Shedonism is the latest perfume by Origins and is inspired by a Tahitian ceremony centering on a Tiare blossom. "On the fabled tropical island of Tahiti, the “society of she” is still celebrated with playful passion. There the women...
Perfume Shorts Archives
Notes on L'Ombre Fauve & Ether de Lilas by Parfumerie Générale {Perfume Short (Review)}
I wanted to let you know that after having ordered not only Ether de Lilas, but also L'Ombre Fauve which I had already reviewed, I have come to the conclusion that there are different batches of these perfumes in circulation....
My Holy Grail Scent: J'Adore by Dior - An Article by Melanie Adrian {Fragrant Reading} {Perfume Review}
J'Adore J'Adore by Melanie Adrian Growing into a new scent was much like changing favourite colors or genres of music. Although a seemingly insignificant adjustment not perceptible to most, for me, the change in perfume marked an important shift...
Jardins de Bagatelle Eau de Toilette by Guerlain {Perfume Short - Express Perfume Review}
"Exquisite", "exquisite" is the word to describe Jardins de Bagatelle. I was curious to test yet another one of the Guerlains in an eau de toilette version as they are in general much decried amongst perfumistas. Seeing this one...
Ruban D'Orange by L'Occitane {Perfume Short - Express Perfume Review}
This is a pleasant surprise; Ruban D'Orange récolte d'hiver by L'Occitane (Orange Ribbon winter harvest) is better than what I expected and full-bottle worthy. The perfume, with its name suggestive to me also of a treat, a confiserie -...
Perfume Short & Celebrity Scent: Maria Sharapova by Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova by Maria Sharapova was launched in 2005 and was created by nose Carlos Vinals. The tennis player reportedly actively participated in the design of the fragrance. She follows the examples of other tennis players who launched celebrity...
New Perfume & Perfume Short: Danielle by Danielle Steel
The first perfume by best-selling author, Danielle by Danielle Steel has now hit the perfume counters. It is described as a lush floral oriental and is meant to convey qualities embodied by the prolific writer and mother of nine children,...
Perfume Short: Mitsouko Eau de Toilette by Guerlain
Mitsouko eau de toilette is still available but I wanted to call your attention to the fact that it does not really exist anymore. What is left is the shell; the bottle reproduces the lovely inverted heart design found...
Scented Thoughts: How to Define a Good Perfume & Double Take on Fragonard by Fragonard {Perfume Short (Review)}
Yesterday, sitting on the couch, sipping my early morning cup of coffee, the lamps unlit, the blinds still un-drawn, and the laptop on, I suddenly became aware of the presence of an exquisite scent surrounding me. It made...