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Halston Woman Perfume Review

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Henna

Smells like when you get a hug from your best friend’s mom. Warm but unfamiliar at the same time. Hairspray and hand cream, dish soap and vanilla. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Halston woman – the green floral Chypre but with an ambery base. … Continue reading →

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Chanel No. 19 Poudre

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Henna

Like sitting in the grass, protected by the shade of your favourite tree, a breeze in your hair, not a care in the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Chanel No. 19 Poudre for the weekend.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Bubble Gum Perfume

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Henna

Bubblegum in a bottle but it’s made with benzoin and cloves. Heavy on the sweetness but not on the vanilla. This is a gourmand I can wear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cherigan The Purple Bar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Merit Retrospect Perfume Review

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Henna

I can’t remember the last time I went into Sephora for a perfume, but every time I’ve been in there, I can’t help but spray myself with this: Merit Retrospect. It smells like expensive pear shampoo. A tiny dose of … Continue reading →

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Isabey Lys Noir Perfume Review

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Henna

This is a scent that I enjoyed very much because it challenged me but didn’t offend me. Isabey Lys Noir is an odd combination of notes – lily and a dry dusty patchouli. It’s one that won’t wow right away … Continue reading →

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Bon Parfumeur Iris Cartagena Perfume Review

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Henna

Starting an early weekend with Bon Parfumeur Iris Cartagena 502. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s no surprise that this was a runaway hit from the brand – the perfume community has always been obsessed with Iris as a concept and a raw material, … Continue reading →

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Diptyque Orpheon Perfume Review

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Henna

What glamping (glam+camping) smells like. Woodsy, powdery, fresh and clean. Pine trees, woods and musk. Like taking a shower in the middle of the woods. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s Orpheon by Diptyque. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Molinard Ambre Perfume Review

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Henna

I’m wearing Molinard Ambre on repeat and working my way through as many Elizabeth Strout books as I can find. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Molinard Ambre is a simplistic take on the amber genre, mixing a dry dusty patchouli with minimal amounts of … Continue reading →

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Noir Epices and Stocking Up on Frederic Malle Perfumes

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Henna

Noir Epices was included in the initial nine scents that the Frederic Malle brand came out with way back when, because the formula was sold as a bundle with Edmond Roudnitska’s Parfum de Therese. Edmond had made that scent for … Continue reading →

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L’Erbolario Meharees from Italy

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Henna

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 →

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