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Autumn Scent Update: Dark Florals and Other Pleasures
My fragrance posts are few and far between these days, as I test and buy so much less than I used to and hence mostly wear perfumes I’ve already spoken about. For blogging purposes, this is not ideal. I do still go through distinctive moods, however, and aut..
Byredo Unnamed and 10 Violet Fragrances to Try
Violet is one of my favourite perfume notes*, especially if it’s blended with wood, or green notes, or moss, or leather. It is therefore relatively – but not entirely – understandable that I bought Byredo’s unnamed scent pretty much as soon as I tried it. I ..
The Smell of a Very Handsome Man (a.k.a. Arquiste Art Deco Velvet Candle)
My sister, who isn’t easily impressed by frivolous luxury products, took one sniff of the Arquiste Art Deco Velvet candle and exclaimed: “Oh, it smells like a very handsome man!” I believe this to be very close to the original premise of the scent – Art Deco..
5+5 Autumny Autumn Fragrances
I don’t believe in perfume seasons. As with anything else, I think people should find out what works for them and then do/wear whatever they like – be it dark leathers in summer or colognes in winter. So it’s with some embarrassment that I admit to wearing q..