I spilled, while opening the tiny casket bound vial of OPARDU, and now my fingers are covered in it. Precious liquid, tap, tap, tapping its way across… Read more “Puredistance, OPARDU”
Tag: Tuberose
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”
Slow perfume
I have a particular way of applying Guerlain’s L’Heure Bleue. Much as I love this perfume, I don’t own a full bottle. Thanks to dee’s generosity, I… Read more “Slow perfume”
Amouage: The Library Collection
For your virtual sniffing pleasure, I present Amouage: The Library Collection Mini-Reviews. Some of these fragrances will get full reviews at a later date, so stay tuned… Read more “Amouage: The Library Collection”
Balsamo della Mecca goes Mushroom hunting with Bvlgari Black
Mr. Howe and I went mushroom hunting today with some friends, and my major dilemma was the obvious one: “What perfume do I wear for hunting mushrooms?”… Read more “Balsamo della Mecca goes Mushroom hunting with Bvlgari Black”
