Category: Fragrance
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Quick thoughts on Juice, the new release from Commodity Fragrances
I went in to Sephora because I had to smell the newest release from Commodity, Juice. I smelled the expressive version, and it was juicy. It was a burst of sweet red berries. Because it was so explicitly fruity, it feels more playful and casual. Unfortunately, because I sprayed it on my hand, I didn’t…
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A very quick review of Commodity Gold -personal
I specifically chose to wear Commodity Gold Personal . I wanted to wear some fragrance, but fly under the radar. Well, that didn’t work out, because it was smelled as soon as I hopped in the car. On the bright side, I liked that it smelled like gold, like a luxurious touch to my outfit…
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Give Fleur de Peau by Diptyque some time
Fleur de Peau by Diptyque is a scent that I have been hiding from. It is not just that the name translates to “Skin flower,” but more because of how I interpreted on first spray. As soon as the scent hit my skin, I thought to myself, “Oh, no. Oh, no. Definitely not.” But I…
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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is a summertime classic
I needed a fragrance that whispered, “Summer is finally here.” In walks Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue for women. A soft citrusy fragrance for those who are fragrance shy. It is citrus without screaming, “I am a lemon!,” and a perpetual classic for a reason. It is well rounded and refreshing. Dolce & Gabbana Light…
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Your favorite designer fragrance isn’t really made by who you think it is
Dior, Chanel, Tom Ford. All of those big names of very expensive designer brands. You just want a little piece of it so you invest in a bottle of fragrance, which in comparison is moderately priced. Your little bottle of Chanel is your piece of the company, how you can wear it on your skin…
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John Varvatos Eau de Toilette may not be my type
I decided to test John Varvatos Eau de Toilette out of a desire to get to know more fragrances in the masculine category. This is one of those regret on first spray fragrances. For me, that means that the smell is quite powerful, perhaps too powerful. I wasn’t able to distinguish the notes when it…
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It might be time to stop spraying your fragrance
Some of you out there have a problem. You are an oversprayer. You are going around, choking people out with your fragrance and we don’t appreciate it. As part of your rehabilitation, I suggest you switch your application method. Maybe it’s time for you to stop spraying all together. Often you can find your favorite…
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Le Male Elixir is certainly a powerful fragrance
I recall smelling someone wearing Le Male by Jean Paul Gautier and being the person asking, “What fragrance are you wearing?” As a result, my hopes were high as I tried the Le Male Elixir. Oh buddy, not the same experience. The first spray was overwhelming and instant regret. I was glad I wasn’t planning…
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Giving Fleur de Peau by Diptyque a chance
I will admit, Fleur de Peau from Diptyque is a scent that really put me off. On first spray, I regretted the spritz. There was something about it that was overpowering in a bad way. As a result, I refused to wear the scent, until today. I sprayed the scent on just one wrist, to…
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Athalia by Parfums de Marly was not what I expected
When I saw the dark bottle of Athalia by Parfums de Marly, I was expecting something dark, deep, ambery, and brooding, deep. What I got when I sprayed it on my skin was something more sweetly feminine, a powdery floral. But you know what? I like it. I have been wearing this fragrance for a…
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