Kyse Perfumes Vanille Debauche
One of my earliest scent childhood memories is of my dad smoking his pipe. I should, in fact, say pipes because he proudly collected them. I have inherited this...
Dolce & Gabbana For Women
Is there a fragrance you have purchased over and over again? I can think of several, but Dolce e Gabbana for Women might win the contest for me. Launched in 199...
Maison d’Etto Fragrances
Maison d’Etto is a line whose fascinating fragrance collection I’ve had the pleasure to try after winning a discovery set from the artistic perfumery magazine C...
Francesca Bianchi Cuir Soyeux
I’ve already spoken about perfume’s powerful ability to evoke memories with regards to old-fashioned cosmetics that remind us of our younger years. Francesca Bi...
Chanel Cristalle, Eau de Toilette
If I had to pick one perfume for life it would probably be Chanel Cristalle Eau de Toilette. This fragrance embodies many of the warm/cool, bright/dark contrast...
Frassaï Blondine
An old French tale tells the story of charming Blondine, a beautiful fair-haired princess who lived in a castle with her loving father, King Benin. One day, at ...
Sixteen92 Bruise Violet
I first heard of Sixteen92 Bruise Violet while researching fragrances inspired by cosmetics a couple of years ago. I was immediately drawn to its name and descr...
Francesca Bianchi Under My Skin
When I tried Under My Skin on my wrist for the first time two years ago, I sensed a familiarity I couldn’t quite put my finger on. I thought of perfumes of the ...
Jul et Mad Stilettos on Lex
Inspired by the silhouette of a mysterious woman wearing high heels on Lexington Avenue as she begins her career in the beauty industry, Stilettos on Lex is the...
Anatole Lebreton Incarnata
Many of us search for perfumes that are reminiscent of make-up accords because they evoke memories of sniffing and playing with lipsticks, creams, eye shadows, ...