Notes: bergamot, rose water, almond, Damask rose, Rose de Mai, incense, vanilla, patchouli. I always look forward to the new Shalimar flanker each year. This time, Guerlain highlights rose in Shalimar Millésime Rose. The original Shalimar doesn't feature rose prominently, so it's an interesting choice to introduce it now, especially since other notes like leather … Continue reading Guerlain – Shalimar Millésime Rose – Pink Shalimar For A New Audience?
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Guerlain – Tobacco Honey – Too Much Honey, Too Much Money
I never intended to order a sample of Tobacco Honey from eBay. Last year, while perusing the site, I came across a sample of Vétiver Fauve for sale. Knowing that this fragrance line is particularly difficult to find in Australia, I ordered the sample and had it sent to my sister's apartment. Imagine my horror … Continue reading Guerlain – Tobacco Honey – Too Much Honey, Too Much Money
Review – Guerlain – Iris Torréfié – Old World Glamour In A Modern Guerlain
Review - Guerlain - Iris Torréfié - My favourite from the L’Art et la Matière - 8.5/10. This week, I’m in the mood for irises. It’s walking iris season in my garden, and to celebrate, I’ve been discussing a couple of new iris fragrances that have recently been released. If you’d like to revisit those … Continue reading Review – Guerlain – Iris Torréfié – Old World Glamour In A Modern Guerlain
Guerlain – Patchouli Paris – Soft, Elegant & Overpriced
Guerlain pairs patchouli with iris in their latest fragrance. For whatever reason, I thought that Guerlain's new Patchouli Paris would be another in the long line of rose/patchouli scents. Thankfully, it's not. No doubt, the reference to Paris in the name, the color of the perfume, and the association we have linking rose with patchouli caused me to come … Continue reading Guerlain – Patchouli Paris – Soft, Elegant & Overpriced