perfume whisperer
Guerlain’s famous and fabulous bronzing line, Terracotta, of which I am a huge fan, has a “perfume” to go with. I say perfume in quotes because it isn’t really sold as such- it is summer skin conditioner that has a beautiful subtle perfume. According to Guerlain’s website, Terracotta Eau Sous le Vent is a mist…
Well, I would not have thought it possible but someone has managed to bottle Summer and they call it Honey Blossom. Mandy Aftel of Aftelier perfumes has taken the essence of sweet fragrant air, scented with blossoms blooming with the promise of the honey that’s too come. You can close your eyes & feel the…
One of my favourite perfume groups are the Green scents. Green perfumes tend to focus more on the foliage of the flowers and tend to be fresh with a slightly sharp edge as opposed to the sweetness you get with flowers. This is often due to the addition of aromatic green leaves, grasses and herbs….
Jo Malone is a lovely English perfume company (now owned by Estee Lauder) whose company creates lovely simple inoffensive perfumes. They are easy to wear, especially in public spaces, where you don’t want to overwhelm your friends and co-workers with killer sillage. They have elegant and clean packaging that looks quite lovely on the dresser….
As we say “thank you” to you, our loyal readers and friends, we also say “goodbye” to 2010 as we reflect on some of the best, worst, and most reliable products that have graced our lives. Cheers to 2011 and everything wonderful and exciting in beauty for the new year! Getting ready for a special…
I recently found a bottle of this online- I suppose it is vintage as it is in a bottle style not available for quite awhile. I know this seller and he stocks an incredible array of vintage and hard to find scents. I remember when this oriental floral was launched, in 1986, because at the…
Etro’s Heliotrope, with notes of heliotrope, sweet almond, vanilla, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and petit grain, is the perfect scent to wear to when you want to feel cozy. It’s sweet without being cloying and candy-ish and warm without being redolent with spices. Heliotrope is slightly powdery but in a good way. The scent of almond…
I love tea scents as much as I love tea – a lot. Green tea mania hit in the 90s, and Bvlgari’s Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert became a staple in every perfume lovers collection. I also enjoy L’Artisan Parfumeur’s The Pour une Ete which is a gentle green tea with a barely there jasmine,…
Ok I missed a week and am now a day late with my Beautiful Blogs of the Weekly round up. Get used to it lol. I found some great beauty reading out there…hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did! Dane over at Pere de Pierre gets a few things off his chest…
The title of this post refers to the common note in Chanel Bois des Iles and Guerlain Samsara. They share a creamy, dreamy and delectable sandalwood note that is front and centre in both– they give me a feeling of calm inner peace, as one might expect from sandalwood incense in a temple. I think…
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