On my skin this fragrance is deep, warm, woodsy, and musky. A slight sweetness presents itself in the form of cocoa or chocolate. I had been on… Read more “Balmain Ambre Gris”
Month: November 2010
Balenciaga Rumba
I was really enjoying Rumba, until my husband mentioned that it had an “unfortunate potpourri note.” After which I was unable to smell anything other that potpourri.… Read more “Balenciaga Rumba”
Agent Provacateur
I bought AP un-sniffed after reading a few hundred reviews, because I thought that any fragrance that divides opinion along such lines must be interesting, and belongs… Read more “Agent Provacateur”
SOTD: Fifi Chachnil
Fifi Chachnil is a French lingerie boutique. The imagery surrounding FC is enough to turn a sensible gal like myself off—this includes the ridiculous bottle—but the perfume… Read more “SOTD: Fifi Chachnil”
New Perfume: Smells like Toast
Serge Lutens Jeux de peau, due Spring 2011: But just what notes actually go into ‘Jeux de peau’ (“Skin Games”)? Monsieur Serge is staying mum about the… Read more “New Perfume: Smells like Toast”
beauty on the outside 