Tag Archives: Perfume Reviews

Oribe Fragrances Review

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Henna

Megan Markle said in a 2015 interview that one of her favourite perfumes was Oribe Cote d’Azur, so I’m sure that made it pretty popular. Last year, Oribe relaunched it, and added 2 more perfumes, Desertland and Valley of Flowers, … Continue reading →

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MicroPerfumes Now Delivers to Canada

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Henna

I’ve done so much sampling over the last little while, and my nose keeps coming back to this decant of L’Air du Desert Marocain by Tauer perfumes. Micro Perfumes now ships to Canada and they offered me a chance to … Continue reading →

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Affinessence Santal Basmati Review Video

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Henna

How relevant is a conversation about price? A few thoughts as I talk about Santal Basmati. Santal Basmati by Affinessence: interesting perfume, but is it worth the price? I should say that there are a variety of sizes available on … Continue reading →

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Guy LaRoche Fidji Parfum

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Henna

I am an island. Perfume created for a Place – tell me yours. Wearing Fidji parfum today. Classic perfumery, with aldehydes, fresh florals, soapiness, and an woodsy ambery base. So powerful that I could smell 1 spray on my skin … Continue reading →

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Chanel Cuir de Russie Perfume Review

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Henna

Chanel Cuir de Russie, and Luca Turin’s review of it from the first edition of Perfumes, the Guide. I’ve seen people write this perfume off as being too soapy or not enough, but for me, it does just what it’s … Continue reading →

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Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur Perfume Review

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Henna

I still remember getting a sample of Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur, spraying it and smelling it for the first time and thinking “wow, they did it. They made a perfume that matches the concept.” It’s in rotation today, and I … Continue reading →

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Perfume.Sucks First Impressions Video

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Henna

I got this little Perfume.Sucks sample set, and even though the set is a few years old, I’m sure the perfume smells fine (none of them have gone off) so I decided to share some of my first impressions. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review Video

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Henna

Do you have a favourite from Chanel? Perfumer: Olivier Polge Launched in 2018. Official notes: neroli, vanilla, tonka. Available in 50ml and 125ml. I have the 125ml bottle. I ordered online from Holt Renfrew but if you order from the … Continue reading →

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Aesop Tacit

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Henna

You say basil, I say spaaaa, because that’s what Aesop Tacit smells like. I have a strange relationship with this perfume, and let me know if you’ve ever experienced this: when I’m already in a good mood, I like it, … Continue reading →

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Scents of Wood Oud in Acacia Perfume Review

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Henna

This is like warm spiced drink on a cool day, and I think it’ll appeal to a lot of people. Scents of Wood Oud in Acacia. In a market where everything seems to be done already, this brand ages their … Continue reading →

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