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2023: Starting the Year with Beauty

A quick update and a discount code offer for my readers

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Swipes: Arbore Perfume Atelier Narcotica

Passing it over because it’s a solid or because it’s a natural perfume would be a mistake, folks!

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Solid Fragrance Sampling: Meet the Herb Halfway

A respect for nature… a dash of curiosity… and a wish for both beauty and well-being

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What’s in a Name: Beaumes de Cassis from Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery

There was a lot to parse and ponder in this little gem…

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Swipes: Pumpkinhead Anointment from The Raw Spa

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

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Solid Fragrance Sampling: Arbore Perfume Atelier

“Beast mode” notes made wearable by nature and the solid format…

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Solid Fragrance Sampling: The French Garden Collection plus limited editions from Parterre Gardens

Mystery is part of the allure, and a perfumer is allowed to have secrets…

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Swipes: Sea Witch Botanicals Fae Ring

For the Patchouli lovers…

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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…