Tag Archives: Perfume Review
Zoologist Sacred Scarab Review
Imagine entering a sacred space encased in stone but with sunlight streaming in. A platter of fruit lies at the alter and the remnants of incense smoke hang in the air. You can feel the warmth of resins and of … Continue reading
Le Labo Gaiac 10 – Toyko Exclusive
Quiet luxury in a bottle. Subdued but confident, not without a touch a smoke for some intrigue and mystery. The smoke and slight woodiness sits on a fresh cozy musk. It’s calm, polished, like approaching the desk of someone you … Continue reading
Initio Power Self Perfume Review
Heritage is in. It’s either a heritage brand, a brand revival, or bringing back a piece that was once beloved. Of course, this also applies to perfume. Today’s example: Initio’s new Power Self. If you loved the Chloe perfumes of … Continue reading
Zara Iris Veil Perfume Review
Fun and carefree is underrated. Zara Iris Veil is here to save the day with some powdered marshmallows and warm musk. It’s like giving your favourite niece a hug. All cupcakes and rainbows on top but also clean and comfortable … Continue reading
Miu Miu Miutine
Today I smell like I’m off to my first job and I’ve already spent my first paycheck. I’m buoyed by someone in the elevator telling me I smell good but I’ll quickly realize that my workplace is scent-free and a … Continue reading
Chypre Mousse by Orizia Legrand
The heat of the summer needs to be beat, so I decide to take a walk through the forest. At once, there’s the feeling of sensory deprivation and an overload of quietness. I can’t feel the heat from the sun, … Continue reading
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Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne Review
Wood Sage and Sea Salt is the 2014 hit from Jo Malone that pushed the brand into the new world of perfume. Away from the natural essences that the brand was down for this concoction uses more modern materials. The … Continue reading
Noir Epices by Frederic Malle
Positivity in a bottle. I know the clove and orange combo reminds people of Christmas, but to me, that orange in Noir Epices is sunny, happy, fresh without being boring. This is like bumping into an old friend whose tinkly … Continue reading
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Revisiting Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume
I came to Toronto and forgot a party purse and perfume. Luckily, I’ve left a few things with my sister over the years, so help myself to her collection of purses and perfume.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today, a modern classic: Chanel Paris-Venise. Every … Continue reading
Hiram Green Perfume Sample Set Smelling Experience
This morning, we treated ourselves to the multi-sensorial experience that is the @hiram_green discovery set. I say “we” because this practice of smelling and discovering attracts people every time. It’s an energizing way to start the morning when you’ve got … Continue reading
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