Category Archives: Perfumes
Le Labo Gaiac 10 – Toyko Exclusive
Quiet luxury in a bottle. Subdued but confident, not without a touch a smoke for some intrigue and mystery. The smoke and slight woodiness sits on a fresh cozy musk. It’s calm, polished, like approaching the desk of someone you … Continue reading
Maria Candida Gentile Cinabre – A Spicy Rose Perfume
An opulent old-world rose crystallized in amber. Fresh, sparkly, but also so spicy. A zingy ginger, mouthwatering like a cinnamon heart, satisfying like ripping a Band-Aid off. A beautiful tale of excess. It’s not a gourmand, but it makes my … Continue reading
Chanel No. 5 Eau de Cologne
I spent the past 2 weeks steeped in the perfumes evoking Art Deco. As much as I love Shalimar and Habanita, Chanel No. 5 reigns supreme thanks to a richness that doesn’t disappoint. Even this 70’s eau de Cologne had … Continue reading
Perfume with Gold Flakes
Yes, every bottle of Atelier des Ors perfume has gold flakes in it. A little gimmicky, sure, but one can get away with it if the smells are good. In this case: Rouge Saray from Atelier des Ors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As … Continue reading
L’Eau d’Hermes
The back of a bottle of Eau d’Hermes – someone looking into a leather bag. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1951. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Perfumer: Edmond Roudnitska.
Initio Power Self Perfume Review
Heritage is in. It’s either a heritage brand, a brand revival, or bringing back a piece that was once beloved. Of course, this also applies to perfume. Today’s example: Initio’s new Power Self. If you loved the Chloe perfumes of … Continue reading
Hermes Equipage Geranium
Leather by way of birch tar, but made fresh. Imagine you’re walking through a spring wood, the river has just started to thaw, the sun is hitting the damp ground, the air smells amazingly fresh. As you crunch through the … Continue reading
Dior Hypnotic Poison edt and edp
It’s hard not to fall under the spell of these perfumes… you might even say they’re hypnotizing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dior Hypnotic Poison edt and edp. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Perfume Shelfie
My self-regulation shelf. It looks like bottles with just a few drops left, but if you’re in the need for some grounding come here, have a sniff and see if it helps. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you ever want to shoot … Continue reading
Zoologist Harvest Mouse Perfume Review
If you dream about holing up for the winter, sitting by the fire with a warm mug, blanket on and book in your lap, Harvest Mouse is for you. I could talk about the notes, but I wasn’t interested in … Continue reading