Tag Archives: Perfume Blog
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Amouage Fate Woman
It’s impossible to make sense of life, but sometimes you just have to let go and accept things for what they are. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Like the magic of your favourite perfume, which you can try to put into words, provide images … Continue reading
Dior Homme Intense
A fall perfume that swerves away from anything sweet and syrupy. This is dry, powdery lavender, a lipstick-like Iris, and woods. I reach for it in the fall but it’s actually an easy reach at any time of year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀