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Honest perfume reviews with an occasional foray into whimsy. I hope you’ll fall in love with a new fragrance and invite me to the wedding.
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The candle market is a competitive one, but this one really stands out. Find out why it impressed the socks off me.
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The Perfume Society Seasonal Scent Box: Autumn
It’s my favourite time of year. No more humidity or stickiness. I’m embracing the changing of seasons and that includes my perfume choices.
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Miller Harris Powdered Veil by Mathieu Nardin: My Kind of Perfume
Call me old fashioned, because I am, but I absolutely adore any fragrance that speaks of earlier decades. I’m highly suggestible and like to live in whatever world my fragrances take me to, so Miller Harris Powdered Veil had me…
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Zephyr by Ruth Mastenbroek 2022
From the archives: I always look forward to a Ruth Mastenbroek launch and I was privileged to be part of a consumer panel that gave feedback on her latest trio.
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Avon Far Away Splendoria 2022
This is, according to Avon, “the world’s first white oud accord.”
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Avon Far Away Beyond (Parfum) 2021
This Avon launch delves into new and welcome territory: parfum strength.
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Cacharel Ella Ella by Dominique Ropion 2025
Cacharel Ella Ella is cleverly named. It’s boomed in popularity as a girls’ name and the temptation to buy someone a perfume that bears their name, will never get old.
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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude 2025 by Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion
A brand-new review for a brand-new fragrance: introducing Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude.
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Papillon Hera Extrait de Parfum by Liz Moores 2022
Could there be a more beautiful wedding gift than a perfume made especially for your wedding day by your genius Mum?
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Ariana Grande Thank U Next by Jérôme Epinette
From the 2019 archives: Every time I try an Ariana Grande fragrance, the sales assistant has tried to put me off.
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