Category Archives: Perfumes
Boujee Bougies Gilded and an Interview with Nick and Pia
At Esxence I had the luck to meet Pia and Nick, the people behind Boujee Bougies – originally a candle company, but one that now has a perfume line. I had heard about these perfumes before Esxence and continued to … Continue reading
Musks of Monday – Musk Perfumes in My Collection
Musks of Monday: Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur – a cuddly cozy musk that woos with its sweetness. Easy to love and to wear. Guerlain Musc Outreblanc – musc but make it crisp and clean. Kiehl’s Original Musk – clean florals … Continue reading
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Tagged Frederic Malle, Guerlain, Kiehl's, Marlou, musk, Musk Perfumes
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5 Questions for Eliam Puente of House of Puente Artisan Luxury Perfumes
I recently tried perfume samples from House of Puente, and all the scents blew me away. Eliam Puente has created some modern classics using a high quantity of natural ingredients. They’re well-blended, natural-smelling (although there are synthetics in the perfume … Continue reading
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Tagged Artisan, Iris, Iris Perfume, Iris Perfumes, Niche Perfume, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Perfumer, Puente
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Chanel Boy Perfume Review
Esxence was the perfect reset. It made me leave my house and be immersed in the perfume world that I love for a few days. Since I’ve been back, I’ve barely worn any perfume to start my day because I’ve … Continue reading
Diptyque Eau Duelle edp – Vanilla
Cultural appropriation or cultural appreciation? Official descriptions for Diptyque’s Eau Duelle range from “an ode to travel” to “ inspired by a journey along the Spice Route and the ports of legendary cities: Babylon, Goa, Venice and Carthage.” The picture … Continue reading
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Tagged Cultural Appropriation, Diptyque, Perfume Blog, Vanilla Perfume
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Celine Perfumes
Celine perfume two ways: one for winter and one for summer, one for night time, one for the day. One to bring in the good times and the other to wash them all away.Cologne Celeste takes cues from the green … Continue reading
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Tagged Celine, Perfume Blog, Perfume Lover, Spring Perfume, Winter Perfume
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What I Bought in Milan
Perfume I bought in Italy. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll see that these are all old favourites. I sold my partial bottle of Coromandel a couple of days before I left and then got a new one. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chanel, Exsence, Exsence 2024, L'Erbolario, Santa Maria Novella, Travel blog
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Esxence Recap – Too Much Waste
I didn’t have time to visit their booth, but Kajal Perfumes had the best bag at Esxence. It’s a plastic transparent number, neon orange and perfect for everyday use because it fits a laptop but also I always know where … Continue reading
Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
I had a moment of regret after buying this bottle of Musc Ravageur – wasn’t spring on its way? How much would I be able to wear this vanilla perfume? But it looks like it came at the perfect time.Apparently, … Continue reading
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Tagged Frederic Malle, Perfume Blog, Perfume Reviews, Winter perfumes
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Milan Perfume Shopping Guide
I found the Duomo to be breath-taking each and every time I saw it, in the same way that I find the Rocky Mountains to be breath-taking even though I can see them out of my window every day. … Continue reading
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Tagged Esxence, Esxence 2024, Esxence Rundown, Milan, Perfume Shopping, Shopping
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