Category Archives: Perfumes
Rose Notes
I would have to say that my most favourite floral fragrance note is that of the Rose. I know that it reminds some people of grandmothers, or of a stuffier era, but to me it’s timeless and beautiful. It always … Continue reading
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Tagged Chloe, Guerlain, Kenzo, l'Occitane, rose notes, Stella, Victoria Beckham, YSL
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1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne, the fashion designer, is launching a new scent for men this September called 1 Million. After reading through the press notes, I have no idea where the idea to call it 1 Million came from or even what … Continue reading
New Trend: Hair Perfumes
Guys, hair perfumes are the hottest new trend and it’s just crazy to me. Are regular perfume sales down? Are people not spending enough money on hair products that brands are trying to give them something new to spend money … Continue reading
Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime
Beautiful packaging…and really loved this scent. Notes are lime with creamy coconut as the base. Lasting power wasn’t great, but I will say that this wears close to the skin, so if you think you can’t smell it, get closer. … Continue reading
Nautica Oceans
Nautica Oceans launched in 2009 is the name of the newest scent for Nautica, and is interesting not because of it’s light fresh Cool Water-like smell. No, this scent is interesting because it is based in water not alcohol. The … Continue reading
L’Artisan’s Jatamansi
I wrote about organic perfumes in 2009. Are we done with that trend now? I think so… It seems that organic perfumes are becoming more and more the rage these days, with many mainstream lines coming out with their … Continue reading
Benefit Crescent Row
Throwback to the Benefit Crescent Row perfume collection which was a lovely collection that launched in 2009 but is now discontinued. I loved it and you might be able to find it at second-hand perfume retailers. No matter how hard … Continue reading
Vera Wang Bouquet
As soon as I heard the name Vera Wang Bouquet, I knew that it would be a fragrance that matched up to my tastes. I love the floral scents in the summer. After reading the notes – blackcurrent, and honeysuckle … Continue reading
Choose L’Occitane Cédrat for Father’s Day
…because it smells so good. I thought that the name Cédrat referred to cedar because this men’s scent is so woody, but actual Cédrat is a citrus fruit that has a fresh raw scent. The thick rind conceals a sparkling fresh … Continue reading
Kenzo Amour Florale
Kenzo Amour Florale is a flanker to its iconic hit Kenzo Amour. The Kenzo Amour Florale is meant to a be a fresher alternative to the heady deep Kenzo Amour. There’s still a musky base to the scent, but the … Continue reading