Category Archives: Perfumes
Armani Code
Armani Code is my perfume of choice today. To be honest, I can’t smell anything particular in the opening notes, but the drydown is a warm musky vanilla that’s not at all sweet. I’ve seen this described as a powerful … Continue reading
Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua Eau de Parfum Review
Wearing Tom Ford’s Costa Azzurra Acqua today and I don’t like it. You know old-school men’s cologne from the 80’s? Sharp? Biting? That’s what this smells like. The notes are: Juniper, Herbs, Green Notes, Oak, Warm Woods, but this doesn’t … Continue reading
Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette
Today’s fragrance is Diptyque’s Do Son Eau de Toilette. This is a beautiful floral tuberose through and through and reminds me why I keep coming back to Diptyque scents. They’re simple and clean through and through which makes them easy … Continue reading
Penhaligon’s of London… In New York
On my last day in New York the last time I was there, I had a chance to wander the streets at my leisure. After checking out Barney’s I walked up Madison Avenue just to see the sights, and lo … Continue reading
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum Review
New this fall from Yves Saint Laurent is Libre Eau de Parfum, and it is on counters everywhere already. This is the perfect scent for fall – it’s floral but warm, which means that if you love floral fragrances, you … Continue reading
Lancome Hypnose Eau de Parfum
I had never tried Lancome’s Hypnose but figured I should since a counter lady told me that it was one of their best-selling perfumes! The scent was offered in a limited edition Sheer version this summer. The top note of … Continue reading
Tom Ford Metallique Perfume Review
Hmmm, it must have been the name or the brash bottle that’s not at all classic or even fresh, but I knew that there would be something about Tom Ford’s new fragrance, Metallique, that I wouldn’t like. But then I … Continue reading
Ouai Melrose Place Perfume Review
I haven’t used any of the Ouai products but that doesn’t mean that I’m not a fan. I’ve been following Jen Atkin, creator of Ouai, for a long time, and I’m a fan of her aesthetic and ideas. Melrose Place … Continue reading
Replica Beach Walk Perfume Review
I am wearing Replica Beach Walk perfume today and I can’t get enough of it so I had to share! Beach Walk is what you want the beach to smell like, instead of smelling just like suntan lotion. There is … Continue reading
Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau
Did you guys know that Diptyque’s L’Ombre Dans L’Eau is the perfume version of the popular candle Bais? I just found that out. Turns out that I own L’Ombre Dans L’Eau and I’ve gone back to wearing it. Diptyque’s L’Ombre … Continue reading