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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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Gucci A Winter Tale Review

Under a spell with Gucci A Winter Melody. Even though I’m not a winter person, I can’t help but find brightness in the dark, like warmer temperatures when it’s been bitterly cold, the treats someone left next to the I … Continue reading

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Diptyque Philosykos

Pepper with no bite, green but no leaves, wet without the rain. The last of this winter’s figs and Diptyque Philosykos EDP, which is still my favourite fig perfume. I love that it’s easy to wear and I’m always a … Continue reading

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J’Adore Le Touche de Parfum

I like how Dior does something new with J’Adore every holiday season – this year it was the perfume water but a few years ago it was the perfume dabber. This is a throwback to vintage perfume splash bottles but … Continue reading

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Histoires de Parfum Ambre 114

A gateway amber for some, a reference amber for others. Maybe an amber for people who are not really into ambers – Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfum. Cozy and warm without being suffocating, sweet but not gourmand. Thyme, a … Continue reading

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Riddle Perfume Oils Review

I posted this video on Youtube.  Enjoy!  

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Tom Ford Champaca Absolute Perfume Review

The most underrated Tom Ford, Champaca Absolute, my theory is because it’s so intensely feminine from beginning to end that I have a hard time imagining a man wearing it. Champaca, gardenia, jasmine, sweet and soapy all at once. A … Continue reading

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Most Worn Perfumes in December

Feeling merry and bright, hashtag blessed, here are my most worn fragrances for December. SJP Stash offers a woodsy vibe that gets the same appreciative nod as if you’d mentioned that underground rock band that nobody’s heard of. Chanel Coromandel … Continue reading

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Ledda 22 Orris

Ledda 22 Orris is here. Perfumer: Frank Voelkl who is also the perfume for Glossier You and Le Labo The Noir, both of which I love. Official notes: Pear leaf, pink pepper, orris, ambrette. It’s that cool girl aesthetic in … Continue reading

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