Yesterday while working, my colleague and I were looking to Serge Gainsbourg for some perfumed inspiration – as you do. Well for those of you who are fans of Serge, and there are many of us, you may want to get acquainted with a few […]
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Perfume Tour Of Parfums de Nicolaï : A Glimpse Of The Head Office, Laboratory and Store In Paris
Hello perfume lovers today I’m going to give you a glimpse of the interior of the Parfums de Nicolaï head office, laboratory and main store as well as their gorgeous smelling wares. Perfume lovers are probably well acquainted with the Parfums de Nicolaï perfumes and founder Patricia […]
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 […]
It’s Bastille Day : Get Your French On With This Playlist
I haven’t compiled a French music list for a while, so here’s one for summer and what better day to do it than Bastille Day or La Fête Nationale as they say in France. I have committed to learning Le Marseillaise today so I can […]
Life In France : Perfume Advertising About Town
In my teeny town perfume advertising is a mainstay. Yesterday on the walk to school I noticed the now classic Terre d’Hermes on display in one of the newly widened streets – desert, horse and bare chested man. Charlize Theron is glammed up in sparkly gold for the […]
Perfume Review : Borneo 1834 from Serge Lutens : Classic Patchouli
I have a confession to make. I’m a patch head. I adore patchouli in perfume and love Borneo 1834 by Serge Lutens. There’s nothing like a dark, rich patchouli and the experience of a pleasurable physical reaction when one hits the spot. I know that patchouli is […]
Daytripper : Marseille : Better Than Expected
Marseille still has a bit of a bad reputation and I never hear anyone saying they’re visiting the city as their main destination for a holiday. Note I’m using the French spelling of the city, as there’s an ‘s’ added to the end of the […]
Perfume News : French Vanity Fair’s Top 50 : Which Perfumer Made The List?
The French Vanity Fair has released a list of ‘Les 50 Français Les Plus Influents Du Monde’ or the 50 Most Influential French In The World. Well this year one perfumer has made the cut. The perfumer is … can you guess? I’m sure the photo has steered […]
Favourite French Things : French Pharmacy : Nuxe Rêve de Miel: Just Like Honey
French pharmacies offer a treasure trove of products to explore. One of my favourite pharmacy ranges is Nuxe founded by Aliza Jabès in the early 90’s. Nuxe‘s hero product is Huile Prodigieuse, one of my favourite dry oils and apparently a bottle is sold every seven seconds. […]
Perfume Review : La Petite Robe Noire by Guerlain : Macaron Indulgence
The house of Guerlain is held in high esteem by perfume lovers all over the globe, including this fan. I’ve written about my love for Shalimar, one of the best perfumes of all time and I’m rather partial to the entire family that has sprouted […]
Paris : 10 Perfumes Celebrating The City Of Light
The Paris attacks as you can imagine have dominated the news coverage in France this week. I’ve felt a combination of sadness and anger, and an acknowledgement that this will not be an isolated incident. Of course the ongoing situation is complex. And yes terrorism […]
Perfumed People : What Perfume Does Catherine Deneuve Wear?
In the October 95th edition of Vogue Paris, Catherine Deneueve is interviewed and talks of her love of perfume. She is asked about her long time favourite – Guerlain‘s L’Heure Bleu and what she wears today. While she doesn’t reveal the actual perfumes she instead talks about the […]
