Tag Archives: Perfume

Comme de Garcons Incense Jaiselmer

Brought out Jaiselmer today. It just smells so serious. There’s a super dry, almost boozy, green cardamom right up top, just to remind you that this is the incense one from India. It’s a little spicy thanks to pepper and … Continue reading

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Chanel Bois des Iles edt vs. edp, jot notes after a few wears

Wearing Chanel Bois des Îles today. Sandalwood and ylang ylang, reminds me of Guerlain Samsara but with sparkly aldehydes too. My collection of Les Exclusifs continues to grow.  

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My favourite Perfumes to Wear at Home

What are some of yours? I know many of us are constantly sampling, testing, or wearing our more hard to love numbers, what what’s your pick for comfort or chilling? Just to set the mood for yourself? Fragrances mentioned: Katy … Continue reading

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Bottega Veneta EDP

This is a scent that’s not expensive, not niche, but was probably at Shoppers Drug Mart at one time and wasn’t really appreciated for what it is.  It’s really a very soft and wearable leather perfume that I love to … Continue reading

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Fracas

Name a famous perfume that doesn’t work for you, I’ll go first: Fracas. I actually remember when they used to sell this at Sephora and I’d go in and spray it hoping to fall under its spell, but no, I … Continue reading

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Jo Malone Black Cedarwood and Juniper Cologne Review

I wear this when I’m craving warm skin and wet weather. Jo Malone Black Cedarwood and Juniper has a wet warmth thanks to a heavy dose of cumin. It’s the same as Le Labo’s Rose31, and as I write this, … Continue reading

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Outdoorsy Scents

Three fragrances that smell like the outdoors in their own way. Colorado by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. This is one that smells like you’re deep in a dark wood – pine trees and dried sap is what you’ll get this. Imaginary … Continue reading

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Ariana Grande Cloud Review

Hi, I’m Henna and I am not a perfume snob. I know a lot of my perfumes are discontinued, vintage, hard to sample or impossible to find, but this one is not. I was even able to spray it in … Continue reading

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Madame Rochas Perfume Review

It’s #irisweek around here, and I love these weeks because they inspire me to look at things from a different perspective and explore my own collection. I don’t have a lot of iris perfumes – the powdery aspect of iris-heavy … Continue reading

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A BEGINNER’s GUIDE TO BUYING USED PERFUME

A BEGINNER’s GUIDE TO BUYING USED PERFUME. I honestly wish people talked about this more so here is what I’ve learned in the short time I’ve been buying used. Let me know if I missed anything!Share your preferred place to … Continue reading

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