Tag Archives: Guerlain

Do I Know You From Somewhere? – Review: Guerlain Un Ville, Un Parfum Moscou

I must admit to not having the fondest memories of Moscow. I studied Russian in high school and we went there on a student exchange when I was sixteen. Let us just say getting lost all alone on the subway … Continue reading

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Sailing Upwind – Review: Guerlain Sous Le Vent + Giveaway!

Sous le Vent is the second perfume that came to me by way of the good people of Place Vendome Haute Parfumerie in Belgium. This perfume was dedicated to Josephine Baker by Jacques Guerlain in 1933, it was re-released in 2006 … Continue reading

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Rage Against The Dying Of The Light – Review: Guerlain Vega

In yesterday’s post I talked about the blue hours and how perfume can jolt me out of such a mood, one that can do this job excellently is Guerlain’s Vega. (This is what I ordered from Heaven in Belgium along … Continue reading

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Into The Blue – Review: Guerlain L’Heure Bleue

I actually never expected to particularly like the old Guerlains. Of course I wanted to try them, own them even, because I think a collection should have such important “founding fathers” of perfumes present and accounted for. Like Shakespeare belongs … Continue reading

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Where Is Heaven? – Turns Out It Is In Belgium!

Through a post by Dimitri on Sorcery of Scent I became aware of Place Vendome Haute Parfumerie. A place every perfume lover should know about. On my quest to explore the House of Guerlain in its entirety (I know, quite … Continue reading

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Amuse Bouche – Review: Guerlain Iris Ganache

I love Guerlain. But when it comes to attempting to review one of their perfumes, I am having the hardest time. I dither around, wear it for weeks, trying to get it right. I am afraid of saying something stupid, of not … Continue reading

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Last Week In Perfumeland – Weekend Link Love

Sunday again! I am spent! as Austin Powers would say. Too bad my children don´t realize that Sundays are for resting and recuperating from a stressful week, they carry on as if it were any old day, the little rogues, … Continue reading

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Can There Be More Than One Queen? – Shalimar Comparison

I recently received samples of various vintage concentrations of one of my favorite perfumes – Shalimar. Danielle took pity on me, to stop my lamenting that I would never, ever get my hands on vintage Shalimar, which practically rendered my … Continue reading

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Paris-Oregon-Vienna: Vintage Guerlain On The Road

The Christmas mail overload was to blame that I found another lovely gift in the mail only yesterday, but I couldn’t be happier anyway. What better way to greet 2011, than smelling of Shalimar that is 43 years old? My friend … 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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