Bois d’Arménie, by Annick Menardo for the L’Art et la Matiere collection, feels less a classic Guerlain, and more an Hermessence; sharing closer kinship to the transparent… Read more “Guerlain Bois d’Arménie”
Tag: Gourmand/Foody
The Nazgul: Hermès takes flight
Who knew that the infamous Nazgul (Hermès Ambre Narguilé) would be a cuddly-little-fluffy-kitten of a comfort scent? If you took Annick Goutal’s Ambre Fetiche, subtracted the smoke,… Read more “The Nazgul: Hermès takes flight”
What’s love got to do with it? Histoires de Parfums 1740
When I think of the Marquis de Sade, for whom this perfume is an homage to, I think of… exploratory extracurricular activities. And 1740 smells like… exploratory… Read more “What’s love got to do with it? Histoires de Parfums 1740”
Parfumerie Generale Praliné de Santal
There’s a fruity-oud aspect in the waft that seems incongruous, and is totally unexpected juxtaposed with the sweet, nutty, milky-creamy sandalwood—it reminds me more than a little… Read more “Parfumerie Generale Praliné de Santal”
Monday Mail: Anné Pliska, EDP
Sometimes, no matter how well prepared you think you are for an experience, you are surprised. Well aware of the cult-like following this scent has among dyed-in-the-wool… Read more “Monday Mail: Anné Pliska, EDP”
beauty on the outside 