Category Archives: Perfumes
AERIN ROSE COLOGNE COLLECTION
I’ve been a huge fan of the Aerin brand for a whle now – I love the simplicity of her concepts and the entire obsession with florals in all things really speaks to me. The gold packaging is classic and … Continue reading
Fragrant Friday: New Eau Contemporaine from Simons
The best thing on the shopping horizon in Calgary this year has been the opening of Simons, a hip contemporary shopping experience that melds brand names with H&M-type basics. It’s like The Bay meets Target, and it’s not huge but … Continue reading
Dior Poison Girl
Dior’s Poison is such an iconic scent, and is basically synonymous with sophistication from the 80’s which is when the scent came out. I remember relatives picking it up at Duty Free when they travelled or buying it on the … Continue reading
New Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar de Parfum
Givenchy has a new flanker to its popular Dahlia perfume, and it’s the Dahlia Divin Le Nectar de Parfum. It has a lot of the same notes: woods, rose, musk, but it’s now enriched with a top note of tonka … Continue reading
Gifts to your Valentine from L’Occitane
If you’re interested in gifts a little off the beaten path this Valentine’s day then head to L’Occitane because they make some unique fragrances for men. You may not think of them immediately when it comes to mens’ scents – … Continue reading
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Trufitt & Hill Apsley Cologne
Trufitt & Hill has just recently come on to my radar as a British brand with heritage and top notch men’s grooming products. Established in 1805, Trufitt and Hill is known for grooming so good, that it’s preferred by members … Continue reading
Givenchy Gentlemen Only
So the holidays are coming, and you’re wondering what to possibly get for that male in your life. It might be cliched but actually, after speaking to a few men, they do appreciate getting perfume as presents. It saves them … Continue reading
New Perfume: Malia B. from Santa Barbara
A long time ago, I discovered Sharon Bolton Scents out of Santa Barbara. I love niche perfume brands, and this one was lovable. Hand-made perfumes, by Sharon Bolton herself, free of alcohol and totally unique. Sharon Bolton the brand … Continue reading
Creed Royal Mayfair
If you’re looking for a unique perfume, then you need to check this one out: fresh, crisp, damp, almost minty… and did I say fresh? It’s very very fresh, almost like snow in the woods. You need to smell it … Continue reading
New Creed Royal Princess Oud
Oud or Agarwood has an earthy woody but warm scent and has been the “it” ingredient in perfume for a few years now. I’ve stayed away from it for the most part because the oud found in most perfumes is … Continue reading