for those with arty preferences. They called it 'The Proposal'. Aptly named, because it is a proposal of two very different explorations of what 'niche for less' may express itself as, in scent. When I looked upon the published notes on the Khadlaj website, 'Date Night' immediately caught my fancy. I adore powdery fragrances. Soft nuances of iris, violet, orange blossom or heliotrope,...

term I'll be covering some of my past samples as well as my Maison Crivelli discovery set. I will be getting a Thameen set some time soon as well. Lastly, if I increased the probability that you begin to question influencers in this space then that is an added bonus. Influencers have a very funny understanding of their value in the ecosystem, failing to understand...

if they were expecting you or you them, even if you are technically strangers.What we’re really talking about is the art of abstraction in perfumery: the creation of a new smell for its own qualities, and not for any fidelity to things already known. How is it done? Magic. For example, a smart, funny, wonderful woman I know once wondered, referring to the great but long defunct Iris Gris (created...

nature, and of course it burns even more calories when carrying something extra, like perfume bottles, hahah! My monthly selection for September 2022, photographed at Emäsalo island in Porvoo, Finland. I love the sea and beaches so those are the most common places for me to take a hike. It's funny that during the summer time many Finns bring lots of beer bottles...

Lazy Geometry Part XXXVIII - "Spot the odd one out". 2 giant cookies to the correct guesser, DM me your addy and vote down below your favourite photo out of the two, I'll make a poll (no, I won't). Yes, there are 37 (I use Roman numerals as they look more fancy and appealing to my self-confessed snobbery) geometry flatlay photos/posts before this one, but I'm too lazy to post them...

Extract™. The fragrance is carried by the sensual depth of cashmeran, musk and sandalwood. Potions & Remedies - Liquid Love Potions & Remedies - Eau the Audacity A bottle of boldness to cast off the shackles of shyness. Audacious orange blossom surprises vanilla and incense; how fancy! Spritz sparingly (or not – we dare you).Penhaligon’s "Potions...

We share the same luv for the note of rose. I believe rose is the king note of perfumery and it comes out to so many different varieties eg: Bulgarian Rose, California rose, Damask rose,Turkish rose, white rose, wild rose and so on it literally makes it very difficult to pick the rose you mostly fancy. The other issue with the rose note is men are scared of it because they believe it is a note for ladies...

through biotechnology and synthetic biology. But regardless of whether we are talking about perfumes with synthetic or natural fragrances, it is ultimately our individual perception and preference that decides which fragrances we are enthusiastic about. Photo credits: iStock (Ninell_Art), Danny ...

and feminine note. The base notes are dominated by airy vanilla and warm cashmeran, while amber provides a deeper, richer note. Euphoria (2013) Als another olfactory tribute to feminine sensuality, "Euphoria (Eau de Toilette) (2023)" was created by perfumers Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion and Fanny Bal. The fragrance is a refreshed...

is launching a new pair of fragrances, "L.12.12 Rose Eau Intense" and "L.12.12 Blanc Eau Intense". The woody-floral women's fragrance "L.12.12 Rose Eau Intense" was created by Caroline Dumur and Fanny Bal. The composition begins with fresh and citrusy notes of white tea, Szechuan pepper and mandarin before a floral...

word, but Gooped Familiar is a fragrance that smells like opulence through the filter of fur. A perfume of spicy florals and musky amber that adorns the wrists of a beautiful and beguiling stranger with a heavily fluffed cream-colored Persian cat in their lap. When you bury your face in that fancy feline's neck later in the evening, you catch the phantom of the perfume through the heat of the animal's...

had brought back from a trip to Australia. She remembered how the precious item perfumed a room with every movement of her hand. The distinctive perfume, with woody notes and milky accents, has made sandalwood a symbol of sensuality, capturing all its softness, gentleness and timeless elegance. Fanny Bal remembers very clearly the moment of her childhood...