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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”

October 8, 2013September 29, 2016 by dee

I wore heartache to Vegas

Cape Heartache, that is. The latest in the still moderate line-up from Imaginary Authors, I first experienced the fragrance in Josh Meyer’s basement laboratory in Portland, Oregon.… Read more “I wore heartache to Vegas”

September 29, 2013December 16, 2015 by dee

Donna Karan, Woman

I don’t usually think of vetiver as adding “greenness;” its grassy heritage tends to impose more of a texture than an actual smell: in Woman, that texture… Read more “Donna Karan, Woman”

January 5, 2013July 19, 2016 by dee

Parfum d’Empire, Equistrius

“Go Straight to Full Bottle, Do Not Buy Decant, Do Not Save $200.” Dionne made me laugh with that quip, but who’s laughing now? I can barely contain… Read more “Parfum d’Empire, Equistrius”

July 27, 2012July 19, 2016 by dee

Ormonde Woman, Emily Carr and a Giveaway

As administrator of our blog Dee normally chooses the artwork for my posts, which I find helpful since she’s more knowledgeable in the area than I am. Basically,… Read more “Ormonde Woman, Emily Carr and a Giveaway”

May 28, 2012July 19, 2016 by Di

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