Category Archives: Perfumes

Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur Perfume Review

I still remember getting a sample of Gucci Memoire d’Une Odeur, spraying it and smelling it for the first time and thinking “wow, they did it. They made a perfume that matches the concept.” It’s in rotation today, and I … Continue reading

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A Soft Lawn by Imaginary Authors Perfume Review

All of @imaginaryauthors perfumes are based on imaginary novels or authors. The Soft Lawn is based on a seersucker suit-wearing Princeton tennis champ author from the 1920’s. He’s rich and gallant, an attender of prestigious sporting events. Maybe it was … Continue reading

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Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule EDP Video Review

Have you tried this perfume? What did you think of it? Let me know in the comments.

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Perfume.Sucks First Impressions Video

I got this little Perfume.Sucks sample set, and even though the set is a few years old, I’m sure the perfume smells fine (none of them have gone off) so I decided to share some of my first impressions. Obviously, … Continue reading

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Use that Fancy Soap

Life’s too short to not use your bougie soap, especially when it’s made by a perfumer. Maria Candida Gentile beauty soap. Sometimes in the shower, I forget what it is I’m using, but the amazing scent of this perfume blows … Continue reading

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Zoologist Bee Perfume Review

I’m full of sugar so sweet gourmand perfumes are not for me. Anything sweet just gets sweeter and I can’t take it. Many years ago, I was at a perfume event, and we all passed around the same bottle of … Continue reading

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Diptyque Do Son

Everyone deserves nice perfume. At least one bottle. Some people can find what they love at Sephora or a department store, but others want something different, and if that’s you, then your starting point needs to be Diptyque, arguably the … Continue reading

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Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review Video

Do you have a favourite from Chanel? Perfumer: Olivier Polge Launched in 2018. Official notes: neroli, vanilla, tonka. Available in 50ml and 125ml. I have the 125ml bottle. I ordered online from Holt Renfrew but if you order from the … Continue reading

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Aesop Tacit

You say basil, I say spaaaa, because that’s what Aesop Tacit smells like. I have a strange relationship with this perfume, and let me know if you’ve ever experienced this: when I’m already in a good mood, I like it, … Continue reading

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Scents of Wood Oud in Acacia Perfume Review

This is like warm spiced drink on a cool day, and I think it’ll appeal to a lot of people. Scents of Wood Oud in Acacia. In a market where everything seems to be done already, this brand ages their … Continue reading

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