Category Archives: Perfumes
Celine Cologne Celeste Perfume Review
I pulled out a summer perfume to spritz myself with so I could think about better weather. I love the jolt of an eau de cologne. The green zinginess, the polished laid-back feeling of it all feels a bit old-world. … Continue reading
Canadian Skincare Brands Canadian Grace and BKind
I’m missing the heat of July, and the chill in the air tells me that fall is on the way, so here are some favourites that I haven’t had a chance to share yet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Someone gifted me an Opium candle, … Continue reading
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Tagged BKind, Canadian Beauty, Canadian Skincare, Pure Grace, Skincare Canada, Skincare Reviews
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New Jo Malone Sea Salt and Bergamot
Jo Malone has just released a flanker to its very successful Wood Sage and Sea Salt perfume: Sea Salt and Bergamot. The brand says that this version likely to be more fresh and aquatic.
In Defense of Fruity Perfumes
Too often, the snobby parts of Fragcomm say things like “who would want to smell like a cupcake?” “Why would you want to smell like candy?!” but maybe cupcakes and candy are what some people want wafting around them in … Continue reading
Parfums Dusita at Paris Perfume Week
That’s me right in the middle! Pissara Umavijani, the self-taught perfumer and creator of Parfums Dusita, hosted a raw material event at Paris Perfume Week, and there’s nothing a perfume lover likes more than smelling raw materials. It’s an opportunity … Continue reading
July Perfume Club Recap
Things we smelled at Perfume Club (and some first impressions):⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mugler Womanity (2025 reissue): This is a salty floral. After smelling everything, it went on skin and were it readily available, I would have bought it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Amouage Ashore, Figment … Continue reading
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Tagged Calgary Perfume, Canadian Perfume, Perfume Blog, Perfume Club
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Guerlain’s Encens Mythique Perfume Review
I’m reunited with Encens Mythique, one of Guerlain’s gateway into Middle Eastern perfumery from 2012, thanks to its combination of rose, incense and ambergris. Encens Mythique needs to be experienced by anyone who wants to smell some real ambergris in … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambergris, Guerlain, Incense, Old Guerlain, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review
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Chanel Paris-Edimbourg Perfume Review – Les Eaux de Chanel
All of the Chanel Eaux are so sunny, happy, perfect for summer vacation, perfect for crating new memories with.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They all start with citruses and then veer off into their own directions. Paris-Edimbourg is the most green of the bunch … Continue reading
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Tagged Chanel, Chanel Perfume, Les eaux de Chanel, Perfume Reviews
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New Beauty
No matter what time of year it is, wear sunscreen. Remember that the snow reflects the sun too, so you need your sunscreen in the winter and the summer. This skincare is taking me through the whole month. The Vichy … Continue reading
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Tagged Chanel, New Beauty, Perfume, skincare, Sunscreen, Vichy, Vitamin C
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Clue Perfumes Review: Dandelion Butter and Warm Bulb
One of the great joys of collecting, reviewing, and thinking about perfume is finding something that smells different than anything else you know. When you find something different, years into the hobby, it comes as a revelation, as a new … Continue reading