Category: Fragrance
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Windows Down is not the scent I was expecting
When I saw the name of the fragrance was Windows Down, I had a clear picture to describe what experience this offering from Henry Rose would remind me off. I thought of driving on a cool day, with the breeze wafting in to my car as I cruise. It’s carefree. It’s fresh. It’s not this.…
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Reviewing Cheirosa 59
I had a coworker, who smelled amazing every time she passed by. And yet each time I was surprised to hear that the scent was Sol de Janeiro, “the purple one.” The purple one, officially Cheirosa 59, is the scent associated with the brand’s Delicia Drench Body Butter. The fragrance is deep floral with touches…
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Looking for a men’s fragrance from Diptyque?
On a day I didn’t feel great, I thought that a fragrance called Eau de Minthé might be the answer. I had assumed that this parfum from Diptyque would smell like soothing fresh mint. Instead, it smells reminiscent of my father’s signature scent. It’s a masculine scent that projects into the room. Because it is…
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When I wore Hypnotic Poison
While I was looking an alternative to a discontinued fragrance that I fell in love with as a teenager. It was scent that made feel beautiful and start to think more about the power of scent. The beauty advisor at Sephora suggested Dior’s Hypnotic Poison as a good alternative. I remember I got a tester…
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Giving Vanilla 28 yet another chance
I have this tiny vial of Vanilla 28 from Kayali. Even though I hated it on first spray I decided to keep it for a particular reason: I hoped that it would get better with time. Or rather I discovered that it did. This is the fragrance that I continue to give another chance. Even…
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Finally trying 1 Million by Rabanne, and I have some thoughts
This week I’ve been wearing 1 Million by Paco Rabanne. It’s a woody scent, with some spice. As a quick review, I enjoy smelling it on myself, except it doesn’t seem to last very long on my skin. I have had better results getting it to linger on my clothes. It doesn’t seem too overpowering…
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I just tried two more Miu Miu fragrances. Here’s what I thought.
A few weeks ago, I told you my thoughts on Miutine by Miu Miu. I wasn’t a big fan of it. I couldn’t really detect the notes on my skin. It could have been the fragrance; it could have also been by nasal congestion. I wasn’t sure. You might think I’m coming to you now…
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So is this Kilian fragrance really unforgettable?
When I went to the Killian boutique last year, I had a chance to smell Born to Be Unforgettable. A cola fragrance? As an American, you’d think I’d be intrigued by something that smells like our national drink, but I was unsure. I remember the cola notes shining through and surprising me. I left that…
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Bet you never heard of this version of Sauvage from Dior?
Begrudgingly, I tried my sample of Balade Sauvage, from Dior’s La Collection Privée. I was expecting it to be overpowering and masculine, just like the famous Sauvage. But instead, I find myself really enjoying wearing it. The first spray was a surprise. The many sprays after that were a specific, intentional choice. I honestly could…
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Quick thoughts on Miutine, with a caveat
When my bottle of Miutine arrived in the mail, it smelled amazing. And by it, I mean the box, because at some point in the shipping process the glass bottle had shattered. I went in to Sephora to exchange for an intact bottle and tried again. I first tried this fragrance from Miu Miu in…
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