Time for a scented swim
In a world with not enough scented novelty items, one doesn’t always have to be practical! Continue reading Time for a scented swim
Tag: Product reviews
I bought this for the bottle (Black by Bvlgari)
Its reputation preceded my serendipitous encounter with it. Can it live up to expectations? Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Black by Bvlgari)
A refuge in simplicity (Gardenia by Caswell-Massey)
The flower, the whole flower, and nothing but the flower? Continue reading A refuge in simplicity (Gardenia by Caswell-Massey)
I bought this for the bottle (Contradiction by Calvin Klein)
Nostalgia and some contagious, friendly influence also played a part in my impulse buy! Continue reading I bought this for the bottle (Contradiction by Calvin Klein)
Shadow exists because of light (Hyde by Hiram Green)
A very resinous, deep perfume that does not threaten to transform into something else anytime soon. Continue reading Shadow exists because of light (Hyde by Hiram Green)
Shower-fresh and forever young: Un Zest de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine
Citrus, green, dried rose. Apparently more suited to summer. Continue reading Shower-fresh and forever young: Un Zest de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine
A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne
An intriguing beach scent where the salt is a plus. Continue reading A winter’s fantasy: Lemon Island by Atelier Cologne
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
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)
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