Category Archives: Perfumes
Kerastase Le Gloss Parfum
I first tried Kerastase Le Gloss Glaze Drops in my sister’s bathroom this past summer, and the scent reminded me of Lancome’s Idole Power, which reminds me of Guidance. Love it or hate it, but Guidance has taken the world … Continue reading
Hermes Ambre Narguile Perfume Review
Christmas in a bottle: Hermes Ambre Narguilé. Apple cinnamon with the apples being a bit tarte and leaking out of the pie plate, sticking to the side so they’re a bit jammy and sticky. Cozy and inviting, the pie sits … Continue reading
Zara Iris Veil Perfume Review
Fun and carefree is underrated. Zara Iris Veil is here to save the day with some powdered marshmallows and warm musk. It’s like giving your favourite niece a hug. All cupcakes and rainbows on top but also clean and comfortable … Continue reading
Grand Soir In Times of Trouble
Nothing is scarier than getting your rights taken away by the government, and here’s what I wore and ate the week I lost my right to strike and negotiate a contract, but was happy to be at a job I … Continue reading
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Miu Miu Miutine
Today I smell like I’m off to my first job and I’ve already spent my first paycheck. I’m buoyed by someone in the elevator telling me I smell good but I’ll quickly realize that my workplace is scent-free and a … Continue reading
Roger & Gallet Verveine Utopie
Crisp days are for you to decide what direction you want to go in: cozy scents or summery scents. I chose vetiver today in the form of Verveine Utopie by Roger and Gallet. The extrait de Cologne reminds me of … Continue reading
Eau d’Hermes – Who is it for?
We know that all perfume is unisex, and masculine and feminine perfumes are just constructs of marking people, but still… Going old-school today (1951!) with some Eau d’Hermes. Lightly spiced lavender that’s fresh and bright, but on top of a … Continue reading
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Vacation edt – Perfume That Delivers a Memory
Vacation – a perfume brought to you by the people behind Arquiste. Yes, this is a Rodrigo Flores-Roux perfume, and it is part of the sunscreen brand, also called Vacation. The packaging for Vacation sunscreen is playfully retro, but the … Continue reading
Tauer L’Air du Desert Marocain Review
Time to pull out this reference amber: Andy Tauer’s L’Air du Desert Marocain. This is an edt intense, and Tauer has just come out with an extrait, marking the success of this particular scent, and also offering something new to … Continue reading
Armani Prive Myrrhe Imperiale
I used to follow every launch from Armani Prive, but then I took a break from perfume and missed this one. It was a lucky find and is an interesting perfume! I love all the comments I got when I … Continue reading