Perris Monte Carlo Rose de Mai
Rose de Mai, also known as Rosa centifolia (hundred-leafed rose) or Provence rose, is a hybrid rose that grows in May and only in Grasse, a town in the French R...
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Trussardi (Original, Eau de Toilette)
Another discontinued fragrant gem is the Italian vintage creation Trussardi by Trussardi, designed and launched by the Italian designer house in 1983. Although ...
Caron Bellodgia, Eau de Toilette
Today I’m reviewing Caron Bellodgia, a discontinued fragrant gem I stumbled upon by chance while it was still available in select stores. I first tried it a few...
Balmain Jolie Madame
Unlike other classical fragrances I was able to sniff over the years from my mother’s collection or in perfumeries, I had never had the pleasure to try Balmain ...
Francesca Bianchi Cuir Soyeux
I’ve already spoken about perfume’s powerful ability to evoke memories with regards to old-fashioned cosmetics that remind us of our younger years. Francesca Bi...
Frassaï Blondine
An old French tale tells the story of charming Blondine, a beautiful fair-haired princess who lived in a castle with her loving father, King Benin. One day, at ...
Francesca Bianchi Under My Skin
When I tried Under My Skin on my wrist for the first time two years ago, I sensed a familiarity I couldn’t quite put my finger on. I thought of perfumes of the ...