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Cacharel Eden by Jean Guichard: You are awful, but I like you.
From the archives: Those over fifty who were raised on a diet of BBC comedy may recognise the catch phrase above. Somehow, when writing…
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YSL Libre by Carlos Benaim and Anne Flipo 2019
From the archives: This is my review of what was then the new launch of YSL Libre. Spoiler alert: I still agree with myself.
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Damn Rebel Witches: REEK Perfumes gives the Bitches a Sister
“We are the granddaughters of the witches you couldn’t burn,” and that to me, is the demographic for this stunning statement scent. In other…
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Drive Them Wild with 4160 Tuesdays
Created as part of the Beaumont Hotel project, Sarah McCartney created Drive Them Wild using only ingredients that could be found in the 1930s.
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Milano Cento Eau de Parfum
I love a good back story, and if you’re familiar with the earlier Milano Cento eau de toilette, you may be aware of how this…
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Ånd Fragrance: Meet my Perfume Friends: Beån, Sånd, Måd, Frånk, and Båre
Although they sound like a bunch of friends you made at uni, Beån, Sånd, Måd, Frånk, and Båre are in fact ethical fragrances from…
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Armani My Way by Carlos Benaim and Bruno Jovanovic
If you’re a white flower fan like me, then this is a treat for you and I. All the white flowers have been duly…
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LUSH Sappho by Emma Vincent
I’ve become a big fan of perfumer Emma Vincent ever since I tried LUSH Confetti and LUSH Frangipani. Emma is a hugely talented perfumer and I…
