When Parfum Initial came out in 2011, I wanted to like it– as a lover of all things Shalimar– and, happily, I did. I thought then, as… Read more “Sample Summer: Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau”
Month: April 2012
A ‘fume of one’s own
Matt has taken dominion over several of the bottles in the perfume cabinet, and we share quite a few more. However, there isn’t one fragrance that is… Read more “A ‘fume of one’s own”
Wrist vs. Wrist: Jour Ensoleillé & Afghanistan Orange Blossom
I sampled Sonoma Scent Studio’s entire line within the first few months of falling down the rabbit hole, and quickly discovered that Laurie Erickson’s woody/labdanum/incense fragrances did very nicely on my… Read more “Wrist vs. Wrist: Jour Ensoleillé & Afghanistan Orange Blossom”
beauty on the outside 