I describe the fragrance simply as “tension.” That’s how I perceive it. Pulling forces, action and reaction, exertion and transmission, and so much potential in between. Hopefully you’ll see what I mean.
Body & Soul – Matthew Decker – Fragrance Review
Body & Soul is a new perfume from Matthew Decker Fragrances. Body & Soul was released in 2019.
Youth Dew Amber Nude – Tom Ford x Estée Lauder – Fragrance Review (and Beauty History!)
Amber Nude comes in the sleek, iconic ribbed and cinched Youth Dew bottle. For me, that’s pretty much where the true similarities end. The fragrance does pay homage to its roots in the deep, dark drydown, but any family resemblance between the two is generations apart. Like, Amber Nude is a swank young socialite, and original Youth Dew is her great-great aunt in regency clothing over on the settee kind of separation.
Ariel – Sammarco – Fragrance Review
Ariel is a green floral perfume created by perfumer Giovanni Sammarco for his brand, Sammarco, and released in 2015. The perfumer describes the scent as ” A romantic and sensual perfume dedicated to redheads.” He says that hidden within the formula of the perfume is the name of a woman.
Rhubarb & Custard 1:29 – 4160 Tuesdays – Fragrance Review (and a cheesecake recipe!)
I chose to order, as a 100mL blind-buy, Rhubarb & Custard 1:29. Not because I love rhubarb fragrances, actually, quite the opposite is true — they never work for me. Too tart, too bitter, too green… but when I saw this one, I just knew I’d found “the one.”
Etat Libre d’Orange Experimentum Crucis, and thoughts on writing “negative reviews”
The topic of negative perfume reviews is pertinent to me today, as I think about my liberties, because I tried a perfume, and I didn’t like it, and usually that would be the end of it. But some people think that my hesitation to then go out and bash the fragrance publicly is a major problem in “the fragcomm,” a giant smear on the credibility and reputations of just about everyone.
The Enemy of Good is Perfect (perfectionism, procrastination, and making excuses for not writing)
Do you struggle with writing, because you are demanding perfection instead of striving for excellence? Are you always waiting for the perfect time, perfect conditions, or perfect opportunity? Are you saving your best ideas for that “perfect” situation (that might never present itself)? If so, maybe you can relate to my latest post, in which I am committing to letting go and writing more.
Ceremony – Mirus Fine Fragrance – Fragrance Review
DISCLOSURES First of all, let me say right up front that this post (like all my others) is unsponsored and unsolicited. All of the bottles and samples reviewed and photographed…
Reflecting on Notre Dame
I was at work, in the operating room, which is like a windowless cell. An alert flashed on my phone. Notre Dame is burning. I work in Cincinnati, over 4,000…
The Intersection of Coffee Culture and Fragrance Culture
Coffee is associated with luxury, intellect, and leisure. Its aroma is distinctive, familiar, and comforting, but also bold and sophisticated. So, it’s no surprise that the scent of coffee is popular in fragrance. While explaining the history of coffee culture, which can be divided into three “waves.” I’ll also suggest some coffee-centric fragrances that could represent each stage of perfume culture development.
Margot Elena Subscription Box No. 06 – Spring 2019 – Unboxing & Review
An unboxing and description of the Margot Elena Subscription Box #6 for Spring 2019, and a quick sniff of Lollia’s new fragrance called “This Moment.”