Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Atelier Cologne Perfume Stories

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Atelier Cologne Perfume Stories

We’re full steam ahead into summer (and what a hot summer it’s already been so far!) so I’d like to feature some cool and refreshing citrus scents for you today. Please allow me to introduce Paris-based Atelier Cologne, a perfume house renowned and beloved for their citrus fragrances. Atelier Cologne was founded by the wife … Read More

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Juliette Has a Gun Discovery Set

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Juliette Has a Gun Discovery Set

I have one for the musky/synthetic/amber lovers today! Hip and edgy perfume house, Juliette Has a Gun (JHAG), was launched in 2006 by Romano Ricci. If that name sounds familiar, perhaps it is because he is the great-grandson of famous fashion designer, Nina. Fashion house Nina Ricci has several of its own perfumes so there’s … Read More

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Bastide’s Les Sept Merveilles Fragrance Discovery Set

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Bastide’s Les Sept Merveilles Fragrance Discovery Set

Today, we’re going to take a little journey to beautiful Provence from the comfort of our own armchairs! As spring has officially now sprung and our thoughts are turning toward sunshiny summery days, I want to share Bastide’s lovely perfume sampler with you. Bastide is based out of Aix-en-Provence, France and owned by the famous … Read More

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Maison Margiela’s Replica

Wednesday Waftings: Sampler Set Review – Maison Margiela’s Replica

I’d like to introduce a new feature to Wednesday Waftings: perfume reviews! Some weeks I may choose a particular theme such as coffee note-based gourmands or white florals. And some weeks, I will review a complete sampler set. I’ve chosen to do the latter this week and would like to share my thoughts on a … Read More

Wednesday Waftings: Some Like it Sweet – Gourmand Perfumes Vol. 1

Wednesday Waftings: Some Like it Sweet – Gourmand Perfumes Vol. 1

When I was little, I was known for having a sweet tooth. There was nothing I loved more than saving up my allowance and riding my bike to the mini-mart with my friends to pick out our favorite sweet treats. These days I’m less likely to crave a sugary lollipop or powdery sugar treat such … Read More

Wednesday Waftings: Perfume 101 – A Beginner’s Guide

Wednesday Waftings: Perfume 101 – A Beginner’s Guide

I’ve always had a love for scented items: scented lotions, scented candles, scented lip gloss… and of course, the queen bee of them all, perfume! In the past year, I’ve become even more fascinated with perfume as we’ve all been stuck at home. It’s become a fun little hobby and an easy way to treat … Read More

A Love Letter to Vanilla, Vol. 1: Favorite Vanilla Perfumes

A Love Letter to Vanilla, Vol. 1: Favorite Vanilla Perfumes

Let’s chat about my favorite subgroup of the oriental scent family: vanilla! Vanilla will forever be my go-to fragrance. It’s warm, welcoming, and can smell just plain delicious! It’s usually a non-offensive scent to wear if you’re going to be around folks who typically don’t care for perfume. In the perfume community, it’s known as … Read More