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”
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It’s not you, it’s me: Chanel Cuir de Russie EDT
Instead of merely writing Chanel’s Cuir de Russie off as a scrubber, and attempting to write a hilarious “Things I Hate” post, I’m going to test the… Read more “It’s not you, it’s me: Chanel Cuir de Russie EDT”
Magic Carpet Ride: Memoir Woman
Amouage is a seductive perfume house. The mystery, the ancient and exotic imagery that springs to mind, the luxurious presentation marked “The gift of kings,” each of… Read more “Magic Carpet Ride: Memoir Woman”
Le Labo, Poivre 23
Yours truly was one of the lucky winners of Victoria’s recent Le Labo draw on Bois de Jasmin—and I received my new 15mL bottle of Poivre 23… Read more “Le Labo, Poivre 23”
Annick Goutal, Ambre Fetiche (not a review)
Ambre Fetiche, one of four in Goutal’s Orientalist collection created with Isabell Doyen, goes for $135 (50mL) and $175 (100mL) at Luckyscent, respectively. Beautyhabit, however, is having… Read more “Annick Goutal, Ambre Fetiche (not a review)”
beauty on the outside 