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L’Artisan Parfumeur Dzing!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Henna

I got told this morning that my perfume didn’t smell good – I guess I should be happy that it was immediately identified as my perfume and not my actual personal scent. The perfume of the day: Dzing! Truly weird, … Continue reading →

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MDCI Chypre Palatin

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Henna

The perfect solution to the mid-January doldrums: Chypre Palatin. Opulence in a bottle. I’m a Chypre fan and a Bertrand Duchafour fan and this is the best of both. Look at the colour of that juice!

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Santa Maria Novella Melograno

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Henna

  It’s been the busiest week but lots of great perfume got me through. Love the elegant but also cute 50ml bottles from Santa Maria Novella, and I wore lots of Melograno this week. A powdery blend of florals and … Continue reading →

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Le Labo The Matcha Perfume Review

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Henna

Working late and wearing The Matcha 26, as I slowly work through my Le Labo sample set. The Matcha is a sleeper hit, and I think it’s perfect for anyone who thinks that Santal 33 is too strong. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Celine Cologne Celeste Review

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Henna

Enough of this clamouring for longer lasting perfumes. Do people also complain when a movie isn’t long enough? Do they write into the radio station when their favourite song ends? The most annoying party guest is the one who doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Le Labo Lavande 31 Perfume Review

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Henna

Lavande 31: A no-nonsense, cut through the BS kind of scent, lavender and clean laundry musks. Would work well for gym-goers and people who want a scent, not a perfume. I like that the latest Le Labo discovery includes a … Continue reading →

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Comme de Garcons Incense Series Jaiselmer Perfume Review

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Henna

Incense Jaisalmer, for another freezing day and this one is warming me up with hot and dry spices. Cardamom and red pepper along with a dry cedar and palo santo are making me imagine a smoke that’s not there. The … Continue reading →

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L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau d’Ambre Extreme

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Henna

We’re in the middle of a cold snap, so I’m wearing my heaviest wool sweater, and pulling out a classic amber, L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau d’Ambre Extreme. This is still my amber of choice, thanks to the cardamom that’s in here. … Continue reading →

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Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Dupe

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Henna

Who has been gate-keeping this perfume? Seriously, it is so good, and why have I not heard about it?I’ll be honest, sometimes I’m a perfume snob and have avoided the more recent launches from Sol de Janeiro. A couple of … Continue reading →

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Santa Maria Novella Perfumes

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Henna

Wishing I was in Italy, I pulled out all my Santa Maria Novella perfumes: Melograno, Muschio Oro, and Tabacca Toscano.  I just got a sample of Lana and it is really good.  Spicy fig, rose, and musks.  I haven’t sprayed … Continue reading →

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