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: Honey
Going to extremes with a trio of ambers
Me again folks, filling in for Danielle as she prepares to hit the road for Texas! In a recent pack of lovelies Danielle sent me, she included… Read more “Going to extremes with a trio of ambers”
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”
Allergies. Let’s talk about them.
Not a happy subject among perfumistas. In the current environment, it’s not surprising that we keep quiet about it. Still, here is what is happening to me.… Read more “Allergies. Let’s talk about them.”
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”
beauty on the outside 