time. But somewhere between the new wonder of fragrance exploration and adulthood, fragrance lost its glimmer as I became absorbed with adult responsibilities. I lost touch with this side of myself, and forgot to invest time in this creative + worthwhile expression. In an attempt to find a very-missed discontinued perfume, I turned again to the world of fragrance in order to obtain a bottle - and found...

Hmm, suitably named, don't you think? Top notes: Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Orange FlowerHeart notes: Tuberose, OrrisBase notes: Cedarwood, Vanilla, Dry Amber It took a few months for me to work up the nerve to blind buy 'Special Occasion'. Patchouli in fragrances can either be a hit, a miss, or a barely there. I'd hoped for 'barely there' but in this fragrance, it is the fire...

and how people relate to perfumes within the context of that culture, I found quite a few interesting pieces of perfumery trivia that were new to me (about white musks, for example). The first chapters, which talk about the early days of modern perfumery, are also quite illuminating. What I missed from the books is illustrations. I understand supplying illustrations and handling...

a "clean girl" vibe. With refreshing apple blossom, peach, and ylang-ylang, it feels like you just stepped out of the shower - sweet, powdery, and clean. While it's been discontinued for many years, my properly-stored bottles smell just as good as the day I first bought them - so if you miss this unique blend or are just curious, it's worth hunting down an older bottle. 5) "Bombshell...

scent from another. Finally, some more informative names. No idea what they smell like, though. These flacons are my favourites among the North Korean ones I've seen.  Image of colourful Okryu flacons from North Korea Girls on Facebook. Two of these appear to be at least inspired by #Miss Dior. I'll let you decide.  Image of some more Okryu fragrances from North...

I own a travel size) BONUS - "Sunkissed Dahlia | Skylar": review can be found here. CONCLUSION I've got to say... Even though my wallet is relieved none of the fragrances from the discovery set will be making it into my collection, I'm a bit disappointed. Skylar's fragrances are either hit or miss and nothing in between. I thought I'd be adding another bottle to my collection. I feel like...

m only starting out in niche territory, but to me the box was worth it (price vs quantity and quality). I got loads of new niche fragrances to try out, from brands that may never ship to Canada or who are hard to find here. I do have to admit there could've been a lot more 2023 releases (they did miss out on an opportunity here), but the diversity of brands and type of perfumes made it up for me. All in all,...

Nose Behind presents "Marrakech", a unisex fragrance that captures the rich aromas of the Moroccan city in a spicy-sweet bouquet. The new Extrait de Parfum that no one should have missed this year! Let yourself be enchanted and intoxicated by Herbert Stricker's impressions of the city.The Nose Behind Marrakech - The Nose BehindLike a first...

you missed this, get ready to enjoy it again with a better spice combination added in the blend. The new launch has a gorgeous classy bottle. Very suitable for lovers of rose. Great spicy gourmand floral!  too notes: black coffee and Turkish rose. heart notes : Bulgarian rose ,ylang ylang, cardamon...

to my experience) it doesn't blend always well and doesn't have a good chemistry occasionally.  So all the above negative reactions could be a behavior such as :"Damn' with All those rose lovers! This romance isn't for me"kinda thing. Random list of fragrances around the King of perfumery: 1.Miss Dior Rose essence edt. 2.YSL Paris edp. 3.Haramain Portfolio Floral Sculpture edp. 4.Rammstein Rosen...

Woody scent with intense oud and vetiver note. A little sweet and powdery. I get on the blotter after many hours, and even days after, a sweet oudy accord with semi-medicinal cherry cough syrup nuance. Merati-Kashani delivered a magnificent cologne. Continue reading The Blue Hour If you missed the N° 02 series, you can find it here The Desert Landscapes ...

soap, the yellow Golden Cologne, with a fragrance that offers an exclusive sparkling citrus note. Underneath, I catch notes of grass, straw, and something slightly smoky, with sweet, soapy, and gentle musk, nothing animalic or dirty. Continue reading No Two Sunrises Are The Same If you missed the N° 01 series, you can find it here The Noble Collection ...