Category: Fragrance
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Orangers en Fleurs by Houbigant smells like springtime
The concept behind Orangers en Fleurs by Houbigant was the use of orange blossoms for 18th century weddings. This central note was associated with fertility and innocence. The fragrance of this offering is very light. I would describe it as feminine and fresh. In the air, Orangers en Fleurs by Houbigant smelled like springtime; on…
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The regal smell of Initio Parfums Oud for Greatness
Oud. That word strikes fear in the hearts of newbie fragrance lovers. Okay, my heart, thereis fear in my heart. When other fragrance reviewers have described the note as “skunky,” I couldn’t help but think twice about trying an oud forward fragrance. And with a name like Oud for Greatness, I had no idea what…
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Cuir Zerzura by Armani Privé, reviewed
In truth, this Cuir Zerzura from the Armani Privé line made me nervous. Based on the name alone, I knew it would have a leather note. Never in my life had I worn a leather fragrance, yet here we are… and I liked it. There’s something sophisticated about this fragrance. Perhaps it was the mandarin…
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If you want to try Commodity fragrances, please get their full Exploration Kit. I beg you.
Last week I reviewed Milk, by Commodity, and scent that is new to me and one that I am thoroughly enjoying. This week, I am going over a way for you to try more of what the house has to offer, their scent exploration kit. In the Exploration Kit, you will get their 6 fragrances…
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Commodity Milk Expressive: A delicious fragrance treat
Sweet, but doesn’t rely on sugar alone. A well-balanced profile of flavors, be it vanilla, cocoa, caramel, or whatever you desire. And of course, great for special occasions. Is that a cake? Yes, certainly, but also a good gourmand. Today, I bring you Commodity Milk Expressive. I believe I have said before that I am…
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Let Montale’s Arabian Tonka take you on a fragrant journey
As a child, I thoroughly enjoyed picking up books by Christopher Lloyd. He wrote fantasy that I just go lost in. One of his tales of adventure and renewal was The Three Lives of Lukas Kasha. It takes place a world away from where I was that fateful summer. It was a story of a…
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Honeysuckle fragrances to honor my favorite flower of my childhood
I remember the honeysuckle bushes that used to grow around the field of my elementary school. During play times, we would stop and pull the stamens from the slower to enjoy that tiny drop of sweetness. Later, I would relish the flowers in my neighborhood as well. Perhaps us kids got carried away with our…
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Quick thoughts on the new Tom Ford Electric Cherry and Cherry Smoke
Let’s get to the point. I get really excited whenever there is a new Tom Ford fragrance release. I ran (drove) down to Sephora to try the newest releases, Electric Cherry and Cherry Smoke. Sigh, they didn’t have it, but more on that later. Nordstrom did have it, so I was able to smell both.…
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I’m going to start overspraying my fragrance. Let me explain
I have typically been very delicate with how I apply my fragrances. A tiny spritz on the wrist there and there. This is partially because I want to save the best smelling scents for some time to come in the future and partially because I don’t want to be offensive. I am going to stop…
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A fragrance brand that is new to me: Glasshouse Fragrances
This week, heading into the new year, I have been thinking about the things I want to try in the future. Today, it is all about Glasshouse Fragrances. It is an Australian brand that has been more recently been introduced stateside. They have a range of scented products, including candles, room diffusers, parfums, and body…
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