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Amouage Lyric Woman

Can you name the perfume brand in this picture? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re into perfume, maybe you can… but chances are that people who aren’t into perfume are not familiar with Amouage, a brand that’s relatively young since it only started … Continue reading

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Prada Infusion d’Iris Cedre

Clean fresh Prada Infusion d’Iris Cedre. Every summer, I can’t help but reach for this cold soapy classic. Maybe it’s a bit basic, maybe if you’ve smelled it once, that’s enough, but it’s the kind of scent that you could … Continue reading

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Guerlain’s Encens Mythique Perfume Review

I’m reunited with Encens Mythique, one of Guerlain’s gateway into Middle Eastern perfumery from 2012, thanks to its combination of rose, incense and ambergris. Encens Mythique needs to be experienced by anyone who wants to smell some real ambergris in … Continue reading

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Creed Wild Vetiver Perfume Review

New from Creed is Wild Vetiver and it’s Creed pulling a Le Labo by naming their perfume Wild Vetiver and making it smell like roses. Where is the vetiver here? It’s lost in the dry down, maybe used as a … Continue reading

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Prada Paradox Perfume Review

Wearing some Paradoxe today to mark one year of Prada Beauty. This is nice and modern, but the real ones know that the lip balms smell like Infusion d’Iris, so walk all the way to the back of your Sephora … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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