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Monday Question – Let’s Talk Perfume Etiquette!
Have you ever asked a stranger what perfume they are wearing? In which social situations is it okay for you to inquire? Are you afraid your query could be misinterpreted as flirting? “Perfume etiquette is a minefield!” says my friend … Continue reading
People In Perfumeland – Persolaise Of Persolaise, A Perfume Blog
This week I am happy to welcome the mysterious Persolaise to answer my People In Perfumeland questionnaire. I say mysterious, because he keeps his identity a secret, his name, his occupation, but thankfully not his opinions on perfume. An accomplished … Continue reading
Monday Question – Do You Buy Back-Up Bottles?
By Tara Have you bought a second (third or fourth) bottle of any of the perfumes you own already? Which perfumes have you bought back-up bottles of? What are your reasons for doing so? Is it because of reformulation or … Continue reading
An Evening of Orientals – Perfume Lovers London, The New Cavendish Club, London, Thursday 21st November 2013
By Tara Warm, exotic and sensuous, we explored the heady world of oriental perfumes this month at PLL. The evening was presented by Lila Das Gupta and below is a summarised version of events. In her introduction, Lila told us … Continue reading
Posted in By Tara, Oriental
Tagged Ex idolo, Fragrance, Frederic Malle, Guerlain, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Lila das Gupta, London, Nu Be, Oriental, Perfume, Sandalwood, Serge Lutens, Shalimar, Tom Ford
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Monday Question – Are Your Family And Friends Supportive Of Your Perfume Hobby?
Do your nearest and dearest understand and support your hobby/addiction/interest? Do you feel comfortable sharing your interest with them? Do you keep your perfume collection a secret or do you readily display and share it? Is this a hobby you … Continue reading
Woods and Waffles – Review: Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle, Editions de Parfums
By Tara Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle is the first fragrance in a new collection by Editions de Parfums. Frédéric Malle’s aim with this departure from the main line is “to translate into scents the world of people he … Continue reading
Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Frederic Malle, Woods
Tagged Dries Van Noten, Fragrance, Frederic Malle, Gourmand, Perfume, Review, woody
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Monday Question – What Is Your Fondest Fragrant Wish?
Imagine a fairy grants you one wish (that has to do with perfume, I do not think we are all so obsessed that we would spend our one and only wish on perfume if everything else was in the cards … Continue reading
Super Smooth Oud – Review: Ex Idolo Perfumes Thirty-Three
By Tara Yes, Thirty-Three is another oud fragrance but before you click off, please read the next sentence. This is an exceptionally good oud perfume and I’m not someone who is a lover of all things oud-y. Ex-Idolo Perfumes is … Continue reading
Posted in By Tara, Fragrance Reviews, Woods
Tagged Ex idolo, Fragrance, London, Oud, Perfume, Review
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Monday Question – Do You Enjoy Perfume Oils And Solids?
Perfume essences need a carrier substance. Usually that is alcohol, but there also are solid waxes and oils. What base do you prefer? Are you all for sprayable alcohol? Do you prefer portable solids? Or are you partial to skin-friendly … Continue reading
Big Sample Giveaway!
Reader Antje was so kind to contact me with a very lovely suggestion: She wants to give away her extensive sample collection plus two full size bottles (Tokyo Milk Bittersweet and Tainted Love) to one lucky OT reader. The one … Continue reading
