Category: Fragrance
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Father Figure by Phlur does not smell how I would expect
I had been waiting patiently for this day. I finally tried Father Figure from Phlur. Listen, if you tell me that fig is one of the notes in a fragrance, then you have instantly captured my attention. On my skin this smells like a blend of the fruity fig and floral additions and a bit…
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Heaven by Elorea: Some quick thoughts
There is something about Heaven by Elorea. Though it is described as such, I don’t feel transported to a lush floral garden when I spray it on my skin. It is not at all overpowering in its floweriness. Perhaps that is due to the green tea and bergamot on the top. For me, it smells…
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First impression of Carnivale by Brown Girl Jane
Brown Girl Jane. I was excited to see the brand name listed on the Sephoria directory. Finally, I would have a chance to smell the brand. I got to know the story a bit in the Next Big Thing section and took the opportunity to talk to one of the brand’s co-founders, Malaika Jones. When…
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A visit to the Elorea flagship
Something about me. Anytime I need to go somewhere new, I take time to zoom into the area on Google Maps. As I planned my trip to New York, I saw the word Elorea on my screen. Of course, I needed to know more, did some digging, and found out it was a fragrance store.…
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First sniff of Bella Hadid’s new fragrances
I was in Ulta the other day and got a chance to smell Bella Hadid’s new line of fragrances, Orebella. There were four in the collection. Salted Muse, Night Cap, Blooming Fire, and Window2Soul. From what I could tell, based on the display, they intended Nightcap to be the big seller. It smelled quite gingery,…
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It’s almost fall, this is the candle I wish I was burning
I wandered the aisles of Illum sniffing candles. I got to one and decided that was the only scent I needed for the rest of the day. It was the Hygge candle from Scandinavisk. It smelled warm, not in the sense of fragrance definitions but the how the moment it created. I imagine this scent would…
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Getting to know Danish fragrance house, Zarkoperfumes
As, I walked through the fragrance section of Magasin du Nord, eager to try scents I had never heard of before. One in particular drew my eye: Zarkoperfume. Zarko Ahlman Pavlov started his eponymous brand with a particular goal in mind: to bring a signature scent to his high fashion stores. At the time he…
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Golden Wood by Harmonist smells like its name
If you had previously told me to imagine what golden wood would smell like, I would squint my eyes at you and wait for you to come up with a different question. But now, having smelled Golden Wood by the Harmonist, it’s that. That is what it would smell like. Golden Wood by The Harmonist…
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Thoughts on Kilian’s Can’t Stop Loving You
I have been playing with Can’t Stop Loving You by Kilian for some time now. I am ready to give you a review of this orange blossom forward fragrance. It’s a pleasant scent for me, one that is certainly feminine and a sweet floral. As far as my experience with Kilian fragrances goes, this seems…
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My thoughts on Meliora by Parfums de Marly (or why you should be testing your fragrances on skin)
Previously at the Parfums de Marly boutique, I smelled Meliora. It is a fruity floral that I contemplated getting, but I was held back by the $375 price tag. Now, working with a sample, I am content with my decision. The experience I had in store, smelling the scent on paper, did not prepare me…
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