Category Archives: Perfumes

Marc Jacobs Kumquat

Here’s an almost finished bottle of Marc Jacobs Kumquat. I found it the garage… not sure how it ended up in there. It smells fresh and like kumquats without being too orang-y. It’s a great fresh splash for when you … Continue reading

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Empty: Heretic Perfumes Dirty Rose

This is an empty bottle of Dirty Rose by Heretic Perfumes. It’s not because I loved it so much but because it was easy to wear. Easy to wear is not really my style though. I like things that are … Continue reading

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Balenciaga Paris by Balenciaga

Balenciaga’s legacy is attention to detail and an appreciation of haute couture, so it’s no surprise that this scent smells like what you would image a private salon at the Balenciaga’s head quarters to smell like.  The scent has a … Continue reading

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Kohdo Wood Collection from Jo Malone

In May 2009, Jo Malone launched 2 scents: Lotus Blossom & Water Lily, and Dark Amber & Ginger Lily. The former is light and airy while the other is dark and has heavy incense notes. It makes sense, really, because … Continue reading

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Smell Different Thanks to Ormonde Jayne

I love my friends, but I don’t want to smell like them. It’s not that my friends smell bad – they have great taste in perfume and most have their own signature scents. The fact is that I like to … Continue reading

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Byredo Gypsy Water Review

This is the perfect fall scent.  Woody, warm, and comforting but different too.  Highly recommend Gypsy Water by Byredo. I’ll be honest, I was ready to hate Byredo Gypsy Water because it’s one of those scents that I figured would … Continue reading

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Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise

Jo Malone fragrances are not for everyone – but they are for me, and I still remember how much I loved my first purchase, Pomegranate Noir. If I had to describe that scent, I would have to say that it … Continue reading

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Calvin Klein Free

Check out CK Free! for men.  It’s warm woody and fresh, and I immediately loved it because it has an absinthe note in it.  Absinthe is slightly sharp but fresh and adds a sparkling quality to the opening of this … Continue reading

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A Fragrance Just For You

You can get bespoke fragrance. Introducing Aromachology, an art which blends perfume and personality into one customized aromatic experience. Recognizing the need to reconnect consumers and revolutionize the artistic and scientific experience of creating, enjoying and wearing perfume, founders Kirsten … Continue reading

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Atelier Cologne Musc Imperial

I’ve been loving Atelier Cologne perfumes this year, and this is the 3rd one that I have from this brand and it’s one of my favourites.  It’s definitely unisex – it smells a little masculine to me, but when I … Continue reading

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