Category Archives: Perfumes

Missoni and Missoni Acqua

I think that the concept of a variation on a fragrance is a great one. The result is two scents that are similar but not the same – sister scents, as I like to think of them. Missoni is one … Continue reading

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Lush Gorilla Perfume Imogen Rose

I first got @LushCosmetics Imogen Rose perfume 9 years ago when it first launched.  The perfume is discontinued now and Lush has new scents out in different packaging – the bottles actually have labels stuck on to them now, because … Continue reading

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Keep It or Use it?

I had to post this: I have a few sprays – a few days worth – left of this fabulous scent.  It’s discontinued so I was torn whether to use it or keep the last little bit.  I mean, once … Continue reading

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Jo Malone Wild Fig and Cassis Cologne

I love Jo Malone London scents.  For the most part, they are fresh and clean and I love the almost simplicity of them.  The names are simple but the scents are so thoughtful that they are anything but basic. Wild … Continue reading

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Perfume: Clean Reserve Blonde Rose

This is a rose perfume that doesn’t quite smell like roses.  Do I like it?  Sometimes. Clean Reserve is Clean’s high end line of perfumes and is available at Sephora.  This line came out in 2016, which isn’t that long … Continue reading

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Aveda Sensory Journey

Back in 2007, I went into an Aveda store and started smelling everything – and you know how amazing their products smell.  And a sales associate thought I might like to create my own perfume since I liked the vibe … Continue reading

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Fragrance Friday: Tom Ford Santal Blush

My latest favourite from Tom Ford is Santal Blush.  It’s polished, airy, and cool – perfect for a bit of aloofness or to wear in a time where you think things are going to be hot. The main note of … Continue reading

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L’Etat Libre D’Orange – Vraie Blonde

Today’s scent is a perfume by L’Etat Libre D’Orange, a very original perfume company from Paris. The scent that I’m testing out today is called Vraie Blonde and it is smoky. So smoky that I wonder why the scent is … Continue reading

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Kilian Back to Black

I’ve been using the KonMari method on my beauty stash, but it’s not going as well as I’d hoped.  I’ve started going through perfumes that I have held on to for years and years, forgetting what they even smell like … Continue reading

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Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin

Having a definite Serge Lutens moment over here too, and I highly recommend you check out the Serge Lutens counter at Sephora or Holt Renfrew.  The scents are wearable, pretty, and have major staying power if they’re not necessarily all … Continue reading

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