Tag: fragrance review
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Ebene Fume: First impressions of this Tom Ford masterpiece
If you were to press me for a description when I first smelled Ébène Fumé, I would have said, “It smells like By the Fireplace but after it took a serious meditation retreat.” It has the smokiness, but it also has a calming woody note. I find it amazing, with my subpar sense of smell,…
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First impressions of Prada’s Infusion D’iris
Alright, alright. Time to talk about Prada. This is my first impression of Prada’s Infusions D’iris. It is the signature scent in their line, Les Infusions de Prada. Prada Infusion d’iris $160 for 100mL Key notes: Iris palladia, neroli, and mandarin I found it to feel like a powdery clean scent. Or at least that…
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Phluid Project Humanity: A quick fragrance review
Jumping right into the review. My first sniff of Phluid Project’s Humanity leaned heavy on the coconut and ginger in that order. Maybe there is something else. I sprayed it on at 10 AM. Taking transit at 11AM could still smell it through my mask. I hope no one was bothered. I shook it up…
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Just a quick review of the Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt cologne and candle
The first time I wore Jo Malone’s Wood Sage and Sea Salt, I instantly thought” I really want this in a candle.” So I bought the candle. Review on that to come. The second time I wore it, I was still a fan. As I sniffed my skin it smelled woody with a sweet edge.…
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It’s officially fall, so here is my review of Autumn Vibes
I have been waiting for this moment. Where I live it is still unseasonably warm, but I am still trying to beckon the crisp fall air. I eagerly put on Autumn Vibes by Maison Margiela. In preparation for this post I wore the fragrance earlier in the week as well. Here are my thoughts from…
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Uh, about the hype on Vanilla 28
I was very confused. When I read the notes, and especially the name, I prepare myself for a deliciously sweet gourmand fragrance. What I got was certainly not that. It wasn’t sweet to me at all, despite the additions of tonka bean and brown sugar. It smelled like something I couldn’t quite place. And it…
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A “strong” showing from Maison Francis Kurkdijan: Aqua Universalis Forte
If you are not living under a rock, in a remote village, or on a technology-free commune, chances are that you have heard mention of Baccarat Rouge 540 from Maison Francis Kurkdijan. The sophisticated sweet scent, which was already much loved in the fragrance community has since gotten even more fans after some TikTok virality.…
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Exploring Rue St Honoré by Ouai
Rue St Honoré, hello. I had kinda known that Ouai made scents, but I never smelled any. When I saw this as a sample offered for my Sephora, I snapped it up. My new things is to try and not read any information about a fragrance and to just go ahead and try it. So,…
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Donna Born in Roma Coral Fantasy by Valentino, and then worn and reviewed by me
I feel that I have to always preface my reviews of fragrances with my shortcomings. First and foremost, I have a subpar sense of smell. I am working on developing my nose, but bear with me in the meantime. The second thing is that I am constantly dealing with sinus issues, which is probably why…
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Tom Ford Private Blend Roses Collection
I know, I already have a post about rose fragrances, but this one is different. Right now, this is a post about the rose fragrances I really really want. I am eager to try these scents on skin. Tom Ford dropped the Private Blend Roses Collection. I am late talking about this as they have…
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