Among all the wonderful, Christmassy fragrances there are to choose from out there, this one has become the epitome or the season for me. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire – bottled. Since its 2015 release by Maison Martin Margiela, By the Fireplace has become one of my absolute favourite fragrances, not only for the…
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Estée Lauder’s White Linen
Created by the very the talented Sophia Grojsman, White Linen is a classic. Like Chanel No. 5, it’s an aldehydic floral. But I think it’s more like Chanel No. 22 than No. 5. I enjoy the bottle for this scent – it’s very 80s glam. The fragrance was released in 1978, and in the 80s this…
Why I’m Not a Fan of Celebrity Fragrances – Three Examples Reviewed
Perfume snobbery does exist. Some people would much rather say that they’re wearing the latest Chanel or niche perfume than admit to dousing themselves with an inexpensive Britney Spears or Paris Hilton fragrance. Am I a fragrance snob? Yep. Allow me to explain. I’m a deadbeat when it comes to popular western culture. I have…
Cherry Fragrances – A Yummy Selection
I adour the note of cherry in fragrance. I don’t mean cherry the blossom; I mean cherry the fruit. I think there are some people who are always going to find cherry in perfumery to be reminiscent of cough syrup. If you’re one of those people, not everything in this post is likely for you….
Les Eaux de Chanel REVIEW (Deauville, Venise, Biarritz, Riviera)
In recent years Chanel has started to travel a lot lighter with regards to her ventures in perfumery. In 2018, Olivier Polge released the start to a new collection, one that is finally his own from the get-go, called Les Eaux. We don’t yet know how many fragrance journeys will be included in this collection,…
Colonia by Acqua di Parma REVIEW
Now get a whiff of this: You come in from a hot day of sight-seeing in hot and humid weather to your hotel. You crave a shower more than anything, but the idea of a quick cocktail at the bar before you head to your room is too enticing. You order a bespoke cocktail upon…