Hummel Buffet...
Our balcony is equipped with plants of all kinds that are supposedly liked by bumblebees and bees (the information on the preferences of these little creatures is often very contradictory online). We strive to provide a blooming oasis every year to contribute a little to reducing bee mortality. So, we have a colorful m...
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Blind Buys - I'm Cured (For Now)
And now comes my comment on the next Cabotine blind buy, Cabotine Gold. I got it along with a body lotion for a small price, beautifully packaged in a golden carton to match the scent. Visually, it is quite appealing. Gold starts off very strong, fruity, and sharp; I can recognize orange and pepper, while the melon get...
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Corteccia lives up to its name
Corteccia was the first fragrance from L’Erbolario that I bought just over a year ago. Or rather, we bought. Because this scent is undoubtedly suitable for both genders. On the packaging of L’Erbolario fragrances, there are usually stickers indicating the fragrance notes of the top, heart, and base. I have not seen thi...
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A Chypre with Edges
Neat, old lady, her white hair styled in a chignon, smells wonderful on the bus. I want to ask what she’s wearing, damn it, I know the scent *thinking*, don’t I have it? Too late, she gets off. I note in my head: soapy, bitter green (galbanum) herbaceous, without sweet floral notes, oakmossy, fresh, distinctive, elegan...
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Silk and Brocade....
When I wear Fashion Decree, I think of silk. Silk is delicate and light, yet it can withstand a lot. Many years ago, I complained to my hairdresser about my fine hair. He comforted me by saying that there is brocade and silk. Brocade is robust and heavy, he explained, in the past, gold or silver threads were woven into...
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Could Woman QoM perhaps be Byzance?
Byzance.... To be honest, I was drawn to the scent by the bottle, the Madame Rochas in blue. I found it very appealing. The description also sounded promising, so I dared to make another blind purchase. To make a long story short, Byzance is a "hit." Although I suddenly had a colleague in mind, whose name I can no long...
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He has my respect, but not my heart
Oud al Mubakhar was the third in a blind order; the ingredients sounded good, the price was affordable, and the reviews and comments here did the rest. What does Oud smell like? I have no experience with Oud fragrances; I haven't had one under my nose until now. There must be some Oud in this scent, otherwise, would "O...
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Silk and Brocade....
When I wear Fashion Decree, I think of silk. Silk is delicate and light, yet it can withstand a lot. Many years ago, I complained to my hairdresser about my fine hair. He comforted me by saying that there is brocade and silk. Brocade is robust and heavy, he explained, in the past, gold or silver threads were woven into...
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The Chameleon
While I am currently decanting a sample of Extreme Pureté for a dear Parfumo, a few thoughts come to mind, so I'll jot them down here; at least one comment is deserved for this scent. At first, a fresh bergamot peeks around the corner, flanked by a bit of greenery. Shortly after, further support arrives in the form of...
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Cherry Blossom - Fragrance Reward for Unloved Duties
Soon it will be summer festival weekend at my father's home. The program is a mix of children's birthday party and shooting festival, and no one in the family is eager to participate. I can easily pass on the clown, the rationed grilled sausages with soggy toast, and the beer sponsored by the shooting club. The last fe...
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Not all that glitters is gold
The description and the ingredients of Gold appealed to me, and the price did the rest. So, Jaipur Homme, Oud al Mukhabar, and Gold were ordered together; after all, shipping costs should be worth it, one must keep an eye on prices. Gold, how does it smell? It's difficult to describe because it seems quite linear in my...
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He has my respect, but not my heart
Oud al Mubakhar was the third in a blind order; the ingredients sounded good, the price was affordable, and the reviews and comments here did the rest. What does Oud smell like? I have no experience with Oud fragrances; I haven't had one under my nose until now. There must be some Oud in this scent, otherwise, would "O...
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