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Byredo Black Saffron Perfume Review

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Henna

Byredo Black Saffron is a perfume for a stock broker. A bit of red berries in the opening keep it fun, and then the heart has that synthetic leather note that’s in Tom Ford Tuscan Leather, but the drydown is … Continue reading →

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Bulgari Jasmin Noir

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Henna

Bulgari Jasmin Noir, a damp woody jasmine-gardenia. Mildly indolic (it’ll remind you a bit of moth balls, but not much!), and an earthiness that’s hard not to love. Easy and calm in a bottle. This is pretty light and easy-to-wear. … Continue reading →

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Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Henna

From the Blu line from Italian perfume brand Acqua di Parma. Went to the museum in Toronto and wore Acqua di Parma’s Chinotto di Liguria. The bitterness of Chinotto keeps this interesting even if it does disappear pretty quickly. Cardamom … Continue reading →

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Kai Fragrance, Body Products

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Henna

This is what I smell like after a shower: Kai. They have a whole line of products that smell like their iconic perfume. Kai is a beautiful blend of white florals, gardenia and tuberose, and as much as I say … Continue reading →

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Perfume in The God of Small Things

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Henna

The God of Small Things opens with someone dabbing a dead body with 4711, a classic cologne popular because of its affordability and high quality. Fragrance nerds will be familiar with its zesty freshness, but not everyone knows about it. … Continue reading →

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Sarah Jessica Parker Stash

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Henna

Bohemian vibes and SJP Stash. This discontinued gem is one of those unicorn scents that people talk about in the same breath as Santal 33, and I actually think this is better. Warm woods with a creamy nuttiness but no … Continue reading →

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Guerlain Encens Mythique Review

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Henna

Wearing Guerlain Encens Mythique today because I spent a lot of time in the water and felt like something briny. Rose and incense are in this aside from a touch of ambergris. I bought this for the rose-incense but the … Continue reading →

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Valentino Donna Born in Roma Review

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Henna

This is one of my most-saved Instagram posts, so I guess this review really piqued people’s interests, and they’re probably going to go to the counters to smell it now. I got gifted this bottle of Valentino Born in Roma, … Continue reading →

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