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...
Nobile 1942 Malìa
On this Halloween Day, I’ll talk about Malìa by Nobile 1942, a fragrance I’d love to dedicate to women who are free spirits, outspoken, defiant, and intolerant ...
Eris Parfums Mxxx.
Launched by Barbara Herman in 2016 and named after Eris, the Greek goddess of discord, Eris Parfums is a line inspired by subversive, unusual beauty and include...
Jo Loves Smoked Plum and Leather
Leather is a scent note that always transports me back to childhood, especially the one that mimics softer leather types used to make purses (see my review of F...
Exaltatum Ruby Wood
I first read about Exaltatum Ruby Wood in a lovely article published in the artistic perfumery magazine Çafleurebon. The talented author Samantha Scriven compar...
Myrrh: History, Legend, Scent
Myrrh is a fragrant gum resin extracted from Commiphora trees that grow in Somalia, Oman, and Yemen. Its aroma profile is balsamic, woody, and somewhat mineral ...
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 ...
Masque Milano Kintsugi
Launched by Masque Milano in 2019, Kintsugi is inspired by the ancient Japanese art of finely repairing broken pottery, where the fragments are placed back toge...
Jo Malone Darjeeling Tea
When I think of tea, my mind goes back to my life in England as a young girl. I vividly remember the sweet, comforting, often lingering scent coming from fuming...
Auphorie Miyako
My initial experiences with osmanthus as a note in perfumery were pleasant and enjoyable, but always in a sweet, apricot-like solifore presentation. I grew to l...