Category Archives: Perfumes
Fugazzi Angel Dust
A head full of angel dust, or in this case, Angle Dust Dry Shampoo courtesy of Fugazzi. The Fugazzi booth at Esxence was always busy and overflowing with people, and their setup was an interactive one. It was the last … Continue reading
Perfumes from the 1920’s
Visiting the Osmetheque xhibit is never dull and it was one of my last stops on my last day in Milan. I had to smell vintage Shalimar (very similar to the Parfum, but the latest Jasmine version isn’t bad). They … Continue reading
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Perfumer H
I regret to inform you that Perfumer H perfumes are so well done and you can not sample them. Luckily they had them on sale at Campo Marzio and a lovely shop person took us through all of them. They’re … Continue reading
Prada Beauty is Here
Prada Beauty is here, launching at a department store near you, except oh wait, aren’t department stores on their way out? Canada’s most historic department store is going under, filing for bankruptcy, while Sak’s, who hasn’t paid vendors for years, … Continue reading
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Halston Woman Perfume Review
Smells like when you get a hug from your best friend’s mom. Warm but unfamiliar at the same time. Hairspray and hand cream, dish soap and vanilla. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Halston woman – the green floral Chypre but with an ambery base. … Continue reading
Chanel No. 19 Poudre
Like sitting in the grass, protected by the shade of your favourite tree, a breeze in your hair, not a care in the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Chanel No. 19 Poudre for the weekend.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Bubble Gum Perfume
Bubblegum in a bottle but it’s made with benzoin and cloves. Heavy on the sweetness but not on the vanilla. This is a gourmand I can wear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cherigan The Purple Bar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Merit Retrospect Perfume Review
I can’t remember the last time I went into Sephora for a perfume, but every time I’ve been in there, I can’t help but spray myself with this: Merit Retrospect. It smells like expensive pear shampoo. A tiny dose of … Continue reading
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Dans Tes Bras by Frederic Malle
Chlorine on warm skin. Violets pushing up through damp earth. The sky darkening. Wet rain on your cheeks. tastes like the sea. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Frederic Malle Dans tes Bras. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Isabey Lys Noir Perfume Review
This is a scent that I enjoyed very much because it challenged me but didn’t offend me. Isabey Lys Noir is an odd combination of notes – lily and a dry dusty patchouli. It’s one that won’t wow right away … Continue reading
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