(re-post from Winter 2009) As a budding perfumista, I spend a lot of (probably too much) money on perfume. I read Turin & Sanchez’s book (“Perfumes The… Read more “Perfumania”
Chanel no. 5
I got a tiny bit off track, and bought Chanel no. 5 EDT (2oz splash) and Chanel no. 5 Eau Premiere (5oz spray)… I didn’t mean to… Read more “Chanel no. 5”
Parfumerie Generale, Brulure de Rose
My last Full-Bottle purchase was Parfumerie Generale’s no. 13, Brulure de Rose: “Day of the Rose.” I first tested this fragrance early last fall, and was smitten… Read more “Parfumerie Generale, Brulure de Rose”
Bond No. 9 New York Saks Fifth Avenue En Rose
It’s really just En Rose, but the mile long title let’s you know that it’s a Saks Fifth Avenue (New York only) exclusive from Bond No. 9.… Read more “Bond No. 9 New York Saks Fifth Avenue En Rose”
Lowbrow Lust: Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine
Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine first came to me as a sample from none other than Daisy, that mysterious perfume fairy. The first time I applied it, the… Read more “Lowbrow Lust: Laurence Dumont Tendre Madeleine”
beauty on the outside 