Happy International Fragrance Day! A day to celebrate all things aromatic. It's like Christmas Day for us fragrance lovers. Well, not quite, because every day is fragrance day for us. I thought I'd showcase a selection of scents that sent me down the rabbit hole to mark the occasion. These were the first four fragrances … Continue reading International Fragrance Day 2022
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The Rosiest Of Them All – Elie Saab
Seeing and reading everyone's Valentine's day lists with their favourite rose perfumes got me thinking and looking through my collection. I realised that I don't own that many out and out rose scents. Indeed, things like Dior's Ambre Nuit and Santal Noir contain rose, but is it the most prominent note in their compositions? Debatable. Santal Majuscule by Serge Lutens showcases … Continue reading The Rosiest Of Them All – Elie Saab
Scent of the Week – Diptyque Eau Duelle
Very rarely do I wear the same scent on consecutive days. I'm spoiled for choice. However, this week (4 days in a row and counting), I've turned to Diptyque's wonderful vanilla fragrance, Eau Duelle, for my scent of choice. It is available in both EDT and EDP forms. I own the EDT, which is an … Continue reading Scent of the Week – Diptyque Eau Duelle
What the?
So I was scrolling through Fragrantica today and had to do a double-take. I noticed two new releases had appeared on the website in their "New Perfume" tab. Mastercard, that's right, the financial services company, is planning to enter the fragrance game. God help us. Priceless Passion and Priceless Optimism are the imaginative names of … Continue reading What the?
2022 Wishlist
It's my first post of 2022, so a Happy New Year to all. Over the last couple of years, I've posted a perfume wishlist. I was able to accomplish most of my wishes from last year. However, my most fulfilling was successfully slowing down my buying. In 2020 I purchased 12 new fragrances, but in … Continue reading 2022 Wishlist
Best Perfumes of 2021
As we reach the end of the year, it's time to reflect on another busy 12 months in perfume. My synopsis of the year, in general, could have been a cut and paste from last year. COVID is still hanging around, new variants popping up, but the vaccines offer possible rays of hope. Here's hoping … Continue reading Best Perfumes of 2021
Feeling Sporty – Tokyo 2020
Ryunosuke Kikuno courtesy of Unsplash.com If you're a sports fanatic like myself, you'll be looking forward to the Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020. Postponed from last year due to COVID, it will hopefully provide a two-week escape from the ongoing pandemic. Although half of Australia is in lockdown as I write this post, luckily, here in … Continue reading Feeling Sporty – Tokyo 2020
Winter Wonder – Molton Brown
Long time, no post. I've been in winter hibernation, alternating over the last couple of weeks between a few different scents, namely Masque Milano's animalic tobacco, Montecristo, and Parfum d'Empires soft suede iris, Cuir Ottoman. Both have served me well during this midwinter time. Queensland winters are hardly harsh. Daytime temperatures in the low to … Continue reading Winter Wonder – Molton Brown
Back To The Future – With The Classics
The movie Back To The Future was released in 1985. It's still one of my favourite movie franchises of all time. In the first film, Michael J. Fox's character, Marty McFly, is accidentally sent back to 1955 to his parent's high school days by his mad scientist friend. Fun and frivolity ensue, but eventually, Marty … Continue reading Back To The Future – With The Classics
Decants for Days – Part 2
Last year, I wrote an article about my favourite websites to shop for decants. It's always better to sample first than to blind buy a bottle, but access to department stores and boutiques is difficult for many and even more problematic over the last year, for obvious reasons. So, fear not, I'm here to help. … Continue reading Decants for Days – Part 2