I’ve stated on more than one occasion on my youtube channel that I chose the wrong part of Asia to live in. While Japan prefers to politely scent the air, and that’s all good, I’d much more prefer to brazenly perfume the body, and for that, we need to head over the Middle East, where…
Category: Perfume Reviews (Short)
The ZARA Improbable Collection
The ZARA Improbable Collection was initially launched in a group of four 2019, and then a few months later, more fragrances joined the party. These are ultra-simple and ultra-affordable creations come in cute, colourful, and zany bottles that remind me of something that Comme des Garcons or Tauerville would create. They are great for travel,…
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….
Banana Republic Icon Collection – the first 5 – REVIEW
In the major cities of Japan, we do indeed have a few Banana Republic (BR) fashion chains, but they’re not as prominent as Zara, H&M, or TipTop. I don’t frequent these stores because I don’t live in a large city, they only carry Japanese sizes, and because Japan is not a fragrance culture, it’s harder…
Smell Bent – First Impressions on a Fist Full of Samples
Smell Bent is a quirky, Indie brand based in Los Angeles that has produced over 100 fragrances, many of which are already out of production. They are quirky, fun, and inexpensive. The illustrations and perfume names are sometimes hilarious and can also be very appropriate. The brand started in 2009 and the nose behind all…