evoke[ing] an air of disorder while maintaining a sense of balance and tranquility through the inventive use of incense and myrrh… Writing a review of a new Amouage… Read more “Amouage Interlude (Woman)”
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‘Where have you been all my life?’: Rochas Femme
Where have you been all my life? This was what Danielle asked herself on first spritzing Rochas Femme. She sent me a generous sample, and I had… Read more “‘Where have you been all my life?’: Rochas Femme”
Parfum d’Empire, Equistrius
“Go Straight to Full Bottle, Do Not Buy Decant, Do Not Save $200.” Dionne made me laugh with that quip, but who’s laughing now? I can barely contain… Read more “Parfum d’Empire, Equistrius”
On (good) reformulations: Lanvin’s Arpège
Like death and taxes, perfume reformulations are a certainty. The word ‘reformulation’ pushes all the wrong buttons for many perfume enthusiasts, but I try to be positive.… Read more “On (good) reformulations: Lanvin’s Arpège”
Wrist vs. Wrist: Jour Ensoleillé & Afghanistan Orange Blossom
I sampled Sonoma Scent Studio’s entire line within the first few months of falling down the rabbit hole, and quickly discovered that Laurie Erickson’s woody/labdanum/incense fragrances did very nicely on my… Read more “Wrist vs. Wrist: Jour Ensoleillé & Afghanistan Orange Blossom”
beauty on the outside 