Fragrance Reviews
Fragrance and perfume reviews as well as my favourite home fragrance, candles and diffusers. Here you’ll find everything fragrance related including exclusive launches and my top favourites from international best sellers to niche British perfumer finds.
Dior Untold Fragrance Podcast
[historic samples] Who doesn’t have a podcast these days? Well, I can tell you who does – Dior. If you’re a fragrance fan, Dior Untold is well worth settling down…
Sun Day Of London Botanical Candle
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve got a friend who always brings a little bouquet from her garden in a jam jar whenever she visits – she includes the most unexpected things like sprigs…
JUS Gingerlise Fragrance
[unpaid/sample/ad/affiliate] On price alone, this will fall into the niche fragrance category (it’s £165), but if that’s your category you are in for a treat. It’s super-summery – full of…
Jo Malone London Limited Edition Yuja Cologne
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I adore a citrus fragrance – it’s hard to go wrong with a dash of zest but much as a love the first hit of orange, the dry down…
Jo Loves Mango Thai Lime Re-Release
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I very distinctly remember the original launch of this fragrance (I’m sure there was a candle, too) some years ago in a very clean, white penthouse suite somewhere (so,…
Burberry Touch EDT Bargain
[unpaid/sample/ad/prioradrelationship] I couldn’t let this pass by because it’s such a bargain so if you are celebrating Father’s Day in any way OR you’re looking for a cheer up gift…
PKnMX Fragranced Candle
[purchase] Pina Colada is definitely the theme of the week (and bathing – more to come on that theme, too)! I was recommended this small brand and as soon as…
Elizabeth Arden White Tea Mandarin Blossom
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] If you like a tea based fragrance with a bit of citrus this is for you. The newest version of White Tea is a lovely, fresh formulation that is…
Banana Republic Dark Cherry & Amber Fragrance
[unpaid/sample] Oh my! Because of my love-hate reaction to Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry fragrance, I was really keen to try this cherryfied offering from Banana Republic. I initially had intended…
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Believe it or not, I was up at 7 this morning doing a quick yoga session which is something I couldn’t have envisaged happening in a month of Sundays…
Estee Lauder Compact Fragrance Part 5
So, this is the last of my Estee Lauder posts – I’ve finally worked my way through the whole collection. I have so much enjoyed going through them one by…
Estee Lauder Compact Fragrance Part 4
There were always going to be dogs! In fact, one of the most sought after solid fragrance is the Imperial Foo Dog from 1974 – a Chinese style ‘ivory’ carved…
Jo Loves Orange Butterflies Fragrant Paintbrush Gel
[sample/affiliatelink/ad] I’m starting to work my way through current product and have been really keen to test out the Orange Butterflies fragrance from Jo Loves. Orange Blossom was my favourite…
Estee Lauder Compact Fragrance Part 3
Part of the reason that these compacts last so well is the attention to detail in production. After a mould is made (by submerging in rubber, then curing and having…
Liquid Hard Candy Fragrance 2002
Who remembers Hard Candy? The brand launched in 1995 with pastel nail polish and almost immediately shot to fame when Alicia Silverstone was seen wearing the pale blue shade, Sky,…