Fifi Chachnil is a French lingerie boutique. The imagery surrounding FC is enough to turn a sensible gal like myself off—this includes the ridiculous bottle—but the perfume… Read more “SOTD: Fifi Chachnil”
New Perfume: Smells like Toast
Serge Lutens Jeux de peau, due Spring 2011: But just what notes actually go into ‘Jeux de peau’ (“Skin Games”)? Monsieur Serge is staying mum about the… Read more “New Perfume: Smells like Toast”
Hermès Hermèssence Vanille Galante
Yankee Candle Honeydew Melon and lilies. Not the lovely lilies from DK Gold, or Anais Anais. No. Neither a likable vanilla (or any vanilla for that matter).… Read more “Hermès Hermèssence Vanille Galante”
Shalimar Ode à la Vanille
Guerlain’s new limited edition Shalimar, Ode à la Vanille, is not the miracle Shalimar-haters have been waiting for. This is not the Shalimar that will be as… Read more “Shalimar Ode à la Vanille”
Uncommon Scents: Check it out!
Check out Denise Hamilton’s latest perfume musings for LA Times! Read her previous article here.
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