Tag: fragrance review
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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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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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John Varvatos Eau de Toilette may not be my type
I decided to test John Varvatos Eau de Toilette out of a desire to get to know more fragrances in the masculine category. This is one of those regret on first spray fragrances. For me, that means that the smell is quite powerful, perhaps too powerful. I wasn’t able to distinguish the notes when it…
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Le Male Elixir is certainly a powerful fragrance
I recall smelling someone wearing Le Male by Jean Paul Gautier and being the person asking, “What fragrance are you wearing?” As a result, my hopes were high as I tried the Le Male Elixir. Oh buddy, not the same experience. The first spray was overwhelming and instant regret. I was glad I wasn’t planning…
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Let’s talk about Cassili by Parfums de Marly
Just looking at the bottle of Cassili from Parfums de Marly, I expected something fruity, definitely smelling strongly of peach. I can tell you now there is no peach, and I’m disappointed. But I duped myself, so that’s what I get for judging based on appearances alone. When I sprayed the fragrance, I could tell…
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Giving Fleur de Peau by Diptyque a chance
I will admit, Fleur de Peau from Diptyque is a scent that really put me off. On first spray, I regretted the spritz. There was something about it that was overpowering in a bad way. As a result, I refused to wear the scent, until today. I sprayed the scent on just one wrist, to…
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