“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”
Tag: Sandalwood
Ormonde Woman, Emily Carr and a Giveaway
As administrator of our blog Dee normally chooses the artwork for my posts, which I find helpful since she’s more knowledgeable in the area than I am. Basically,… Read more “Ormonde Woman, Emily Carr and a Giveaway”
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”
Your name is magical: Amouage Opus VI
When I first saw this painting, it shook me up a little to see my pet insecurity captured so effortlessly in the bold strokes of paint on… Read more “Your name is magical: Amouage Opus VI”
Guerlain, Philtre d’Amour
Philtre d’Amour is unusual for a contemporary Guerlain: it smells like it belongs in their earlier catalogue, alongside Shalimar, L’Heure Bleue, Jicky, and Mitsouko, yet is just a… Read more “Guerlain, Philtre d’Amour”
beauty on the outside 