Category Archives: Perfumes

5 Perfume Samples I Finished Recently

Scents mentioned: Belle Ame by Les Abstraits Diaghilev by Roja Perfumes Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle Meharees by L’Erbolario Iris de Gris by L’Artisan Parfumeur

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Prada Amber vs. Chanel Coromandel

In my search for a cheaper dupe of Chanel Coromandel, I came across Prada Amber as a comparison, and from far away, I can see it, but close up, it’s not true, not even in the slightest. Have you smelled … Continue reading

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Ambre Extreme

Last work day of the year, and I wore Ambre Extreme by L’Artisan Parfumeur. It’s a vintage bottle, and as much as it’s nice to say “they don’t make them like they used to”, actually, they make them just fine, … Continue reading

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Diptyque Philosykos

Pepper with no bite, green but no leaves, wet without the rain. The last of this winter’s figs and Diptyque Philosykos EDP, which is still my favourite fig perfume. I love that it’s easy to wear and I’m always a … Continue reading

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris Review

And some green perfumes you should seek out and try.

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J’Adore Le Touche de Parfum

I like how Dior does something new with J’Adore every holiday season – this year it was the perfume water but a few years ago it was the perfume dabber. This is a throwback to vintage perfume splash bottles but … Continue reading

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Gucci Bloom Perfume Review

Does anyone else feel like there’s no time? Not enough time? I mean, yes there’s time to write this but the rest of the time it’s running between work and home, meals and snacks, the grocery store, the post office … Continue reading

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Histoires de Parfum Ambre 114

A gateway amber for some, a reference amber for others. Maybe an amber for people who are not really into ambers – Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfum. Cozy and warm without being suffocating, sweet but not gourmand. Thyme, a … Continue reading

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Perfume In/Out

Out/in the perfume version. What would you add?

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Riddle Perfume Oils Review

I posted this video on Youtube.  Enjoy!  

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