Bogue Gardelia

Bogue Gardelia is one of those perfume unicorns. Since I first heard its name floating out there last year as a limited edition and read on Kafkaesque the following small part of her extensive review –   “An opulent, baroque,… Continue Reading

Art & Olfaction Award Perfume Samples Giveaway!

And we are in April!  This month, doing something a little different. As you know or may not know, Art & Olfaction Award Finalists have been announced.   Collecting and trying these is always interesting, and the sample giveaway for… Continue Reading

Frederic Malle Superstitious Perfume Review

Frederic malle superstitious

Frederic Malle Superstitious was launched in 2017.  Created by Dominique Ropion with notes of jasmine, rose, peach, amber, incense, vetiver and patchouli.  Frederic Malle Superstitious was a collaboration with fashion designer Alber Elbaz (formerly of Lanvin).  I had been pretty antsy… Continue Reading

Kitchen Remodel does not lend itself to perfume

cora the frenchie anya the frenchie

Weird, huh?  With all the sawdust and power tool sounds, trying to concentrate on sniffing anything is just right out. Everything is covered in a layer of dust. I did my master bath a year ago, and it was upstairs… Continue Reading

Amouage Blossom Love Perfume Review

Amouage Blossom Love

Amouage Blossom Love is launching in 2017.  Disclaimer, I received an early release sample from Amouage. Notes are bergamot, heliotrope, amaretto, ylang, rose, cherry blossom, amber, tonka bean, vanilla and suede.  Reading the note list got me a bit excited… Continue Reading

Basenotes Denver Perfume Meetup!

Basenotes has arranged a Denver perfume meetup – Surrender to Denver on April 8, 2017    You can click the link to see the details and PM Joy if you are attending, but I’ve also included them here.  Hope anyone that… Continue Reading

March Grab Bag of Perfume Samples Giveaway!

Are we at March already?  I’m trying to figure out how January and February passed by so fast. Some news!  Today is my first day of retirement from my 26-year executive position.  I plan to still do some work in that… Continue Reading