Category Archives: Perfumes

New Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde

Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria line is a collection of perfumes that are light and fresh, inspired by gardens. The line has been around since 1999, and over the years there have been 31 perfumes, of which 4 have becoming permanent fixtures. … Continue reading

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New From L’Occitane Collection de Grasse: NÉROLI & ORCHIDÉE EAU DE TOILETTE

I love L’Occitane’s Collection de Grasse: it’s an awesome line of perfumes that work around basic notes.  The scents all have an earthiness to them and smell simple and pure.  The new Neroli and Orchidee collection is part of the … Continue reading

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Jo Malone London Rain Collection

London Rain – there’s nothing that smells quite as good as the air after a rainfall, and Jo Malone’s latest collection builds on that idea. The London Rain Collection features four different scents in a large 100ml bottles ($135 each). … Continue reading

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New Philosophy Loveswept Fragrance

Philosophy comes out with its Loveswept perfume just in time for Valentine’s day so if you’re looking for something to gift, this would be timely. A warm floral fruity blend, Loveswept opens with bergamot and then quickly moves on to … Continue reading

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Balenciaga Rosabotanica Review

This scent is addictive. Not that it smells so good that I can’t stop smelling myself, but more that it doesn’t smell like anything specific and I can’t figure it out and so I keep wearing it and smelling it. … Continue reading

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Valentina Oud Assoluto Perfume Review

Oud has been the “it” fragrance ingredient for a few years now, and to be honest, I’ve missed out on the trend because I wasn’t into perfumes for about a year and a half. But I’m back in the game … Continue reading

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Latest Perfume Obsession: The Aerin Fragrance Collection

This month, if you head to the Estee Lauder counter at Holt Renfrew Bloor St., Yorkdale, Calgary, and Vancouver locations, you will find the brand new Aerin fragrance collection.  Like everything that’s been put out by Aerin Lauder so far, … Continue reading

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Boucheron Place Vendome

I’m a sucker for good packaging – more often than not, when a company invests in the packaging it means that they’ve invested in what’s inside the packaging too. Plus, it’s always nice to have a beautiful objet on your … Continue reading

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Fresh Life Eau de Parfum

This winter, Fresh launches a brand new fragrance: Life eau de parfum. In keeping with the rest of Fresh’s lineup and overall aesthetic, this perfume is, of course, fresh and easy to wear, although it seems more floral than what … Continue reading

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Driven – Derek Jeter for Avon

No Home Run….but a solid base hit Ask any baseball fan about the New York Yankees and you will receive one of two replies – they either love them or hate them. However, regardless of your feelings for the team, … Continue reading

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