Category: Fragrance
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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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It’s not about smelling good
My format for this blog has been that my Saturday posts have been about fragrances. But lately, Friday comes along, and I realize I haven’t tried anything. Why is that? I have written before on these words from the late Leon Talley: “We have a moral code to dress well, to present your best, ……
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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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