Auphorie Ryukyu
What do you like to spritz when the weather gets balmy and summer is approaching? I can think of several fragrance types. Florals as crisp as sheets washed in M...
La Fleur By Livvy Puck’s Potion
A few weeks ago, I entered a local store and I was greeted by the inebriating aroma of Easter lilies. They were all beautifully arranged in pretty vases looking...
Spring Mood: Mimosa and Linden Blossom Fragrances
When spring arrives, so does my fondness for lightness, reawakening, and transparency. I love those first shiny days as I take in the brisk air with its mix of ...
Gallup Perfume Angora Oud
Named after the founder’s family name, Gallup Perfume is an independent and artisanal fragrance, bath, and body line based in Connecticut. It was a pleasure for...
Marbella Perfumes Ever Present
Born and raised in Nicaragua, Helida Dodd grew up on her family’s farm surrounded by majestic trees, fragrant jasmines, volcanos, the ocean, and delicious food....
Fragrant Loves of the Past
I am dedicating this Valentine’s Day to past (but not lost) loves. If you’ve been in love with perfume for as long as I have, you might recall those young feeli...
Anjali Perfumes Kadamba
As a collector, I am quite often drawn to limited edition fragrances. However, to prevent breaking the bank and turning my house into a hoarder’s den, I need to...
L’Atelier Parfum Rose Coup de Foudre
I welcomed 2022 with a fragrance centered on a sparkling and refreshing rose note with a bubbly champagne accord (read my full review of Der Duft Bubble here). ...
Der Duft Bubble
One of the things the pandemic has taken away from us is the feeling of looking forward to life’s plans and events with joy and excitement. This includes our lo...
Le Jardin Retrouvé Mousse Arashiyama
Known for its elegant fragrances inspired by gardens around the world, Le Jardin Retrouvé recently launched a new fragrance, Mousse Arashiyama. Originally creat...