Category Archives: Perfumes
Bienaime Vermeil Perfume Review
You know a blind buy is successful when the bottle matches your aesthetic. This just slides into my collection. Almond, powder, lipstick, iris, ultra-femme. Bienaime Vermeil.
Shalimar L’Essence Review
I posted a review of the latest version of Shalimar on my little channel. Have a listen: https://youtu.be/Rh_SxaBmZ9E
An Abalone Shell
After reading The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See, I had to try abalone when I had the chance. The beautiful shell took my breath away and I couldn’t stop looking at it. I am trying to hold on … Continue reading
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Scent Culture in China and Visiting Amouage in Shanghai
Everything I had read and heard about scent culture in China and Japan said that people preferred softer scents and nothing too loud. It explained the popularity of Jo Malone in Asia, but my information must have been years old, … Continue reading
This is a Recession Indicator
Anyone remember when balayage was the original recession indicator? Also, those little big charms by the major brands? Another sign.
Revisiting Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume
I came to Toronto and forgot a party purse and perfume. Luckily, I’ve left a few things with my sister over the years, so help myself to her collection of purses and perfume.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today, a modern classic: Chanel Paris-Venise. Every … Continue reading
Replica Never-Ending Summer Perfume Review
They made a perfume smell like an Aperol spritz! It’s genius…Sunlight, daydreams, lazy weekends, bottled into a perfume. Waking up early without an alarm, the fat weekend edition of the newspaper, fresh-pressed orange juice. Savouring every second of this Never-ending … Continue reading
Prada Banana Balm
Thanks to Prada Beauty for the snacks and Banana Balm, which really does smell like banana candy in the best way. The bottle of Prada Candy is my own and I’ve had it for many years (as you can tell). … Continue reading
Hiram Green Perfume Sample Set Smelling Experience
This morning, we treated ourselves to the multi-sensorial experience that is the @hiram_green discovery set. I say “we” because this practice of smelling and discovering attracts people every time. It’s an energizing way to start the morning when you’ve got … Continue reading
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Loewe 001 Man edp Review
My warm nights are cardamom spiced. Rich and dry, wind bring in the scent of the future. Lighter days beckoning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Earlier this year, a friendly, generous sales associate loaded me up with Loewe perfume samples. I was thrilled, but … Continue reading