I'd read a lot of positive feedback about Clue Perfumery, a new niche house from the US, based in Chicago. Flaconneur had posted on the brand last year on his blog https://perfumuschicago.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/get-a-clue/, and it had piqued my interest. As my sister was returning to Australia from New York in July, I thought it might be … Continue reading Clue Perfumery – Dandelion Butter – Sappy Green
Tag: American Perfumery
Boka – Suze & Zelen – Orange Blossom & Vetiver
The bottles look interesting. Zelen (pictured above) is my pick of the two—picture from Boka. I've been wearing fragrances from the US independent brand Boka https://bokafragrance.com/ on and off for the last six months. After researching the brand (basically reading their website), I've deduced they're a one-man band. Their founder, Boris Zrnic, of Serbian heritage, named … Continue reading Boka – Suze & Zelen – Orange Blossom & Vetiver
Reviews – Calvin Klein Eternity & Eternity for Men
Reviews - Calvin Klein Eternity & Eternity for Men - American Classics - 9/10. I reviewed Youth Dew, one of my mum's signature scents, earlier in the year. It's a perfume that can be best described as warm and spicy. Calvin Klein's Eternity was another scent my mum wore, chiefly in the warmer months. It's … Continue reading Reviews – Calvin Klein Eternity & Eternity for Men
Review – Estée Lauder – Youth Dew
A signature scent for my mum. Most of the perfume is gone, and at some point, the bottle lost its bow. Estée Lauder - Youth Dew - Spice laden classic from the 1950s - 10/10. As I draft this post, it's the week before Mother's Day, and if everything goes smoothly, I will post this … Continue reading Review – Estée Lauder – Youth Dew