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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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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 gem of a fragrance came about.
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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 Ånd Fragrance by Simon Constantine.
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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 gathered into a bouquet any bride would get misty eyed over.
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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 urge you to try her work
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Cochine Tuberose and Wild Fig by Kate Crofton-Atkins and Maurice Roucel.
Galbanum dodgers sit down! You may not want to join in with this one. The rest of you, come with me and discover Cochine Tuberose and Wild Fig.
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Maison Margiela Replica Whispers In The Library 2019
Over on the Mumsnet Perfume Thread (Hi chums!) the MMM Replica range crops up a lot. A particular go-to favourite is By The Fireplace.
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Avon Eve Privé EDP by Nathalie Lorson
I’m a big fan of Nathalie Lorson and if you love her previous creations and co-creations (YSL Black Opium et al, Mugler Alien Goddess, Armani Cuir Noir) then have a look at this
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Atelier Des Ors Riviera Sunrise by Marie Salamagne 2022
If you’re familiar with the luxurious and covetable perfumes from this house, then you may be expecting Atelier Des Ors Riviera Sunrise to be as glorious as it sounds. I can confirm that it is
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Hush Hush! Whisper who dares…
A collaboration between Sarah McCartney and amazing vlogger Smurfy Girly aka Claire Sprigmore, Hush Hush should ideally be worn in a Paris nightclub whilst wearing a trouser suit
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Falling Through the Chypre Portal
As I drench myself in Papillon Dryad (ensuring full 36-hour coverage, I’m not kidding) I breathe a sigh of relief that I managed to make it through the chypre portal
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How to Explore Silk Route Scents from Home: Ormonde Jayne La Route de La Soie -
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Eau de Boujee: What I did on my holidays by Lisa Jones. -
Gallivant Los Angeles EDP (2019)by Karine Chevallier -
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