Category Archives: Perfumes
Roja Parfums Diaghelev
Plummy, jammy, dirty, at once referential but also worthy of referencing. Complex yet comforting. Noteworthy, unforgettable.
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Tagged Fragrance Review, Parfums, Perfume Review, Roja, Roja Parfums
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Ledda 22 Orris
Ledda 22 Orris is here. Perfumer: Frank Voelkl who is also the perfume for Glossier You and Le Labo The Noir, both of which I love. Official notes: Pear leaf, pink pepper, orris, ambrette. It’s that cool girl aesthetic in … Continue reading
Guerlain Cherry Oud Review
A gorgeous bottle, and part of a collection of new oud perfumes from Guerlain. Even if you’re not a fan of cherry or oud, you need to get your nose on this one. Watch the full review below.
Chanel Cuir de Russie
Cracked the whip this Monday because when you have a silk shirt with horses on it, you need to wear Cuir de Russie. This is such a bougie leather, thanks to the opening sparkle and the Chanel floral blend which … Continue reading
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Tagged Chanel, Fragrance Blog, Fragrance Review, Les Exclusifs, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review
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Amouage Fate Woman
I bought Amouage Fate Woman back in August, but it was too hot for something so big. I knew I’d want to wear it once there was snow outside so here we are. A gorgeous iridescent bottle with juice that … Continue reading
More Holiday Gift Ideas: Kai Fragrance, Charlotte Tilbury and Alterna
It’s not too late to find a good holiday present. Here are some options. Kai fragrance oils. I have the original which is a gardenia, and the rose one. To be honest, the original is better and best, and I … Continue reading
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Tagged Alterna, Charlotte tilbury, Holidays 2022, Kai
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Unique Rosy Gift Ideas
Some fancy things that smell like roses – but these roses are fresh and sweet, which is a departure from a gothic rose that one might expect in the winter, and definitely preferable to the cooling summer rose. I’ve been … Continue reading
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Tagged Cherry, Cherry Oud, Dr. Vranjes, Guerlain, L'Art et La Matiere, Oud, Oud Nude, Perfume Review, Rose
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Akro Night Perfume Review
Night is supposed to be romantic, sexy, carnal, but if this is how a first date smelled, I there wouldn’t be a second. It’s a musky rose-oud with animalic cumin in the mix. I have a few rose-cumin and rose-oud … Continue reading
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Tagged Akro, Fragrance Reviews, Olivier Cresp, Perfume Review, Rose Perfumes
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Favourite Perfumes with a Ginger Note
In India, ginger is known for being a hot spice. You start adding it to your chai when the weather gets colder, and it’s probably why we break out the gingerbread cookies around this time of year. My nose starts … Continue reading
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Tagged Fragrance Blog, Ginger, Hermes, Jo Malone, Maria Candida Gentile, Perfume Blog, SKP, Stash
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Matiere Premiere Perfume Reviews
I had the most dm’s ever about the Matiere Premiere samples I posted about. Someone had sent me a bunch, and I finally decided to spray them all on paper to see what they were all about, and honestly, each … Continue reading
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Tagged Fragrance Reviews, Matiere Premiere, Perfume Reviews, Perfume Samples, sample september
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