Category Archives: Perfumes

Guerlain Shalimar Millesime Jasmine Perfume Review

Green stemmy jasmine, a syrupy floral mix, vanilla jam. This Shalimar Millesime Jasmine is maybe not groundbreaking enough to fly off the shelves, but the contrast of the cool jasmine with the warm vanilla and leather base makes this different … Continue reading

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Bon Parfumeur 303

Who’s excited to wear their ambers as soon as it snows? Bon parfumeur 303 is a spicy amber that’s perfect for cooler weather. Cardamom and peppers on top, vanilla, patchouli, and benzoin at the base with lots of lasting power. … Continue reading

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Diptyque Holiday Candle Collaboration 2024

Diptyque’s holiday collection is now out and this year’s collection is designed by felt artist Lucy Sparrow which is why the candles have a pretty felt detail on them. The scents aren’t new but the candles look different making them … Continue reading

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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Perfume Review

I’ve been feeling a bit zapped of inspiration, of creativity, of motivation to post. I’ve taken pictures but they sit on my phone. I’ve got video recorded but I never get around to editing it. I’m still here though… September … Continue reading

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Sarah Jessica Parker Stash

Stash for an obnoxiously beautiful fall day. Truly, this would be an amazing home scent because of the way that the cedar in it has a dry creamy radiance. You can’t be in a bad mood when you wear Stash … Continue reading

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Hermes Barenia Perfume Review

New, Hermes Barenia. I wouldn’t have minded it 20 years ago, but today it smell ike an uninteresting throwback. The blackcurrant note is tarte but I prefer the way that it’s more mellow in Diptyque’s L’Ombre Dans L’Eau. This smells … Continue reading

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Cerave Oil Cleanser is Finally in Canada

Oil Infatuation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m going through a period (we all are) of being infatuated with oils in skincare. After spending the 90’s obsessed with banning oil on our faces and even in our food, the pendulum has swung in the … Continue reading

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Almond Dreams with Confetto by Profumum Roma

One day you walk into your bedroom and realize that it’s full of crap for little kids! So you grab a big black garbage bag, and into it you start tossing everything that seems “kiddish”. Gone are the dolls, stuffed … Continue reading

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Prada Infusion d’Amande Perfume Review

What a week and what a month – here’s one of my most worn perfumes for September/ This Prada Infusion d’Amande did some heavy-lifting because though it was understated, it’s perfect for when you want your scent bubble to read … Continue reading

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Guerlain Neroli Outrenoir Perfume Review

  These are three of my favourites. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This luxurious line from Guerlain gets a lot of hate for its price point, but I like that the compositions are simple. They’re not simplistic by way of being boring, rather they … Continue reading

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