INFO Unica by Pantheon Roma 100ml Extrait de Parfum HOW DID WE GET HERE? I was in the Harrods Perfume Hall looking to try some new scents. The beautiful sales associate (Hi Kaz!) suggested that I try Unica. As soon as the scent landed on my wrist I whimpered, because I knew I that it …
Review: “Etat de Grâce” by Plume Impression
INFO Etat de Grâce by Plume Impression 80ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I found this fragrance at a price that was so low it was almost CRIMINAL! I had never smelt it before but I already owned another fragrance from this brand so I was willing to take the blind-buy risk. HOW DOES …
Review: “La Fenice Pour Femme” by The Merchant of Venice
INFO La Fenice Pour Femme by Merchant of Venice 100ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I purchased “Imperial Emerald” at a boutique in Venice and I was given a sample of this fragrance with purchase. It was an instant love at first sniff! HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? Imagine yourself eating a …
Review: “Gris Charnel” by BDK Parfums
INFO Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums 100ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I was browsing the perfume hall in Harrods and decided to buy a BDK Parfums travel set. I initially bought the set because it included “Rouge Smoking”. Little did I know that Gris Charnel would end up being the scent that won …
Review: “1889 Moulin Rouge” by Histoires de Parfums
INFO 1889 Moulin Rouge by Histoires de Parfums 50ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I went to see the Moulin Rouge show in Paris and spotted this fragrance at the gift shop. There was only one left in stock so it felt like destiny for me to purchase it. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE …
Review: “Miss Dior” by Christian Dior
INFO Miss Dior by Christian Dior 100ml HOW DID WE GET HERE? My wonderful brother gave me this fragrance as a birthday gift. I love you BDO 🙂 HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? This fragrance makes me feel like a stay-at-home daughter, a hypergamous wife, a passenger Princess, a haute couture femme, a …
Review: “Bohemian Oud” by Zara
INFO Bohemian Oud by Zara 80ml EDP HOW DID WE GET THERE? I’ll be honest. The shiny gold and glass bottle was enough to entice me to give it a try. I am such a magpie. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? This is an intoxicating blend of vanilla, black pepper, and cacao. Not …
“Rivalité Impériale” by Plume Impression
INFO Rivalité Impériale by Plume Impression 80ML EDP. HOW DID WE GET HERE? My friend ordered this fragrance and could not stop raving about it. I was intrigued by the luxury photo-frame packaging so I decided to go all-in. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? You know when you go to a restaurant and …
“Ciel de GUM” by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
INFO Ciel de GUM by Maison Francis Kurkdjian 70ML EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I went to visit the MFK boutique at Rue d’Alger when I was on vacation in Paris. I already owned a significant collection of MFK fragrances at this point so I asked the lovely sales associate Margot to show me …
Review: “Mystic Leather Nights” by Jesus del Pozo
INFO Mystic Leather Nights by Jesús del Pozo 100ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? My friend sent me a voice note and said “Stop whatever you are doing and buy this!”. Well, there was only one thing to do after that…research the notes endlessly on the fragrance databases to confirm that it was worth …