Category Archives: Perfumes
Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan
An amber for the last day of November, Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan. The amber for those who want their ambers dry and herbal, not sweet and syrupy. A reference amber for its use of aromatics paired with resins. Oregano and … Continue reading
Loewe Popup at Holt Renfrew
If you’re in Calgary, run, don’t walk, to the Loewe popup at Holt Renfrew right now. I’ve been telling everyone about Loewe perfumes after I tried some of them a couple of years ago, and their home scent products are … Continue reading
Chanel Beige and Chanel Les Exclusifs New Sizes
Did you hear that Chanel will be offering the Les Exclusifs in 35ml formats? It’s a move that’s long overdue and one that is no doubt motivated by forecasted profits. So many perfume lovers prefer a smaller size because they … Continue reading
Serge Lutens Changes
What is happening with Serge Lutens? First the reformulations, then the rebrand and the repackaging, pulling out of the US market, so suddenly that all the stock was sold to discounters, and now… discontinuation of the Gratte Ciel bottles, which … Continue reading
Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau Review
Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau for the times when you want to be outside but you can’t be outside. Imagine you’re sitting in a humid backyard garden, lush and full of life. Vines trace the stone walls along the edge and … Continue reading
Tom Ford L’Eau d’Ombre Leather Perfume Review
This is my favourite Tom Ford to come out in the last little bit, even though it does smell a lot like other perfumes that were released not too long ago. Truly, if you approach this looking for a heavy … Continue reading
Chocolatey Winter Treats from Smells to Makeup
Bon Parfumeur 502 Iris Cartagena. Rum and cocoa are whipped together to create a light-as-air concoction. It won’t be sweet enough for some and and the final effect isn’t enough for it to be a gourmand because this doesn’t smell … Continue reading
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Dior Homme Parfum
There was news that a new version of Dior Homme is coming to North America – this version was made by Francis Kurkdjian and doesn’t list Iris as a note, so I’m thinking it will be a new version of … Continue reading
Katy Perry Indi
Celebrity scents are not as trendy as they used to be (at least from what I see), but I love the simple woodiness in Katy Perry’s Indi. It kind of reminds me of SJP Stash too, because of the dry … Continue reading
OG Mugler Alien
Can you believe that this is the first time I tried it on skin? I got it in a swap, and I thought why not. I had never tried it before, but I’m loving Mugler Alien now. This is the … Continue reading