Summer is over, so I wanted to summarise what bottles I wore, what fragrances I sampled, and what I photographed during the sunny season. The air was filled with the scent of frangipani, as it is every summer in Brisbane. My garden came to life with lemon verbena, bougainvillea, roses, and many more plants. Riverwalks … Continue reading Goodbye Summer – My Summer In Photos and Perfume
Tag: Nature Photography
Jasmine in bloom
Perhaps due to the warming weather, the jasmine in my garden is in bloom once again. I say perhaps because there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when my jasmine flowers. I've noticed periods of growth during all weather conditions in spring and winter and even in the autumn—no complaints from me. … Continue reading Jasmine in bloom
Jacaranda Season 2023
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
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
Weekend Walkabout with Cyber Garden
My weekend scent is Cyber Garden from avant-garde Italian fashion house Costume National. Even though they're a designer, their scents are anything but mainstream. For Cyber Garden, Antoine Lie borrows from the past, and perhaps through a little creative marketing from the brand (a supposed vinyl note), they create the slightly left-of-centre Cyber Garden. The … Continue reading Weekend Walkabout with Cyber Garden
Summer Fun – Roma Street Parkland
The period between Christmas and new year wasn't the best for me, as I contracted COVID. Fortunately, after a few days to a week, I was back to 100 percent. I dislike being stuck inside, so I was eager to get outdoors again. It's always good for well-being to be out in nature. So, a … Continue reading Summer Fun – Roma Street Parkland
Springtime in the Park
The spring weather has been excellent in my corner of the world, neither too warm nor too cold. And yesterday, I took the opportunity to walk in one of my favourite parks, Mount Coot-tha Botanical Gardens. Here are some photos I snapped. Which scent did I take to accompany me? Well, it had to be … Continue reading Springtime in the Park