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Aftelier Patchouli Noir by Mandy Aftel: A Mènage a Trois full of ooh la la!
Read more: Aftelier Patchouli Noir by Mandy Aftel: A Mènage a Trois full of ooh la la!Mandy Aftel, of Aftelier (she is sole founder and perfumer), almost needs no introduction if you are familiar with the world of natural perfumery. I had the pleasure of visiting her hidden gem , The Aftel Archive of Curious Scents,…
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Wales Perfumery: The Celts by Louise Smith
Read more: Wales Perfumery: The Celts by Louise SmithAn olfactory journey through the ancient Celtic world.
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Avon Perfect Nonsense Ginger Blaze: Hay, Meet Ginger!
Read more: Avon Perfect Nonsense Ginger Blaze: Hay, Meet Ginger!Today, I am reviewing what may well be my favourite of the four Avon Perfect Nonsense perfumes, Ginger Blaze.
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Wales Perfumery: Coast, Country, Forest
Read more: Wales Perfumery: Coast, Country, ForestIn readiness for the new Wales Perfumery fragrance launch next week, here’s my 2022 visit and verdict. Diolch yn fawr Louise!
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Strictly Go Dancing! Rosa de Rio by Karen Timson Fine Fragrance
Read more: Strictly Go Dancing! Rosa de Rio by Karen Timson Fine FragranceKaren Timson Rosa de Rio eau de parfum is for fun, frolics and fiestas. It’s also perfect for party season.
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“She smelled like cheap perfume” and so do I!
Read more: “She smelled like cheap perfume” and so do I!“She smelled like cheap perfume” is a quick and lazy way to denote that someone is slightly trashy in an unremarkable novel.
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Perfumes for The Witching Hour
Read more: Perfumes for The Witching HourI like to wear spooky, mysterious fragrances all year round, but they really come into their own as the nights draw in and I’m back in black.
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Papillon Perfumery Spell 125 by Elizabeth Moores
Read more: Papillon Perfumery Spell 125 by Elizabeth Moores“With feathered fans, a gilded hall glinting fires and salt wet rocks your hands and face papered in gold foil a bright stone door with timeworn locks” Poem by Jasmine Moores. © Papillon Perfumery From the archives: From the heart…
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