Tag: fragrance review
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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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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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Angel’s Share by Kilian is still one of my favorite fragrances
Angel’s share is a fragrance that I loved on first spray. It is sweet and cinnamon-y in a very enjoyable way. I absolutely loved wearing it throughout the fall and winter, particularly because the scent lingered on my sweaters, letting me enjoy it for days after the initial spraying. Angel’s Share by Kilian $210 for…
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Experiencing Nest New York Fragrance Oils
For my trip to New Orleans, I took with me some fragrance oils from Nest New York. For one, they are smaller bottles, which help with packing for travel, and I just wanted to try something new. Nest New York Fragrance Oils $98 for 30 mL $35 for 6mL Right now I am wearing Madagascar…
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Finally trying the much hyped Delina by Parfums de Marly
This fragrance is so hyped, that I just had to know what it smelled like. When I first sprayed it, I thought, “Oh no, another over hyped fragrance that I won’t like.” Then it settled, and I found myself enjoying it. I think I have only eaten rhubarb twice in my life, actively smelled it…
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Very quick first impression: Voce Viva by Valentino
I felt underdressed trying this on at home. I definitely felt like I needed my hair in an updo and possibly one of those ribbon choker necklaces and a boatneck blouse. So maybe it didn’t feel like me at all. For some reason I think this is a special occasion scent on me. It just…
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Byredo Blanche, when you’re looking for a good clean fresh scent
On first spray of Byredo’s Blanche, I thought, “This smells nice.” But since I am trying, mightily, to get better at understanding fragrances, I tried to go deeper. “Is it clean linen, with maybe white florals, a touch of citrus?” Here are the actual notes: Byredo Blanche $200 for 50 mL Notes: Top: Aldehyde, rose…
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