It’s nearing midnight on January first, and it’s clear (to me, at least) that I didn’t plan on offering any thoughts on what’s happened here in Perfume-Land:… Read more “2012 in Review”
Tag: Chanel
Bitter as tonic
Hey folks, it was my birthday this week, and as one of my presents to myself (as well as a tiny bit of perfume) I picked up… Read more “Bitter as tonic”
On Beauty
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”
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”
Mums and perfume
A few weeks ago I was sitting with some other mums enjoying the early Autumn sunshine while our daughters raced about playing. My daughter L. appeared suddenly… Read more “Mums and perfume”