Category Archives: Perfumes
Sarah Jessica Parker Stash
Bohemian vibes and SJP Stash. This discontinued gem is one of those unicorn scents that people talk about in the same breath as Santal 33, and I actually think this is better. Warm woods with a creamy nuttiness but no … Continue reading
Sisley Soir D’Orient Review
Sisley Soir d’Orient – I wear this when I want to be transported to some place fancy. This is black-tie attire, sparkling crystal, shimmering opulence and luxury in a bottle. Rich and opulent, Soir d’Orient is a chypre perfume that … Continue reading
Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum
Wearing a few sprays of Chanel No. 5 today and what can I say other than it reminds me of my mom who loves the body cream of this and always has a jar of it on hand. The EDP … Continue reading
Perfume Layering: Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin and Prada Candy
Fixed them. This is a layering combo I really like. I kept looking for the supposed amber in La Fille de Berlin, and then decided to add one of my own. The Prada Candy has great lasting power and La … Continue reading
Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin
You know me, rose is probably the most represented in my perfume collection. I got this bottle of Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin recently, after having it on my wishlist, Sephora Loves list, for years. I’ve had a little … Continue reading
Revisiting Prada Candy
I know lots of you have perfumes you gave away, sold, or lost, and then wanted back again, and this is one of mine. At one point I had the whole Prada Candy line and I never wore them because … Continue reading
L’Artisan Parfumeur Collection
Some of the best. Safran Troublant Coeur de Vetiver Sacré Dzing! Ambre Extrème
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
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
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.