In search of understatement (and Magnolia by Fragonard)
A milky white floral that’s very pleasant and very safe, but doesn’t stand out. Continue reading In search of understatement (and Magnolia by Fragonard)
Tag: Product reviews
The moon wears many hats (and Moon Bloom by Hiram Green)
Does anyone know how to get on the moon’s “good side?” Also, Moon Bloom by Hiram Green takes one to a tropical midnight garden. Continue reading The moon wears many hats (and Moon Bloom by Hiram Green)
Long live friendship (and Tobacco Absolute by Molton Brown)
A counterintuitive fragrance to accompany the nostalgia that accompanies the changing of the seasons. Continue reading Long live friendship (and Tobacco Absolute by Molton Brown)
Le Labo Citron 28 (Seoul city exclusive)
It’s not about the citrus, as jasmine and woody musks will quickly step in to remind you. Continue reading Le Labo Citron 28 (Seoul city exclusive)
Oh My Dog!, what a great idea
Hint: It’s not the dogs who are buying it. Continue reading Oh My Dog!, what a great idea
Bougie for the bourgeoisie (and everybody else—France candle by Homesick)
A vanilla-lavender outline of a buttery croissant. Continue reading Bougie for the bourgeoisie (and everybody else—France candle by Homesick)
Basking on the beach (and #cafedelmar by Ramon Monegal)
A perfume that’s OK for a beach day. Continue reading Basking on the beach (and #cafedelmar by Ramon Monegal)
It’s all coming up roses (The Ballerina Collection by Les Parfums de Rosine)
The rose in just a few of its possible personalities. Continue reading It’s all coming up roses (The Ballerina Collection by Les Parfums de Rosine)
Orbiting orris
Comparing the natural and synthetic ingredients, and exploring some iris perfumes. Continue reading Orbiting orris
I bought this for the bottle (Cologne Royale Somewhere by Avon)
Probably a floral aldehyde, from the early 1970s. Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Cologne Royale Somewhere by Avon)
