Posts Tagged ‘niche fragrance’

• Parfumerie Generale No. 25 Indochine EDT Perfume Review

  Date: 2012.01.31 | Category: fragrance | Response: 6

  

  I have limited exposure to Parfumerie Generale and because of Indochine, I realize that I need more exposure to this line. If half of their fragrances are as good as Indochine, then this is a line worth checking out.

  Indochine is a rich, sweet tonka-benzoin-vanilla. You do smell the dried resinous benzoin. But, what makes this better than sniffing a jar of benzoin resins is that Indochine is complimented by cool spices like cardamom. The honey shows up on my skin. Remember, honey likes… Continue reading | 6 Comments

• Tommi Sooni Eau de Tommi Sooni II EDT Perfume Review

  Date: 2012.01.24 | Category: fragrance | Response: 3

  

  I mentioned in my best of 2011 post that the Tommi Sooni line is the luxury perfume line to try in 2012. This line has mastered the art of “modern classics”. The scents seem familiar (they are based on classic chypre formulas, etc.) but the scents are updated and perfected. This master blending paired with expensive smelling ingredients makes this a luxury line worth trying. And lovers of Guerlain-esque gourmands must try Eau de Tommi Sooni II.

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• Fragrance Foundation Indie FiFi Award Nominees

  Date: 2012.01.19 | Category: fragrance | Response: 9

  

  The Fragrance Foundation received many nominees for the 2012 Indie FiFi Awards. You’ll notice that about half are natural perfumes this year. On the 30th of this month, the 5 finalists and the winner from these nominees will be announced at the Elements Showcase (I’ll be attending). The winner of the Indie FiFi Award will receive $10,000. So, let’s wish each of these nominees luck!

  40 Notes Perfume Spring Vetiver, Sampaguita Jasmine, White Winter Flower, Exotic Ylang Ylang, Cashmere Musk, Exquistie Amber, and Oudwood

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• Happy New Year’s Eve! Aura Bubbly Candle Review

  Date: 2011.12.31 | Category: home scents | Response: 2

  

  I hope you all are having a safe and fun New Year’s Eve! I’m boring and staying in for my own pani puri party, champagne and 1940′s comedies. My candle of the evening is perfect. It’s Aura Bubbly.

  Bubbly smells like bubbly. It’s dry,tart and slightly fruity sweet like wine grapes and freshly sliced apples. As the candle burns, it keeps that dry champagne and table grape aroma but also gains a warm, fresh “out of the dryer” towel scent because it is warm… Continue reading | 2 Comments

• L’Artisan Parfumeur Vanille Absolument/Havana Vanille EDP Perfume Review

  Date: 2011.12.17 | Category: fragrance, video reviews | Response: 6

   

  L’Artisan Parfumeur Havana Vanille is sweet. It’s more “vanille” than “Havana”. So, perhaps that is why the name has been changed to Vanille Absolument. Or because of a lawsuit.

  

  Havana Vanille opens with a balsamic vanilla bean pod with a spiced rum. The vanilla is a realistic vanilla bean pod. It seems “leathery” and oily. The rum is there and I like it. But, the clove throws my nose off a bit. It’s medicinal to me. But, with some… Continue reading | 6 Comments