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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 →

Dries Van Noten – Havana Gold – Close But No Cigar

After testing most of the Dries Van Noten perfume range, I've come away relatively satisfied that I don't need a full bottle of any of them. While some of the scents are solid, none have left me thinking, "Wow, I'd really like to starve this week and instead drop $500 on 100ml of perfume". Notably, … Continue reading Dries Van Noten – Havana Gold – Close But No Cigar →

Frassaï – Ajedrez – Atmospheric Chess Game – A New Favourite

Back in 2013, Ralf Schwieger composed one of my favorite iris scents, Iris Nazarena, for Aedes de Venustas. Some people interpreted this fragrance, like many iris scents, as cold and gloomy. However, as it unfolded on my skin, it felt so regal, evoking the image of a noble gentleman reclining in his leather armchair in … Continue reading Frassaï – Ajedrez – Atmospheric Chess Game – A New Favourite →