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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”

October 10, 2012December 16, 2015 by dee

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”

April 8, 2012July 19, 2016 by dee

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”

March 20, 2012July 19, 2016 by dee

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”

March 18, 2012December 16, 2015 by dee

Raiders of the Lost Stash: Opium Fleur de Shanghai

I’m an Opium girl from way back; the Yves Saint Laurent pillar was also my first (devastating) experience with reformulation, and since that offensive bottle of Eau… Read more “Raiders of the Lost Stash: Opium Fleur de Shanghai”

March 12, 2012July 19, 2016 by dee

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