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Category Archives: Amouage
My Favorite Things – End Of 2012 Edition
It’s been a while since I have posted about my favorite things, the end of the year lends itself perfectly to such endeavors, and don’t we all love lists? The year 2012 has been an interesting one. I mostly stuck … Continue reading
Posted in Amouage, Ann Gerard, Guerlain, Hermès, Nabucco, Neela Vermeire Creations, Parfums MDCI, Puredistance, Ramblings, Shopping, Vero Profumo
Tagged Amouage, Ann Gerard, Bertrand Duchaufour, Books, Donna Tartt, Guerlain, Hermes, Jean-Claude Ellena, My Favorite Things, Nabucco, Neela Vermeire Creations, Parfums MDCI, Perfume, puredistance, Vero Profumo
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When Every Leaf Is A Flower – My Top Perfume Picks For Fall
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” -Albert Camus I love the fall season. That is a relatively recent development though. In previous, unenlightened (read: pre-perfumania) times, I didn’t particularly care for the sadness of nature’s involution, … Continue reading
Posted in Amber, Amouage, Dior, Dior La Collection Privée, Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Gourmand, Guerlain, Honey, Lancome, Leather, Musk, Oriental, Ormonde Jayne, Patchouli, Puredistance, Sonoma Scent Studio, Woods
Tagged Amouage, Autumn, Chanel, Dior, Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle, Fall, Fragrance, Ginestet, Guerlain, Lancome, Ormonde Jayne, Perfume, puredistance, Review, Sonoma Scent Studio, Top Picks
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Knight In Shining Armor – Review: Amouage Interlude Man
I’m a girly girl. I don’t particularly like that statement, but in the end, it is true. I like the colour pink, I wear make up, I can’t for the life of me play ball games, I have long hair, … Continue reading
Posted in Amber, Amouage, Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Leather
Tagged Amber, Amouage, Christopher Chong, Fragrance, Leather, Perfume, Review
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The Dark Tower – Review: Amouage Interlude Woman
When I was in London in May, I had not only the good fortune to meet with Christopher Chong, the amazing creative director of Amouage, but I also got the chance to smell Interlude Woman and Man as the first … Continue reading
Posted in Amouage, Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Spicy
Tagged Amouage, Carine Vinchon Spehner, Christopher Chong, Chypre, Interlude
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Dearly Beloved – Review: Amouage Beloved Woman
Beloved couldn’t have come to my mailbox courtesy of the wonderful Christopher Chong, at a more opportune moment. I was deeply in love with another perfume at the time, I had been wearing it non-stop for four unprecedented days in … Continue reading
What The Husband Wears – The Masculine Side Of Life
My husband has come far. Being dragged unwillingly into the forecourt of Perfumeland by me, he has evolved from wearing Ralph Lauren Polo Blue for years to having a small, but distinguished little stash of high quality fragrances (appointed by … Continue reading
Posted in Amber, Amouage, By Kilian, Cologne, Fragrance Reviews, Ormonde Jayne, Puredistance, Ramblings, Roja Dove, Serge Lutens
Tagged Amber, Amouage, By Kilian, Christopher Sheldrake, Fragrance, Ormonde Jayne, Perfume, puredistance, Review, Serge Lutens
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The Star-Trek Amber – Review: Amouage Opus VI
I have withstood the siren song of Amouage’s Opus line fairly well until now. Although I like especially Opus I and Opus III just fine, I have not yet been tempted to acquire a full 100ml bottle so far. Now there … Continue reading
Posted in Amber, Amouage, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Leather, Resins, Spicy, Woods
Tagged Amber, Amouage, Christopher Chong, Dora Arnaud, Fragrance, Frankincense, Opus, Patchouli, Perfume, Pierre Negrin, Review
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What To Wear For The Holidays – My Favorite Festive Perfumes
The next days are full of celebrations and festive events for most of us. A special occasion calls for a special perfume. Here are a few suggestions of my favorite festive fragrances to wear for the upcoming Holiday celebrations. Parfumerie … Continue reading
Posted in Amber, Amouage, Aroma M, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Frapin, Gourmand, Guerlain, Incense, Leather, Mona di Orio, Musk, Oriental, Parfumerie Generale, Powdery, Puredistance, Roja Dove, Spicy, Vanilla, Woods
Tagged Amber, Amouage, floral, Fragrance, Gourmand, Guerlain, Mona di Orio, Parfumerie Generale, Perfume, puredistance
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Defying Chong – Review: Amouage Library Collection Opus III
I was reluctant to approach the Library collection for several reasons. First and foremost my love for Epic, Lyric and Memoir and now the major love affair with Honour are expensive enough. Secondly, the Library collection goes down a different … Continue reading
Posted in Amouage, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oriental
Tagged Amouage, Christopher Chong, Fragrance, Library Collection, Opus III, Perfume, Review
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That Place Within – Review: Amouage Honour Woman
Amouage releases a new perfume duo – Honour Woman and Man. I had the good fortune of receiving samples from the company early. As usual, I got it all wrong beforehand. From reading the notes and this review on Ca Fleure Bon, … Continue reading
Posted in Amouage, Floral, Fragrance Reviews
Tagged Amouage, Christopher Chong, floral, Fragrance, Gardenia, Honour, Jasmine, lily of the valley, Madame Butterfly, Perfume, Review, Tuberose, White floral
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