Tag Archives: Perfume Review
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
Posted in Perfumes
Tagged Orizia L. Legrand, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Perfume Writer
Leave a comment
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
Posted in Perfumes
Tagged Frederic Malle, Niche Perfume, Perfume Review, Perfume Writer
Leave a comment
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
Posted in Perfumes
Tagged Hiram Green, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Perfume Samples
Leave a comment
New: Glossier You Fleur
A beachy offering from Glossier. Salty skin, crunchy hair, flowers in the wind, is there coconut or is that my sunscreen? I’ll never know and it doesn’t matter, because I’m on vacation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Posted in Perfumes
Tagged Beach Perfume, Glossier, Perfume Blog, Perfume Blogger, Perfume Review
Leave a comment
Hermes Paddock Perfume Review
It’s not a horse, it’s a unicorn. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s how I feel about this illustration on the 2025 edition of Hermes Paddock. Almost nothing is known about this release, sent into the world in a very limited fashion. Last year’s … Continue reading
The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods Perfume Review
Starting off the week with some vanilla. The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods is one that’s more vanilla than woods, and is the vanilla equivalent of a grocery store birthday cake. It’s yummy but plain, mass-appealing but inoffensive.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Kingdom of Scotland Perfume Reviews
I’ve never been to Scotland, but I can envision its richness thanks to the perfumes from Kingdom of Scotland. These are inspired by the botanics and history of that landscape and they’re all solid releases. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Portal is fresh and … Continue reading
Creed Royal Mayfair Relaunches
Fun times Holt Renfrew for the re-launch of Creed’s Royal Mayfair. It’s a fresh minty rose-jasmine, kept fresh and watery with some sparkling ambroxan. It’s a great warm weather perfume that almost makes me think of this as Creed’s version … Continue reading