Category: Fragrance
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Margiela for date night
I was surprised by On a Date, by Replica from Maison Margiela. I don’t know what I was expecting, but I can tell you it wasn’t this. Perhaps, I thought it would be sultry. But instead, it gives a sweet rose scent. If this were a date, I suppose it were anniversary, something where you…
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I will probably never smell this fragrance, because it’s for dogs
I know this now, so you have to know it, too. Dolce and Gabanna make a fragrance for dogs. It has notes of sandalwood, musk, and ylang ylang. It was inspired by and named after Domenico Dolce’s dog Fefé. I know, you probably think this seems ridiculous. But hear me out. Fefé Fragrance Mist for…
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The adventurous Rotano by Maison D’etto
I had never heard of Maison D’etto or tried any of the brand’s fragrances. But I happened upon a sample of their Rotano eau de parfum and have been testing it out. I’m going to be honest with you. This has been a very difficult fragrance for me to wear. Mostly this is because no…
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365 days of fragrances
This year, I am going to do a full 365 days of fragrances. I don’t mean that I will try out 365 different fragrances, or even review all of them. I intend to wear a fragrance, any fragrance, every single day this year. There will, of course, be some repeats in there. The goal is…
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Metal Flower, by the Harmonist is the floral fragrance for me
Metal Flower by The Harmonist smells like a soft floral, at odds with the chill outside. I enjoy how bright it smells. When I first spray it, it feels rather plain, but it starts to develop more and more on me into something more delicate. There is something pretty about this fragrance, that I enjoy…
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Dior’s Sauvage Eau Forte is not what I expected
Are you looking for a last minute gift for the masculine fragrance lover who already has it all? Or perhaps they don’t have it all, just a bottle of Dior Sauvage. Even still, can I recommend Sauvage Eau Forte? Yes, I know, “But it’s just Sauvage.” It’s not. It’s different let me explain. Sauvage is…
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Smelling I Am Her by Forvr Mood
My first foray into Forvr Mood fragrances was I am Her. At first spray, I thought it was slightly powdery, then I got my nose going. I could finally detect the slight fruity sweetness. I get why she called it I am Her. It is decidedly feminine, pleasant, and approachable. Described as an “it- girl”…
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Burning a new candle: Winter Stroll from Replica by Maison Margiela
I finally put up my tiny Christmas tree, dressed it in ornaments, and set up my Christmas Village (aka cookie tins I got from Target). I was feeling festive. It was finally time to burn Winter Stroll from Replica by Maison Margiela. Let’s start with the positives. It has an impeccable scent throw. I can…
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A focused review of I Want Choo Le Parfum
What did I try?- Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Le Parfum, $150 for 100mL What are the notes?- Did I like it?- It was okay. Not my favorite, but not the worse. There is something synthetic feeling on the top when I smell it on my skin, but that goes away for me after a…
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If you already like Delina by Parfums de Marly…
I approached a stranger minding her business, as was I. She turned to me, “You smell good.” “Thank you. No one ever notices.” “Well, you do.” I was wearing Delina Exclusif by Pafums de Marly. I don’t often get fragrance compliments, so when I do I take note. If you somehow escaped the virality of…
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