Tag: perfume-review
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Another side of freedom, or rather Libre from YSL
This past Tuesday was Election Day in the U.S. As I thought about what the scent of the day would be, the obvious choice was Libre. Given that it means Free, evoking the American value of freedom. But I didn’t go with the original. I decided to wear Libre Flowers and Flames. If you already…
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A little love for Atomic Rose
Atomic Rose by Initio Parfums has certainly shifted things for me. At this point, I think I am now solidly in love with rose fragrances. I can’t say it’s not your grandmother’s rose. It’s certainly like mine. I don’t know what your grandmother likes. Rather than smelling like the power rooms I remember, it smells…
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Byredo’s Casablanca Lily was love at first spray
I went in to the Byredo store on a mission: I was going to buy something. After falling in love with Blanche, perhaps that would be the one. But as I sniffed my way through the Night Veil collection, my goal shifted. This is the one I should get: Casablanca Lily. To say that it…
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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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Father Figure by Phlur does not smell how I would expect
I had been waiting patiently for this day. I finally tried Father Figure from Phlur. Listen, if you tell me that fig is one of the notes in a fragrance, then you have instantly captured my attention. On my skin this smells like a blend of the fruity fig and floral additions and a bit…
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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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Athalia by Parfums de Marly was not what I expected
When I saw the dark bottle of Athalia by Parfums de Marly, I was expecting something dark, deep, ambery, and brooding, deep. What I got when I sprayed it on my skin was something more sweetly feminine, a powdery floral. But you know what? I like it. I have been wearing this fragrance for a…
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