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”
Tag: Comfort
Balmain Ambre Gris
On my skin this fragrance is deep, warm, woodsy, and musky. A slight sweetness presents itself in the form of cocoa or chocolate. I had been on… Read more “Balmain Ambre Gris”
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”
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”
Scent Therapy for the Doldrums
It’s a cold, dark, rainy day. The cat is curled up on the slanket, and refuses to get out of bed. Last night I applied Sonoma Scent… Read more “Scent Therapy for the Doldrums”
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