My perfumes for the week: Sunday: Serge Lutens Un Bois VanilleBlack vanilla absolute, licorice, sandalwood, coconut milk, beeswax, caramelized benzoin, bitter almond, Gaiac wood, tonka beanI just bought this Fragrance.com decant from Mercari, and it's lovely! Monday: Oil Perfumery's Angel (Mugler)Top Notes: Sweet Coconut and Flowery JasmineHeart Notes: HoneyBase Notes: Patchouli and BergamotI'm giving Mugler another try. I … Continue reading Scents of the week Mar 22 – Mar 28
Month: March 2020
Scents of the week Mar 15 – Mar 21
My perfumes for the week: Sunday: Mon GuerlainNotes: Carla Lavender, Vanilla Tahitensis, Sambac Jasmine, Album SandalwoodThis was my wedding scent! It's sweet and pretty and elegant. The longevity isn't very good, but I don't mind reapplying. Monday: Unforgettable by Alexandria FragrancesNotes: Amber, Vanille, Vetiver, Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Spices, Gardenia, Bergamot, Lotus, … Continue reading Scents of the week Mar 15 – Mar 21
Coping with the COVID-19 chaos
This post contains affiliate links - see full disclaimer Like many other people, I imagine, I thought that the turmoil surrounding COVID-19 wouldn't really touch me. I'm fairly healthy, I don't work outside the home, and we only have the boys on the weekends. Boy, was I wrong! LOL The first inkling that this would … Continue reading Coping with the COVID-19 chaos
Scents of the week Mar 8 – Mar 14
Sunday: Blonde Rose by Clean ReserveTop Notes: Aldehydes, Water AccordMiddle Notes: Rose, Peony, JasmineBase Notes: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, MuskThis is such a pretty fresh rose scent. It doesn't last super long, but it's worth reapplying. Monday: Confession time - I didn't write down what I wore, and I can't remember for the life of me! Tuesday: … Continue reading Scents of the week Mar 8 – Mar 14
Scents of the week Mar 1 – Mar 7 (and Be Layered review)
I recently bought a sampler from Be Layered perfumes, so I tried them out this week. Sunday: Ancient Amber This is a single note fragrance based on AmberI really love this one. It's smells like the amber resin I used to get at the new age store, which I would rub on my wrists to … Continue reading Scents of the week Mar 1 – Mar 7 (and Be Layered review)
Scents of the week Feb 23 – Feb 29
My perfumes for the week: Sunday: Sneaky Clean by Love Potion Magickal Perfumeriea heart of elegant white lilac and magnolia is blended with a fuzzy soap accord and a sheer base of vanilla musk with a sweet touch of cactus flower honey. Mine is an older bottle with the pheromone Super Sexy for Women, but … Continue reading Scents of the week Feb 23 – Feb 29