Category: Fragrance
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The sweet scent of Holy Peony
I wanted to wear something feminine, there was something about that day that just called for something pretty. Why not Holy Peony from the Christian Dior La Privée Collection? It is floral, slightly sweet, and ever so slightly fruity. It was exactly the kind of scent for the mood I was in. Holy Peony eau…
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Sun Force: First impressions of this fragrance from The Harmonist
I chose this Sun Force from the Harmonist as a way to give myself a little brightness on a tough rainy day. I expected it to smell like sunshine, but that’s not what I got. Maybe it is the vetiver and saffron that I’m paying attention to, rather than the citrus notes. It is not…
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Sol de Janeiro finally has something for the guys
As I write this, there are just two 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to go before I have to go back to business as usual, no longer building my schedule around when games are on. I’m going to miss it, but what if a little bit of the fútbol magic stuck around? Like in a…
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What does Cricket Song smell like?
I’m drawn to fragrance names. Just by what I read alone, I’ll give myself a little spray before doing my research. With a name like Cricket Song, I had no idea what to expect from this Floraiku fragrance. If I had stopped to think, I would have probably thought of something vegetal, or perhaps the…
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Quick try of Book by Commodity Fragrances
It was one of those days that I wanted to get my productivity going. I needed a scent to turn my mind to work. I looked to Book – Personal from Commodity. Surely, it would take me to those studious days, when I was focused and in the zone, ready to complete my projects. It’s…
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Quick thoughts on St. Barts from Ouai
Really quickly, this is about the St. Barts Hair and Body Mist from Ouai. I don’t know how I feel about it. Scent: For my nose it doesn’t have a placeable scent. I didn’t know what I was smelling when I first sprayed it. But as I used it throughout the week, I got used…
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A no fragrance week
I was rushing. All week long. Then I looked up and realized that I hadn’t worn fragrance at all. Sure, I was going to be outside all day that day, in close proximity to others the next, but truly the reason I had a scentless week is deeper than that. I didn’t take time to…
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Impressions of Glossier You Fleur
A little sweet, a lot floral, and definitely reminding me of summer. That is Glossier You Fleur, the newest launch from the brand. Perhaps, it’s shaping up to be a favorite for me of the line. This is my kind of floral, soft and sweet. On the opening I got a fruity vibe that made…
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Life lessons while wearing Uomo Born in Roma Intense
I wanted to wear a more masculine fragrance. It was time to wear Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense. On opening, it smells undeniably masculine. My nose instantly places the vetiver and lavender as something meant for men. I sprayed it very gingerly, as a woman who is a bit shy about how the scent…
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A distracting scent from Armaf
I sat there, very intent on getting work done at a long table at the coffee shop. A man sat down on the opposite side, on his phone. Only it wasn’t his joyful conversation that was distracting me. It was his scent that had me unable to focus on my tasks. Finally, finally, he stopped…
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