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Tyger Tyger by Franchesca Bianchi

Like they ground up a honey comb, honey and wax, into a fine dust, put it into a compact, and then blow it into the air. That’s what I think anyway. Tyger Tyger by Francesca Bianchi. If you found the … Continue reading

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Eau de Jane Perfume

If you’re looking for a summer freshie, look no further than @eaudejane created by my friend Jane Daly . It’s a ‘70’s inspired green floral that smells pretty, happy and fresh. I can spray it with abandon in the heat … Continue reading

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Lush Breath of God Perfume Review

Took me 13 years to use up 9ml. Lush Breath of God. Smoky vetiver and incense, but also a blast of fresh air, melon, and a tiny bit of cloves when it warms up on your skin. Warm but not … Continue reading

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Hermes Hiris Perfume Review

I’ll be shocked if I don’t get a speeding ticket in the mail for my driving today – that’s how busy the day was. And in the centre of the blur of a day was Hiris, cold and tranquil, sparse … Continue reading

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Sisley Eau du Soir for Green Perfume Season

When the weather gets warm, I pull out my green scents because they evoke a certain freshness that other perfume profiles don’t deliver. If you’re looking for something fresh but don’t want the usual citrus cologne, try going for something … Continue reading

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Perfume about Pilgrimage: Buen Camino

Sometimes perfumes pair themselves with books so naturally, and in this case, I’m surprised I didn’t see it sooner because both of these are texts about a pilgrimage, and both of them are tied to Spain. I’m reading The Alchemist … Continue reading

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Zara Leather Jardin Review

If you like vintage green perfumes, if you know what the word Chypre means and you can use it in a sentence, if you like the scent of grass, and want something fresh and cold, Zara Leather Jardin is for … Continue reading

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Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir

We are trapped in a heat dome the next couple of weeks so the craving for Jo Malone arrives. Everyone loves grapefruit, it’s a zesty grapefruit patchouli. My favourite is Pomegranate Noir which really brings to mind the woodiness of … Continue reading

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Dior Perfume Collection

Dior class picture. Getting Dior Homme Intense into my possession made me realize that I’ve never gotten all of these out and together. As you can see, I have some older bottles from Dior. Escale a Pondichery and Escale a … Continue reading

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Dior Homme Intense Perfume Review

Every minute a bottle of Dior Homme Intense gets sold in a Facebook group around the world. I made that up but I’m sure it’s not far from the truth. Someone sent me a decant of this free with a … Continue reading

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