Yesterday I met a dear publishing friend for lunch, and he surprised me with a bottle of perfume. We usually just talk books, but he knows that… Read more “Flanker of a Flanker: review of Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss”
Tag: Parfumerie Generale
Perfumed Pen-Pals: mini reviews
The last few weeks in Oregon, before moving to Texas, lay somewhere between Purgatory and Lake of Fire on my Dante-meter; while in one sense I’d like… Read more “Perfumed Pen-Pals: mini reviews”
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”
From Austria, with love: Perfumed Pen-Pals
I originally connected with Birgit (Olfactoria of Olfactoria’s Travels) by way of consolation prize: I entered—and lost—a draw for some Andy Tauer samples on her blog, which… Read more “From Austria, with love: Perfumed Pen-Pals”
Carried by the Wind
Today Robin noted the launch of the three new Cartier fragrances in their Les Heures de Parfum series, but I have eyes (nose?) for only one: L’Heure… Read more “Carried by the Wind”
