Giorgio Armani – Iris Bleu – More Green Than Blue

Happy New Year! For my first write-up for the year, I wanted to begin on a positive note. It comes from an unlikely source of inspiration: an Armani fragrance. I've paid little heed to their Armani Privé line over the years, despite having relatively easy access to most of their offerings.  From time to time, … Continue reading Giorgio Armani – Iris Bleu – More Green Than Blue

Fragonard -Flower of the Year 2024 – Lilas

I haven't seen many lilacs growing in my part of the world, but I did have some of these butterfly-bush plants (also known as summer lilacs) blooming in my yard at one point. Every year since 2010, the famous Grasse-based perfume house Fragonard releases a "Flower of the Year Perfume." We've had, among others, jasmine, … Continue reading Fragonard -Flower of the Year 2024 – Lilas

Reviews – Frederic Malle – Lys Méditerranée – Spring has Sprung

Frederic Malle - Lys Méditerranée - Watery lily - 8.5/10. Spring is in the air in Australia. And with it comes the blooming flowers. Some of the more prevalent around the place are lilies. Indeed, I see them everywhere in various forms and colours, many of them in my garden. Despite its beauty, the lily … Continue reading Reviews – Frederic Malle – Lys Méditerranée – Spring has Sprung