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Swipes: Pumpkinhead Anointment from The Raw Spa

A joyful, festive fragrance for Autumn….or anytime!

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Seeking (Almond) Joy: Custom Solid Perfume from Dark Beauty Boutique

My capricious little blend shifts between dark and light, sweet and spicy, juicy and powdery…

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Swipes: Mélange Perfume Amber, Chocolate & Tuberose

A brand for which solids are a pillar and blending scents is by design!

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Comfort and Beauty with The Lovely Muse Apothecary

Both comforting and beautiful? That’s a hard space to hold…

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New review format ‘Swipes’ & review of Dinosaur Toes No. 6

A new abbreviated-format review of this cheerful ray of sunshine

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My Non-Traditional ‘Best of 2021’ List

Good grief! It’s December 31st already? When did that happen? I don’t know about you, but for me 2021 has been a mixed bag and not quite the year I thought I was going to have. I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences I was able to enjoy, though many plans were also postponed […]

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Solid Perfume Sampling: Midnight Gypsy Alchemy

Some of the most exciting things are happening in natural perfume…

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The Lovely Muse Apothecary, Part 2: The Art of Scents

Well-crafted original fragrances in heirloom-quality lockets…

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Fragrant Fanfiction: Epilogue Fragrance Irene

When books inspire perfume that inspires reading…

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Hypnotic Decadence: Lilac Wine by Organic Perfume Girl

The notes really shine in the solid format…