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Serge Lutens Louve: The She Wolf Who Ate My Chocolates
Serge Lutens has a solid fan base. The company is known for high quality niche fragrance, veering away from the norm, and using the best Noses in the world. There are several Serge Lutens scents that...
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Giorgio Beverly Hills: The Alexis Carrington of 80s Fragrance.
Alexis Carrington, despite her deadly wiles, was actually quite the femme at heart. She may have had the biggest balls in Colorado but she could still pull off a maribou peignoir and a dry Martini....
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Jessica Simpson Fancy Nights: Papyrus and Patchouli and Other Non Sequitirs
I was dead against trying this, having read Luca Turin’s review of “Fancy”, (he labels it apple pie) and believing it to be in the same vein. It very much is not. What persuaded me to buy’n’try Fancy...
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Miller Harris Citron Citron: A Citrus With Staying Power
The problem with most citrus scents is that they start all zingy and end up a bit sour and depleted, like a dried up orange. Take Guerlain Pamplelune for instance. Regarded by many as a citrus...
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Estee Lauder Modern Muse: A New Launch I Love
It’s finally happened. A new fragrance has been launched that I love. There wasn’t even a free tote bag to bribe me with. My sample was free from the lovely lady at my local Estee Lauder concession....
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Rochas Tocade: Like Seeing An Old Friend
I wore Rochas Tocade back in my twenties and cannot remember now why I only bought one bottle, since I am very fond of it. I have been wearing a sample today and have been enveloped in a warm,...
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La Vie est Belle Legere: Now it’s Just Right
Forgive my brief absence. I spent a few days in beautiful West Wales with family (the photograph is of Cenarth Falls, Pembrokeshire). Sadly I did not make it to nearby Caldey Island, nor did I...
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Ralph Lauren Romance: Perfectly Good and Proper
Wearing Ralph Lauren Romance makes me feel that whilst working the casual vibe, my jeans should be pressed, my T shirt should be white and it’s OK to add pearls. It’s clean and bright and floral and...
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Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose and Gardenia
I first tried Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose and Gardenia (Phew!, can we call it ELPCTG instead?) about a year ago when I wasn’t close friends with Tuberose. I found it too creamy and...
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Guerlain Insolence: Where Have You Been All My Life?
Sometimes when I’m exploring new fragrances to blog about, something comes along that makes me wonder why on earth I have taken so long to get round to it. Guerlain Insolence is one example- why...
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