon-sugar accord work well on its own, but it layers well without almost every other vanilla in my collection. The hint of cinnamon is just right and … Continue reading

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Dior New Look Perfume Review

If nobody was talking about Kurkdjian and Dior before, they’re certainly talking about them now. Francis Kurkdjan, famous for BR 540, has been remaking some of the Dior perfumes while also launching his own scents for the brand. While his … Continue reading

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Loewe Popup at Holt Renfrew

If you’re in Calgary, run, don’t walk, to the Loewe popup at Holt Renfrew right now. I’ve been telling everyone about Loewe perfumes after I tried some of them a couple of years ago, and their home scent products are … Continue reading

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Chanel Beige and Chanel Les Exclusifs New Sizes

Did you hear that Chanel will be offering the Les Exclusifs in 35ml formats? It’s a move that’s long overdue and one that is no doubt motivated by forecasted profits. So many perfume lovers prefer a smaller size because they … Continue reading

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Serge Lutens Changes

What is happening with Serge Lutens? First the reformulations, then the rebrand and the repackaging, pulling out of the US market, so suddenly that all the stock was sold to discounters, and now… discontinuation of the Gratte Ciel bottles, which … Continue reading

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Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Review

Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau for the times when you want to be outside but you can’t be outside. Imagine you’re sitting in a humid backyard garden, lush and full of life. Vines trace the stone walls along the edge and … Continue reading

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Katy Perry Indi

Celebrity scents are not as trendy as they used to be (at least from what I see), but I love the simple woodiness in Katy Perry’s Indi. It kind of reminds me of SJP Stash too, because of the dry … Continue reading

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OG Mugler Alien

Can you believe that this is the first time I tried it on skin? I got it in a swap, and I thought why not. I had never tried it before, but I’m loving Mugler Alien now.  This is the … Continue reading

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