Category Archives: Perfumes
NYX Buttermelt Bronzers
Drugstore makeup is hit or miss. Either the colours are off, or the formula, yes, even when it’s one big conglomerate that owns all the brands. But these NYX Buttermelt bronzers are good, even though I couldn’t find a perfect … Continue reading
New Borntostandout Filthy Musk Perfume Review
Filthy Musk is part of the latest launch of three perfumes by the Korean brand BORNTOSHANDOUT. The collection is called Raw Seduction and has the gourmand elements that this brand is known for, but also an overdose of animalic notes. … Continue reading
Ylang Ylang Nosy Be
I smell like a rich lady on a private plane, but my breath is fresh from the mints in my bag, a small banal thing that connects me to everyone else. The tropical island I’m on is redolent of rich … Continue reading
Hima Jomo Loon
Hima Jomo Loon is still one of my favourite perfume discoveries of the year. On the back of my bottle (and on the website, if you happen to check it out), there are coordinates. I missed them originally but then … Continue reading
Pour Un Homme de Caron Perfume Review
Wearing Pour un Homme de Caron today, for those times when you need something to bridge the gap between summer and winter, between your refreshing scents and your cozy scents. Here, a cool lavender paired with a powdery fluffy vanilla … Continue reading
Boucheron Pour Homme
Here’s another affordable men’s perfume that happens to be genderless and easy to wear: Jaipur Homme edt today. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I smell so good today that I don’t want to buy anything else and I have nothing to complain about. I … Continue reading
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
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
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
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