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A Winter Melody by Gucci – summer perfume without citrus

Calgary is finally having some warm weather. Time to spritz on something cooling and light but also… perfumey. Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden A Winter Melody is a rose-patchouli with cooling cypress as a top note. It really does smell wintery … Continue reading

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Ledda 14 Isla Coco Review

Juicy tangy citruses and coconut milk make Ledda the beachiest of beachy scents around. I have a few perfumes in this category, but many skew heavy on the florals, especially using tuberose. 14 Isla Coco has hints of jasmine and … Continue reading

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Fenty by Rihanna – Perfume as Cultural Commentary

A while ago, when Rihanna was still putting out music and touring, other celebrities would always comment on how amazing she smelled. When asked, she said that the perfume she wore was Kilian Love,Don’t be Shy, a sweet but relatively … Continue reading

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Diptyque Brings Back Ilio for The Summer

You know it’s summer when @diptyque brings back Ilio and their Citronelle candle. 🍋☀️💛 Cute display at Holt Renfrew.

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Celine Nightclubbing

Because of its limited distribution – you can only find the perfumes at Celine stores, or high-end department stores – Celine perfumes still seem to be under the radar, and not much known about. The good news is that they … Continue reading

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Fidji Eau de Toilette

Today I’m wearing Fidji edt, which is from the cheapie shelf @shoppersbeauty. If you got in trouble a lot as a kid, you won’t like this one. It will likely remind you of a difficult teacher or aunt. If you … Continue reading

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Khadlaj Le Prestige Empress

This is not a dupe brand. With the proliferation of Middle Eastern brands offering a series of “smells like” perfumes, there’s a mistaken idea that anything coming out of that part of the world is a dupe. @khadlajperfumes is not a dupe … Continue reading

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Charlotte Tilbury Love Frequency Perfume Review

If you want a scent that reminds you of Rooh Afza, then the rose in Charlotte Tilbury’s Love Frequency will do it. There’s actually some lychee in the top notes too but instead of being sticky and sweet, Love Frequency … Continue reading

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SmellMaxxing

Smellmaxxing – the art of enhancing your scent. This past weekend, the NYT had an article about the trend of teenage boys buying, wearing, and collecting high-end perfume – we are talking about perfume that costs over $100 and having … Continue reading

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Fueguia 1833 Milano

I went to Fueguia 1833 and bought nothing. There was just too much to smell and there wasn’t anything in particular I was looking for. But the store was beautiful, and it was nice that all the scents are presented … Continue reading

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