Jenny from the Block – J.Lo Friday

  Did you know that J. Lo perfume is the most frequently searched perfume term on the internet?  Yup, shocked me too.  So given that popularity and our normal propensity for reviewing high end, niche, obscure scents, we’d like from time… Continue Reading

Leap Year Candy

Vetiver and I have a difficult relationship. I blame this on a tragic first meeting with Hermessence Vetiver Tonka, one of … how do I put this delicately? One of the most heinous fragrances on the planet. Vetiver Tonka is… Continue Reading

Making room

Three days until March – which in my book is officially spring. Yahooeeey! Now I know some of you poor folk are shrouded in snow and permafrost yet, but here daffodils are all opened up, leafbuds are swelling ready to… Continue Reading

Three for Tuesday

Released by Christian Dior in 1995, and created by Pierre Bourdon, Dolce Vita has notes of rose, magnolia, muguet, apricot, peach, cinnamon, sandalwood, vanilla, and heliotrope.  There is something about the interplay of the fruity notes on the open that… Continue Reading

Euphoria

Look, let´s talk. You know I love a niche perfume as much more than the next person – maybe a scent you can only get from a little shop on the outskirts of Ulan Bator with no phone or website.… Continue Reading

Terrible Fever, Back Next Week

I’m sorry, but due to some sort of bronchial/respiratory/yuckyness I will be missing this week.  I do apologize.  It’s not like I can smell much anyways.  Stay well and I’ll be back next week.

New York City trip giveaway at Total Beauty

Total Beauty is giving away a a luxurious trip to NYC for three — bring your two best friends and you’ll all get makeovers courtesy of TotalBeauty.com, plus $1,000 in beauty products.  You get one contest entry for every three… Continue Reading