Hello perfume people. I’m sorry but I didn’t post a pre-teaser to say I would be going to Pitti Fragranze but I did manage to get there for a couple of days to a very warm Florence. Well nearly two days as I didn’t stay […]
Pitti Fragranze 2016 : No 14 Flowers And Numbers : Teaser
Hello fragrant friends. Yes I went to Pitti Fragranze in Florence for one and a half days, so I will be posting a few pieces on what was spotted and sniffed. I didn’t get around as many stands as I’d hoped but I still managed to […]
New Music : Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds : Jesus Alone
I’ll make this brief and state my adoration for Nick Cave‘s music, his gruff voice and lyrics. Favourite tracks are Deanna, Into My Arms, The Ship Song, Nature Boy and Where The Wild Roses Grow featuring Kylie Minogue. On the face of it an unlikely collaboration, but it […]
Quick Sniff Perfume Reviews : April Aromatics : Part One
April Aromatics is an all natural perfume line masterminded by Tanja Bochnig who is turning out some wonderful creations. I was lucky enough to meet her briefly at Esxence back in March when I was introduced to her range. Tanja is an ex model so is a […]
Favourite French Things : Supermarket Specials : Ambrée Authentique from Mont St Michel
I noticed an interesting fact when I had a peek at my most read articles for the year. The second most popular piece is on the Bien Être colognes that are sold at supermarkets all over France. Those of you who come here will know […]
Fragrant Femmes : Interview with Tanja Bochnig from April Aromatics
I met Tanja Bochnig from April Aromatics at Esxence back in March and was introduced to her natural perfume range for the first time. Tanja has thirteen fragrances in her line and I have been wearing them for a few weeks now and can attest that they […]
New Perfume Review : Rainmaker from En Voyage Perfumes : A Walk In The Forest
From what I’ve smelt of En Voyage Perfumes so far, Shelley Waddington is a key member of that wonderful loosely affiliated coterie of American independent perfumers who are really very good at what they do. Her work moves me, I always feel something and that’s a […]
Atelier Cologne : Bois Blonds Giveaway Winner …
The lucky giveaway winner of the 30ml bottle of Bois Blonds from Atelier Cologne is shosho9311 who entered on Instagram and is also known as Shifa’a Khaled on Facebook. The winner was drawn out of a hat by one of my helpers (i.e. my youngest son). Please contact […]
Smelly Interludes : Music Gigs : Top 5 Smells
Music gigs are magic. There’s nothing like hearing live music to transport you from daily life. Last week I attended two gigs which is totally out of the ordinary. I would love to see and hear more music acts but Paris gets everything and occasionally an […]
July Favourites : Summer Is Here
Summer is racing by and I’m dying to enjoy every moment before it passes through and is gone in a puff of smoke. The town I live in is now absolutely heaving with people and even though I love the added energy the traffic is […]
Quick Sniff Reviews : Atelier Cologne : 5 x Perfumes + A GIVEAWAY
Recently I had some good luck and won a giveaway on Instagram (my favourite social media platform by the way) from Atelier Cologne. Thank you Atelier Cologne! I won 5 x 30ml bottles of perfume that I was more than a little excited about. I’ve […]
Summer Perfumes : My Top 10 : 2016
There’s no getting away from summer in the South of France. It’s hot although thankfully it doesn’t feel quite as stifling as last year. The flowers on hedges and trees are simply beautiful, adding scent and bright pops of glorious colour to the villages in […]
