I can’t remember the last time a perfume house sent me samples, or the last time I went out looking for my favorite perfumer’s latest creation. Time… Read more “What I actually wear…”
Tag: Vanilla
Flanker of a Flanker: review of Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss
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”
Jitterbug Perfume: a tale of DSH Lautrec
I first sat down to write about this fragrance in December of 2014. You could say I took my sweet time. The funny thing is, I’d forgotten… Read more “Jitterbug Perfume: a tale of DSH Lautrec”
Dark Obsession (for men), Calvin Klein
On the airplane back from Vegas, The Guy tore open a scent strip from the GQ in his lap. Without asking, he raised it to my nose,… Read more “Dark Obsession (for men), Calvin Klein”
Imaginary Authors, Day 3: Memoirs of a Trespasser
I really love this stuff. Really really. So far, I’ve been impressed overall by the offerings from Josh Meyer–but this one is, as far as I’m concerned,… Read more “Imaginary Authors, Day 3: Memoirs of a Trespasser”
beauty on the outside 