This week, Facebook Fragrance Friends had a theme of Italian perfumes! Now, I would have been totally prepared for this, had I been able to honeymoon in Italy, like we planned! Since we did not (*shakes fist at COVID*), I had to dig through my samples to find enough Italian perfumes, lol. Here they are: … Continue reading Scents of the week Aug 23 – Aug 29

This week's theme on Facebook Fragrance Friends was Fruit Salad. We were supposed to pick our fruitiest scents to wear. I don't have a lot of fruity scents, so I had to dig through my samples, lol. Sunday: Clean Reserve's Blonde Rose Top Notes: Aldehydes, Water AccordMiddle Notes: Rose, Peony, JasmineBase Notes: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, MuskThe … Continue reading Scents of the week Aug 16 – Aug 22

First, I'd like to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Hope you had a lovely day, filled with flowers and mimosas! Here are the perfumes I wore this week: Sunday: Marsha Mellow by Love Potion PerfumesBeloved vanilla and warm musk swirled with fluffy sweet marshmallow flavoring and given staying power … Continue reading Scents of the week May 3 – May 9

Sunday: L'Instant Magic by GuerlainAfter the bergamot top notes, L'Instant Magic reveals a musky floral with notes of freshness (rose, freesia). A trail of white musks worked as a "muscinade" (a nod to the celebrated Guerlinade) is warmed by wood and a touch of almond.This is a super powdery perfume on me. I'm not usually … Continue reading Scents of the week Apr 26 – May 2

I still followed my alphabetical scent of the day with the Facebook Fragrance Friends group, at least for a few days this week. Here are the perfumes I wore this week: Sunday - Wood Sage & Sea Salt by Jo MaloneWaves breaking white, the air fresh with sea salt and spray. Alive with the mineral … Continue reading Scents of the week Apr 19 – Apr 25

I'm still participating in the Facebook Fragrance Friends alphabetical Scent of the Day theme. Here are my perfumes I wore this week: Sunday: Perversion by Black Phoenix Alchemy LabSmoky rum and black tobacco with a whisper of steamy leather with a splash of crystalline chardonnay, layered over a sensual, sweet, and deceptively magnetic base of … Continue reading Scents of the week Apr 12 – Apr 18

Last week I mentioned how the Facebook Fragrance Friends group is doing an alphabetical Scent of the Day theme. I've been joining in, even though I've had to dig through my samples to get some of the letters, so here's my perfumes for the week: Sunday: Into the Night by Bath & Body WorksA timeless, … Continue reading Scents of the week Apr 5 – Apr 11

My perfumes for the week: Sunday: Sample day! I tried a few different samples. CK Everyone, Viva La Juicy Pink Couture, and Versace Dylan Blue for her. I'll be passing on CK Everyone, but I'm keeping the other two to try again later. Monday: Goddess of the Blue Moon by Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie A serene … Continue reading Scents of the week Mar 29 – Apr 4

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

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