Tag Archives: Perfume Review
Celine Nightclubbing Perfume Review
The kids always ask me if I go clubbing. “In this dinky little town?” I ask. “Not a chance!” But for all the days you miss the smell of after the club, there’s Nightclubbing. Ashtrays, smoke, warm vanilla from perfumed … Continue reading
Chanel Bel Respiro Perfume Review
Something about this time of year just makes me feel like going feral. Maybe it’s the pile of work in front of me, the anxiety that it will never get done even though it always does get done one way … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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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Tagged books and perfume, Buen Camino, Chronotope, Chronotope Perfume, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review
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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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Tagged Affordable, Cheap Perfumes, Cheapie, Fragrance, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Zara, Zara perfumes
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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