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”
Category: Perfume
Your name is magical: Amouage Opus VI
When I first saw this painting, it shook me up a little to see my pet insecurity captured so effortlessly in the bold strokes of paint on… Read more “Your name is magical: Amouage Opus VI”
My ideal rose: Montale’s Aoud Queen Roses?
A while back I embarked on a quest for my ideal rose, inspired by a sentence from Celia Lyttleton’s book The Scent Trail. Many of you kindly… Read more “My ideal rose: Montale’s Aoud Queen Roses?”
My Very First Perfumed Pen-Pals Package
Wheeeeeee! This came in the mail from Dee. Doesn’t she have lovely penmanship?
A Seasoning of Samples: Dior Eau Noire
Opening on a bracing lavender note, Dior’s Eau Noire quickly transitions into a creamy, slightly burnt curry. While the first few moments pay homage to what we… Read more “A Seasoning of Samples: Dior Eau Noire”
beauty on the outside 