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Santa Maria Novella Opoponax Perfume Review

I filled the room this morning with 10 sprays of Opoponax, the right amount to meditate in, and be fortified for the rest of the day. Uplifting and enlivening, Santa Maria Novella’s take on the resin opens with lavender and … Continue reading

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Replica Afternoon Delight Perfume Review

Replica perfumes may not seem groundbreaking, but I assure you that at one point, it was pretty unique to name perfumes after scent ideas. In 2010, when this brand launched, this was a hip brand at Sephora, and I still … Continue reading

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Fugazzi Angel Dust

A head full of angel dust, or in this case, Angle Dust Dry Shampoo courtesy of Fugazzi. The Fugazzi booth at Esxence was always busy and overflowing with people, and their setup was an interactive one. It was the last … Continue reading

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Halston Woman Perfume Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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