The jacaranda season in Queensland usually spans a few weeks from late September to November. So, sadly, their spectacular purple haze is at an end in my neck of the woods. Indeed, only a few trees around the place still display their purple blooms. I took a few photos over the six weeks that they … Continue reading Jacaranda Season 2023
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First Impressions – Penhaligon’s – Solaris
Solaris - bright and yellow. Very few scents of recent vintage from Penhaligon's have impressed me. And indeed, Solaris doesn't have me doing cartwheels of joy either. However, it's a feel-good fragrance (never a bad thing) radiating good vibes, sunshine, and vitality. Penhaligon's came up with the perfect name. The tropical-themed perfume contains a lot … Continue reading First Impressions – Penhaligon’s – Solaris
Daring Perfumes
Over the weekend, I visited New Farm. Originally intending to take photos of the area's abundant jacaranda trees, my attention diverted to the Powerhouse Museum (pictured). During the last few weeks, and ending in October, the Powerhouse hosted the Brisbane Portrait Exhibition. So, before the exhibition's close, I decided to visit. But, before I entered … Continue reading Daring Perfumes
First Impressions – New Niche Scents – BDK – Pas Ce Soir Extrait, Parfums de Marly – Althaïr, Miller Harris – Myrica Muse & Robert Piguet – Zazen
I only have a little to say or write regarding this quartet of perfumes, so I'll bundle my thoughts together in this post. At the outset, I'm glad these companies are making this stuff as it makes it so easy not to buy anything. Three out of the four are very ordinary. My thoughts are … Continue reading First Impressions – New Niche Scents – BDK – Pas Ce Soir Extrait, Parfums de Marly – Althaïr, Miller Harris – Myrica Muse & Robert Piguet – Zazen
Spring Shots & Perfume
With the weather warming considerably, I've been out and about enjoying all that nature has to offer. Here are a few photos. Grass Tree. Foxtail Fern. Dragon's Breath. Bunya Pine. Most days this month, I've been wearing the weather-appropriate California Reverie from the higher-end line of Van Cleef & Arpels. It's a spring and summer … Continue reading Spring Shots & Perfume
First Impressions – Miller et Bertaux – Aymara
Pictured above is my burgeoning collection of scents from the French house. First Impressions - Miller et Bertaux - Aymara - There's only a handful of brands I actively seek out for their new release perfumes. One of those brands is the French designers Miller et Bertaux. Their offerings are generally well-made, unpretentious, and relatively affordable. … Continue reading First Impressions – Miller et Bertaux – Aymara
The Scent of Brisbane
Brisbane City from Kangaroo Point. September is the time of the year when all the Le Labo City Exclusives become available in every Le Labo boutique worldwide. Consequently, I've made several posts this month discussing the collection. And now, with the month drawing to a close, I decided to pose a question to myself and … Continue reading The Scent of Brisbane
New Farm Park Rose Garden
Prompted by Nose Prose (https://noseprose.com/) and her fantastic blog post detailing her trip to the rose garden in Portland, I ventured out to Brisbane's New Farm Park and its famed rose garden last weekend. The gardens have been around for over a century, opening in 1914. In its heyday in the 1940s, it was home … Continue reading New Farm Park Rose Garden
First Impressions – Le Labo City Exclusives
Le Labo allows the consumer to personalise their purchase. Following my ode/poem/verse/song to Le Labo, here are my first impressions of a few of their City Exclusives. The dopey thing I did was purchase a rather overly expensive discovery set from the newly opened Brisbane store. Still, the outlay for a discovery set is much … Continue reading First Impressions – Le Labo City Exclusives
Ode to Le Labo
Exterior of Le Labo Brisbane. Le Labo recently opened up a new store in Brisbane. It's very exciting and inspiring, especially with September being the month of City Exclusives. It's so exhilarating I wrote a poem. Tis the season to be jolly.Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.City Exclusives in my trolley.Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.Sell my assets to afford these.Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.Ten dollars … Continue reading Ode to Le Labo