More is MORE! by Judith Leiber
A 7-in-1 perfume that comes in a box with 7 sides. Spritz to find out MORE! Continue reading More is MORE! by Judith Leiber
Tag: Product reviews
Boujee Bougies
A brand that lives up to any hype they might feel inspired to create—not your so-and-so’s candle, but it could be! Continue reading Boujee Bougies
Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
A timelessly youthful chypre floral, and some memories that have aged better than others. Continue reading Notes and anecdotes from a microcosm of time (California by Dana)
Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)
A mossy fragrance with a heavy dose of familiarity. Continue reading Free will or determinism in liking perfumes? (Umbra by Ramon Monegal)
Just a typical Monday (and New York Intense by Parfums de Nicolaï)
Retro, but not vintage. Continue reading Just a typical Monday (and New York Intense by Parfums de Nicolaï)
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)
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)
If Sherlock had a doppelgänger (and Bohea Bohème by Mona di Orio)
A smoky, green, leather perfume. The mystery to me here is the tea… Continue reading If Sherlock had a doppelgänger (and Bohea Bohème by Mona di Orio)
Pathos in past selves (and I Am Trash by Etat Libre d’Orange)
A pleasant fruity-floral, unpretentious and uncomplicated. Like a sweet but fading memory. Continue reading Pathos in past selves (and I Am Trash by Etat Libre d’Orange)
Serial monotasking (and Private Label by Jovoy)
A strong leather and vetiver number, with dry papyrus to accentuate bold outlines. Continue reading Serial monotasking (and Private Label by Jovoy)
Extinct past personas (and Dodo by Zoologist)
This perfume seems to be quite ambitious, categorized as “floral, fougère, fresh, fruity, green, musky”—surely it must be some of those things! I find it mineralic as well, personally. Continue reading Extinct past personas (and Dodo by Zoologist)
I dream of a getaway (and Rêve d’Escapade by Givenchy)
A lovely, spring-summery, fruity floral that inspires dreams of fun travel. Continue reading I dream of a getaway (and Rêve d’Escapade by Givenchy)
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