Category Archives: Perfumes
Bon Parfumeur Iris Cartagena Perfume Review
Starting an early weekend with Bon Parfumeur Iris Cartagena 502. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s no surprise that this was a runaway hit from the brand – the perfume community has always been obsessed with Iris as a concept and a raw material, … Continue reading
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Diptyque Orpheon Perfume Review
What glamping (glam+camping) smells like. Woodsy, powdery, fresh and clean. Pine trees, woods and musk. Like taking a shower in the middle of the woods. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s Orpheon by Diptyque. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Balenciaga Paris Perfume
Violets in the rain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My scent of the day on this rainy day is Balenciaga Paris, which basically became a modern classic. For a designer perfume, this felt very old-school and not mainstream at all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Molinard Ambre Perfume Review
I’m wearing Molinard Ambre on repeat and working my way through as many Elizabeth Strout books as I can find. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Molinard Ambre is a simplistic take on the amber genre, mixing a dry dusty patchouli with minimal amounts of … Continue reading
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Noir Epices and Stocking Up on Frederic Malle Perfumes
Noir Epices was included in the initial nine scents that the Frederic Malle brand came out with way back when, because the formula was sold as a bundle with Edmond Roudnitska’s Parfum de Therese. Edmond had made that scent for … Continue reading
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Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur for All Seasons
I wonder if the things that remind me of you, remind you of me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gucci’s Memoire d’Une Odeur is for anyone who wants a perfume that smells like it could be a hand cream or face cream. Maybe it reminds … Continue reading
Dior New Look Perfume Review
If nobody was talking about Kurkdjian and Dior before, they’re certainly talking about them now. Francis Kurkdjan, famous for BR 540, has been remaking some of the Dior perfumes while also launching his own scents for the brand. While his … Continue reading
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Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan
An amber for the last day of November, Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan. The amber for those who want their ambers dry and herbal, not sweet and syrupy. A reference amber for its use of aromatics paired with resins. Oregano and … Continue reading
Loewe Popup at Holt Renfrew
If you’re in Calgary, run, don’t walk, to the Loewe popup at Holt Renfrew right now. I’ve been telling everyone about Loewe perfumes after I tried some of them a couple of years ago, and their home scent products are … Continue reading
Chanel Beige and Chanel Les Exclusifs New Sizes
Did you hear that Chanel will be offering the Les Exclusifs in 35ml formats? It’s a move that’s long overdue and one that is no doubt motivated by forecasted profits. So many perfume lovers prefer a smaller size because they … Continue reading