Beauty is different for all of us. I’ve had a go at deciding my top three most beautiful perfumes and while it was not easy, explaining why… Read more “On Beauty”
Author: annemariec
Book review: Coming to my Senses by Alyssa Harad
Something interesting is happening. Passionate perfume lovers are getting themselves into print. For some years now the internet has provided an unprecedented opportunity for perfume consumers to… Read more “Book review: Coming to my Senses by Alyssa Harad”
Effortless elegance? Givenchy L’Interdit & Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere
For ages I have been charmed by the story of Givenchy’s L’Interdit. It was commissioned in 1957 by Hubert de Givenchy for his client, Audrey Hepburn. When… Read more “Effortless elegance? Givenchy L’Interdit & Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere”
On (good) reformulations: Lanvin’s Arpège
Like death and taxes, perfume reformulations are a certainty. The word ‘reformulation’ pushes all the wrong buttons for many perfume enthusiasts, but I try to be positive.… Read more “On (good) reformulations: Lanvin’s Arpège”
Sample Summer: Patou’s Joy
Joy might seem an odd choice for a post emerging out of a poke through one’s sample box. After all, it’s generally not hard to come by… Read more “Sample Summer: Patou’s Joy”
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