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”
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Guerlain, Philtre d’Amour
Philtre d’Amour is unusual for a contemporary Guerlain: it smells like it belongs in their earlier catalogue, alongside Shalimar, L’Heure Bleue, Jicky, and Mitsouko, yet is just a… Read more “Guerlain, Philtre d’Amour”
Bitter and sweet: more budget masterpieces
In a recent post we shared our favourite masterpieces for perfumistas on a budget. Since then, I’ve been lucky twice with two purchases. In that discussion, Suzanne… Read more “Bitter and sweet: more budget masterpieces”
I dedicate this Autumn to – Diorella!
Okay, so it is spring for most of you, but read on. Most of us know what it is like to associate a certain perfume with a… Read more “I dedicate this Autumn to – Diorella!”
New stuff: perfumes from garden and salon
Two little treats arrived in my post box today: samples of Guerlain Arsene Lupin Dandy, and Hermes Un Jardin en Mediteranee. Both are examples of high French… Read more “New stuff: perfumes from garden and salon”
beauty on the outside 