Piment Brûlant smells, upon application, of a fresh from-the-garden green bell-pepper, sliced up, placed on a platter, and sprinkled with finely ground black pepper. The watery green sensation… Read more “L’Artisan Parfumer, Piment Brûlant”
Category: Reviews
TokyoMilk/Dark, Bittersweet #83
How I have not reviewed this delectable indulgence? From it’s nearly overwhelming sweet, chocolately Cacao opening, Bittersweet is one of those perfumes that just dares you: “Go… Read more “TokyoMilk/Dark, Bittersweet #83”
Parfum d’Empire, Fougère Bengale
“Conjures both English clubs and the savannah where the Bengal tiger lurks…” —Parfum d’Empire website Spritzing Fougère Bengale for the first time immediately brought to mind another… Read more “Parfum d’Empire, Fougère Bengale”
Sonoma Scent Studio, Nostalgie
When Laurie offered to send a sample of her newest fragrance along with my purchase of 2011’s Fig Tree, I (of course) accepted the gracious offer. While… Read more “Sonoma Scent Studio, Nostalgie”
By Kilian, L’Oeuvre Noire collection
By Kilian seems to understand and embrace the brave new world of perfume lovers—those of us who do most, or all, of our research and shopping online.… Read more “By Kilian, L’Oeuvre Noire collection”
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