In Celia Lyttleton’s book The Scent Trail, which is about her travels in search of inspiration for a bespoke perfume, there is one sentence I love. I… Read more “My ideal rose”
Tag: Rose
Guerlain, Eau de Cologne du 68
Cologne du 68 does not deserve to be relegated to the ‘afterthought’ territory where most colognes reside (in my mind, at least). Considering its massive list of… Read more “Guerlain, Eau de Cologne du 68”
Sonoma Scent Studio, Nostalgie
When Laurie offered to send a sample of her newest fragrance along with my purchase of 2011’s Fig Tree, I (of course) accepted the gracious offer. While… Read more “Sonoma Scent Studio, Nostalgie”
Freedom!
I have just commenced two months paid leave from my job. This is ‘Long Service Leave’, and I’m eligible for it as a permanent member of the… Read more “Freedom!”
Guerlain Bois d’Arménie
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”
beauty on the outside 