evoke[ing] an air of disorder while maintaining a sense of balance and tranquility through the inventive use of incense and myrrh… Writing a review of a new Amouage… Read more “Amouage Interlude (Woman)”
Tag: Vanilla
She Loves You: By Kilian, Amber Oud
I wanted to dismiss Amber Oud outright, and I’m laughing at myself for my snobbish reasoning: it’s just so damned easy to like! It’s one of those… Read more “She Loves You: By Kilian, Amber Oud”
Sample Summer: Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau
When Parfum Initial came out in 2011, I wanted to like it– as a lover of all things Shalimar– and, happily, I did. I thought then, as… Read more “Sample Summer: Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau”
A Seasoning of Samples: Dior Eau Noire
Opening on a bracing lavender note, Dior’s Eau Noire quickly transitions into a creamy, slightly burnt curry. While the first few moments pay homage to what we… Read more “A Seasoning of Samples: Dior Eau Noire”
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”
beauty on the outside 