Tag: India

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Neela Vermeire Creations Ashoka EDP Perfume Review

September 18, 2015

Neela Vermeire Ashoka perfume

In a world of excessive perfume launches, you’d expect for the inspirations to be more diverse than they are. But in reality, many of the launches are rather redundant or seem to be inspired by similar things. One of the reasons that I love the Neela Vermeire Creations line is that the inspirations come from a place of authenticity and a true love of Indian culture. Ashoka tells the story of an emperor who declared war to expand his empire; however, after… Continue reading | 1 Comment

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In the House – Brand Spotlight on Neela Vermeire Creations

January 29, 2015

Neela Vermeire Creations

In the House is a feature on EauMG. I’m collecting my experiences from years of perfume sampling and putting together a quick brand overview. There are so many perfume lines out there that it can be overwhelming. My goal with this is to quickly introduce people to niche and indie lines that may be of interest to them.

Who’s in the house? Neela Vermeire Creations

Neela Vermeire Creations

The History & The Perfumer: Neela Vermeire Creations are perfumes inspired by “the history, culture, nature and… Continue reading | 14 Comments

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More Indian Soaps: Chandrika Ayurvedic Soap Review

January 13, 2009

I love Indian soaps because they are so fragrant! My favorite soap ever is Mysore Sandal Soap. One of my other favorites is Chandrika.

This a little bright green bar soap with a spicy blend of sandalwood, patchouli and green herbs. It leaves my skin fragrant and clean. Unlike Mysore Sandal Soap, it doesn’t leave my entire house scented but that may be a good thing.

I recommend it to anyone that likes woodsy, fresh fragrances.

It can be found at Indian markets or on Amazon.

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