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: Guerlain
When enough is enough… or maybe isn’t.
Sometimes, a fragrance is so good that one bottle is not enough; we want it in multiple concentrations, or we buy “back-up” bottles for fear that what… Read more “When enough is enough… or maybe isn’t.”
The curry question: Dior’s Eau Noire
We’ve done the shampoo question. Now for the curry question. This was raised in my mind by my recent acquisition of a small decant of Dior’s Eau… Read more “The curry question: Dior’s Eau Noire”
Ormonde Jayne Woman: Fan fiction and La Fée Verte
Don’t try and sell something. Ever. Just don’t do it. Either don’t try at all, or fearlessly sell it. That’s right. Sell it like there was no… Read more “Ormonde Jayne Woman: Fan fiction and La Fée Verte”
Dear Mystery Benefactor,
Dear Mystery Benefactor, Today a package arrived containing a decant of L’Heure Bleue EDP, which I have been wanting to try, but that I did not buy.… Read more “Dear Mystery Benefactor,”
beauty on the outside 