Monthly Archives: December 2010

Heaven Scent – Review: Caron Parfum Sacré

Parfum Sacré by Caron makes winter livable. Ever since I am a perfume aficionado (phew, thank Goodness, I thought of a word in time: freak, nerd, addict and many more came to mind first ;)) I love the cold, the snow, the … Continue reading

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Balancing Act – Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau D’Ambre

L´Eau D´Ambre is my winter go-to fragrance, like a favorite sweater it fits comfortably and never goes out of style. It was one of the first fragrances by L´Artisan that I tried and it somehow symbolizes all that is great … Continue reading

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Masterpiece – Review: DSH Perfumes Mata Hari

I worked myself into a lather many times over the irrational and plain stupid (so sue me!) restrictions of the IFRA. The emergence of The Natural Perfumer´s Guild´s Outlaw project was something I followed with delight. Take that, bureaucrats without noses! One … Continue reading

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My Favorite Things – Winter Edition

I am always interested in other people’s current reads, or what they like to listen to or what perfume is on the top of their lists at the moment. Well, if I want to be curious about others, I must … Continue reading

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Review, Interrupted: Balmain Ambre Gris

First things first: 1. I really like this fragrance. 2. I really hate the stopper. And as long as there is this indescribable golden golf ball in the picture, I am unable to concentrate. Now, isn´t that much better… Balmain … Continue reading

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Monday Question: What Perfume Are You Wearing For The Holidays?

What are you planning on wearing in the upcoming days? Do you have any favorites for the Holidays? What fragrance is especially festive in your eyes? What scent do you think is most appropriate for office parties? Which ones for … Continue reading

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Another week galopped past me, as the Holidays come nearer time is going by faster and faster, as if it knew how much I still have to do. If it were not for my children (and, truth be told, my parents … Continue reading

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I’m Going Indie – Review: Ava Luxe Love’s True Bluish Light

I am fascinated by independent perfumers. The internet opened unique possibilities of getting into “personal” contact with people, you would otherwise never even hear of. (Not meant as an insult to these people, but alluding to the fact, that I live in … Continue reading

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Meeting with Royalty – Chanel N° 5 Parfum

Chanel N°5 isn’t a perfume, it is an institution. It is probably not an institution waiting for little old me to amble along and review it. Try to stop me! I first wore the Eau de Parfum version of N°5 … Continue reading

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Timelessness – Review: Puredistance Antonia

Just in time before it is available on the company´s website (on 17.12.10), I received a sample of Antonia, the new fragrance by Puredistance. The dutch founder of this elusive and exclusive company, Jan Ewoud Vos, was nice enough to … Continue reading

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