I got malled at BBW — on a research project regarding pumpkin scents. I ended up trying their three different pumpkin room sprays on my hands and arms (Caramel, Spiced and Perfect?) along with some other fall-ish stuff … by… Continue Reading
Finally got my little sample of Frederic Malle’s newest, Dans tes Bras. Created by Maurice Roucel, it has notes of bergamot, clove, violet, jasmine, sandalwood, patchouli, salicylates, incense, Cashmeran (a mix of musk, woods, and resin), heliotrope and white musk. DtB… Continue Reading
Hey, guess what?!? In this month’s Elle (with Nicole Kidman on the cover) there’s an article about hardcore perfume addiction, featuring an interview with the Karens of Sniffapalooza, as well as mentions of Now Smell This, Bois de Jasmin, and… Continue Reading
I blame Louise, mostly. Back in the day I had a spate of painting my nails various office-unfriendly colors — glittery, fire-engine reds, mostly — because … well, because I could. I have super-hard nails (nobody appreciates things unless they… Continue Reading
(Today´s guest poster – Shelley! Talking about our good times at the Chi-Cocoa Scentsation in September.) Three Perfumistas walk into a bar… Well, 30+, not 3. The bar was part of a film production house. And despite the fact that… Continue Reading
Being raised on a farm, my parents were very traditional about the roles of men and women. Women did women’s work and men’s work, and men only did men’s work. That left the women to do farmwork, plus all the… Continue Reading
The Benevolent Fairy of Undeserved Blessings, aka Tigs, delivered a bottle of L´Artisan L´Eau du Navigateur to my doorstep the other day. Navigateur is one of those allegedly discontinued fragrances that nonetheless remains on permanent display in L´Artisan Boutiques. Indeed,… Continue Reading