Tag Archives: Perfume Writer
Les Eaux de Chanel: Paris-Riviera Perfume Review
It’s the scent of sea air through orange and lemon groves. A vacation I never had, but I can imagine it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Paris-Riviera has to be one of the longest-lasting citrus perfumes I’ve ever smelled. Although it’s not listed, I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Chanel Perfume, Les eaux de Chanel, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Perfume Writer, Summer Perfume
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Vintage Diptyque L’Autre Perfume Review
Spicy and fresh, L’Autre by Diptyque (1973) has long been thought of as a dirty cumin bomb, difficult to wear and hard to love, but today, with the plethora of ouds and animalic musks, L’Autre feels quite tame. Still, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Diptyque, Old Diptyque, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Perfume Writer, Vintage Perfume
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Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu Review
Imagine you’re tagging along with Grandma while she’s shopping, and you end up at the Chanel boutique for this or that, or it’s a fancy department store, and Grandma wants a touch-up on her makeup from the girl at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Chanel Perfume, Designer Perfume, Fragrance, New Perfume, Perfume Blog, Perfume Canada, Perfume Review, Perfume Writer
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Creed Event at Holt Renfrew
Olivier Creed, perhaps perfumery’s most infamous marketer, master perfume evaluator, passed away last week so maybe there’s no better time to post some pictures from the last Creed event I went to. Pairing symphony with scent, this event, hosted by … Continue reading
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Tagged Creed Perfumes, Holt Renfrew, Niche Perfume, Perfume Events, Perfume Writer
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Vintage Guerlain Nahema
Spending the day with an older, perfect version of Nahema today. It’s a plush, juicy rose, and unlike other types of perfume, wearing this type of almost-soliflore perfume takes me to a real memory, instead of a fantastical place. It’s … Continue reading
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
Perfume with Gold Flakes
Yes, every bottle of Atelier des Ors perfume has gold flakes in it. A little gimmicky, sure, but one can get away with it if the smells are good. In this case: Rouge Saray from Atelier des Ors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As … Continue reading
Zoologist Harvest Mouse Perfume Review
If you dream about holing up for the winter, sitting by the fire with a warm mug, blanket on and book in your lap, Harvest Mouse is for you. I could talk about the notes, but I wasn’t interested in … Continue reading
Fall Patchouli Perfumes
I read that 7 Ob-Gyn’s quit in a BC hospital because of the workload they were given and the lack of support provided, and honestly, good for them. People are done quiet-quitting and are quitting for real, trying to stand … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambers, Coromandel, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Old L'Artisan, Perfume Writer
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Grand Soir In Times of Trouble
Nothing is scarier than getting your rights taken away by the government, and here’s what I wore and ate the week I lost my right to strike and negotiate a contract, but was happy to be at a job I … Continue reading
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Tagged Grand Soir, Maison Francis Kurkdijian, MFK, Perfume Blog, Perfume Writer
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