Brisbane turns purple every year in spring. Usually, around mid to late October, the Jacaranda trees bloom in many locations in the city. Last weekend I took my camera out and searched the University of Queensland (UQ) for the blooms. UQ is a hotspot for the trees and generally signals the start of the exam … Continue reading Purple Haze – Jacaranda Season in Brisbane
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Cold as Ice – Serge Lutens – L’Eau Froide
Well, winter has almost arrived here in my part of the world. And this week, the weather has well and truly turned. Nothing but rain for the last few days. Unusually for South East Queensland, where we generally enjoy dry, sunny autumn/winter months. However, in typical annual fashion, the Snowflake tree in my backyard is … Continue reading Cold as Ice – Serge Lutens – L’Eau Froide
New Week, New Rose
It's a long weekend here, a public holiday Monday, but the new week has begun for most. Over the last several days, I've watched and documented this orange rose in my garden growing. Most of this week was sunny, but it did rain once, I think, giving the rose the impetus to spring into life. … Continue reading New Week, New Rose
Layering – Dior & Naomi Goodsir – A match made in heaven?
I'm not one for layering. I always feel that scents should stand on their own. Why would I buy a 250 dollar niche scent and then layer it? Makes no sense. At least not to me. However, I'm always open to trying new things and expanding my horizons. Naomi Goodsir is a brand I respect. … Continue reading Layering – Dior & Naomi Goodsir – A match made in heaven?
International Fragrance Day 2022
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
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