Category Archives: Perfumes

Comme de Garcons Incense Jaiselmer

Brought out Jaiselmer today. It just smells so serious. There’s a super dry, almost boozy, green cardamom right up top, just to remind you that this is the incense one from India. It’s a little spicy thanks to pepper and … Continue reading

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Guerlain Encens Mythique Review

Wearing Guerlain Encens Mythique today because I spent a lot of time in the water and felt like something briny. Rose and incense are in this aside from a touch of ambergris. I bought this for the rose-incense but the … Continue reading

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Chanel Bois des Iles edt vs. edp, jot notes after a few wears

Wearing Chanel Bois des Îles today. Sandalwood and ylang ylang, reminds me of Guerlain Samsara but with sparkly aldehydes too. My collection of Les Exclusifs continues to grow.  

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Frederic Malle Samples

Name your favourite Malle.

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Katy Perry Indi Review

Katy Perry Indi is what I wear when I’m expecting to give lots of hugs, and yes, I love giving (and receiving) hugs, but I’ll always wait for a someone to give me a sign first. This is a beautiful … Continue reading

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Balanciaga Florabotanica Review

The most perfect spring time fragrance. Balenciaga Florabotanica. Easily found online or at the drugstore, this is a garden in the rain with roses, carnations, and greens. It’s cool and intense – sillage and longevity too! It’s almost as good … Continue reading

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My favourite Perfumes to Wear at Home

What are some of yours? I know many of us are constantly sampling, testing, or wearing our more hard to love numbers, what what’s your pick for comfort or chilling? Just to set the mood for yourself? Fragrances mentioned: Katy … Continue reading

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Valentino Donna Born in Roma Review

This is one of my most-saved Instagram posts, so I guess this review really piqued people’s interests, and they’re probably going to go to the counters to smell it now. I got gifted this bottle of Valentino Born in Roma, … Continue reading

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Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Colorado Review

This is for your friends (he/she/they) who have half a dozen tattoos and those cute micro-piercings filled with little twinkling gemstones. They don’t shop at those big box stores but that’s ok, because the corner store stocks all the best-sellers … Continue reading

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Most Complimented: Le Labo Santal 33

One of my most compliment scents, so not one that I can really hate, but compliments never compel me to get anything. No need to describe Santal 33 since everyone has heard of it or smelled it. I’ve gone through … Continue reading

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