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serumfabergeferngorilla perfumegrapefruithaute coutureheliotropehoneyhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif Marlai Profumi di Firenzeimmortelleinkjane catelayeringlicoricelubinmarc atlanmemoire liquidemiller et bertauxmoisturizerniche perfumeryoscar de la rentaour treasurespacificapeachpimentopinerhubarbrumsandalwoodscottseasonalstrangebeautifultea oliveteo cabanelthe organic pharmacyumamivalentinowatermelonylangPerfume blog dedicated to perfume reviews, reflections and ramblingshttp://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Marina)Blogger2019125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-4653850493282924174Tue, 18 Oct 2016 05:37:00 +00002016-10-18T01:40:56.665-04:00Aether Arts PerfumeAftelier PerfumesArtisan perfumeryDonnaDSH Perfumesen voyage perfumesnatural perfumery By Donna The debate over natural versus synthetic perfumes is ongoing, and both viewpoints have their proponents. It is generally agreed that mixed media compositions are usually the most successful artistically, while purely synthetic scents can lack character and seem faceless or cheap. Naturals often have issues with longevity and the unavoidable limiting factor of http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2016/10/scents-of-place-artisan-advantage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-2242532224914546136Fri, 29 Jul 2016 05:16:00 +00002016-07-29T01:16:31.212-04:00DonnaNotifications Sorry for the long hiatus; sometimes life just happens and time gets away from us. We will return soon with perfume reviews, giveaways and more!http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2016/07/coming-soon-more-perfume-posts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-8787843707856950360Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:37:00 +00002016-01-31T22:37:03.249-05:00DonnaWinnersZoologist Perfumes Random.org has spoken, and the winner of the Zoologist Perfumes Hummingbird sample is Stacey Walls. Just hit the "Contact me" on the right and give us your mailing address. Congratulations!http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2016/01/we-have-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-4037324356523493611Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:01:00 +00002016-01-20T00:01:09.800-05:00Artisan perfumeryChris BartlettDonnaindie perfumesniche perfumeryPaul KilerShelley WaddingtonVictor WongZoologist Perfumes By Donna One of the most distinctive new brands in the crowded sea of niche perfumery is Zoologist Perfumes. Creative director Victor Wong had an original idea, cruelty-free fragrances inspired by the animal world, and in 2014 the first three fragrances of his vision were launched. Beaver, Panda and Rhinoceros are wildly divergent in style, but each one has its own http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2016/01/fragrance-takes-flight-as-hummingbird.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-8089027709033368713Thu, 24 Dec 2015 23:36:00 +00002015-12-24T18:36:14.550-05:00AftelierDonnaFoodindie perfumesMandy Aftelnatural perfumeryseasonal By Donna Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes has made a habit of delighting us just when we need it most, in the dreary days of winter. This season we are presented with a new perfume, a different version of another, and a long-awaited addition to her line of organic artisan teas. All new for 2015 is Vanilla Smoke, which through some sleight of hand actually smells more likehttp://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/12/come-in-from-cold-winter-and-holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-2492582346154180296Sun, 20 Dec 2015 05:00:00 +00002015-12-20T00:00:17.406-05:00Charna EthierDonnaFoodindie perfumesnatural perfumeryProvidence Perfume Companytea By Donna When I heard that Providence Perfume Company was introducing a new line of organic perfumed teas, I knew I was in for a treat, since I already love Charna Ethier's creative natural fragrances, and when I received them for testing I was not disappointed. All six varieties of these “A● Poth● A● Care” loose teas are outstanding, and very different in character; therehttp://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/12/foodie-sunday-new-scented-teas-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-9117424395723590599Sat, 05 Dec 2015 03:37:00 +00002015-12-05T01:39:21.264-05:00Aether Arts PerfumeAmber JobinDonnaindie perfumesnatural perfumeryNew fragrances                                                                   http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/12/pagans-and-petrichor-new-burning-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-7468116503252503059Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:00:00 +00002015-11-01T00:18:05.279-04:00Donnaindie perfumesLa Fleur By Livvynatural perfumeryOlivia Larson by Donna I only recently discovered the work of natural perfumer Olivia Larson of La Fleur by Livvy, but I was very impressed with her as an emerging talent. Now she is launching a new fragrance that elevates her work to a new level, and I am honored to be among the first to review it. Forbidden Love is the story of a young Japanese man's hopeless yearning for a http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/11/secrets-in-night-forbidden-love-natural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-445761957119602439Sun, 23 Aug 2015 04:43:00 +00002015-08-23T00:43:54.745-04:00Artisan perfumeryDonnaDSH Perfumesindie perfumes By Donna Perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes has recently released the results of yet another collaboration with the Denver Art Museum – her eighth! - and once again she has demonstrated why she is one of the finest perfumers in America – and the world. The Giverny In Bloom Collection that accompanies the museum's major Impressionism exhibit is a perfect rendition ofhttp://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/08/impressions-of-genius-dsh-perfumes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-7670808590263762080Sun, 02 Aug 2015 23:27:00 +00002015-08-02T19:35:10.305-04:00AftelierDonnaindie perfumesMandy Aftelnatural perfumery By Donna Recently I was thinking about why I like chypre fragrances so much. Obviously I love the way they smell, but apart from that, the true chypres all share a common thread; they clearly owe much of their character to natural materials, and in general those materials are of good quality. From the high opening note of bergamot through the floral heart and down into the base of http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-beacon-of-light-in-gloom-bergamoss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-4332297608919613907Tue, 23 Jun 2015 22:36:00 +00002015-06-23T18:46:52.736-04:00Annick Goutal By Beth Schreibman Gehring I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine:  There sleeps Titania sometime of the night, Lull'd in these flowers with dances and delight. A Midsummer Night's Dream  It's a balmy summers day in Cleveland, http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-beautiful-blend-for-balmy-summers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-6790342958175736638Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:32:00 +00002015-06-21T18:48:43.458-04:00Donnaindie perfumesLa Fleur By Livvynatural perfumery By Donna Every time I think I have tried all the best American indie perfumes, another interesting house seems to pop out of the woodwork and get my attention. Such an embarrassment of riches; no matter what style or genre of fragrance you like, somewhere there is something for you that was made in the U.S.A. And it just may be from Colorado too – this young brand hails from thehttp://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-gentle-touch-with-flowers-la-fleur-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-2590762631056064947Fri, 15 May 2015 05:17:00 +00002015-05-15T01:17:02.304-04:00Donna Random.org has spoken, and the winner of the sample of Bruno Fazzolari Au Delà Narcisse des Montagnes is Patti Moore. Please hit the "Contact us" button on the right side of the page so we can send you your prize, and congratulations!http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/05/we-have-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-698586729577871203Wed, 06 May 2015 04:25:00 +00002015-05-06T00:42:56.692-04:00ArtBruno FazzolariDonnaindie perfumes By Donna I had the great pleasure of meeting artist and perfumer Bruno Fazzolari when I took my first ever trip to San Francisco earlier this year. He is a low-key, thoughtful and kind person, but underneath the calm exterior lies an extraordinary talent. He began as a visual artist and later began to translate his creative ideas to the art of perfumery, and I for one am very http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/05/inside-artists-studio-bruno-fazzolari.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-1506635975439769193Tue, 21 Apr 2015 02:54:00 +00002015-04-20T22:54:49.083-04:00DonnaPuredistance                                                                  &http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/04/and-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-3992820290731697954Sun, 12 Apr 2015 22:23:00 +00002015-04-12T18:25:27.477-04:00Antoine LieDonnaPuredistance By Donna The sixth release from Puredistance follows the well received Black which was also authored by Antoine Lie, and White could not be more aptly named; it is very bright, dazzling even, the perfume equivalent of looking into the sun. This particular sub genre of white floral is not everyone's cup of tea, but it happens to be a style that I enjoy very much. I have fond http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/04/going-toward-light-puredistance-white.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-4293794419149659658Sun, 25 Jan 2015 04:00:00 +00002015-01-24T23:00:16.631-05:00ArtDonnaDSH Perfumesindie perfumes By Donna Once again, a collaboration between perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz and the Denver Art Museum has resulted in a stunning group of fragrances. I always look forward to these art project launches from DSH Perfumes; Dawn's reservoir of creativity seems to have no limits. The Brilliant collection ties in with the DAM exhibit celebrating Cartier's storied history of http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/01/all-that-glitters-brilliant-collection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-5195900696538883290Thu, 08 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +00002015-01-08T00:00:04.806-05:00 By Tom Last week was one of the coldest on record in Los Angeles. Of course, it's not like there was danger of freezing, at least not in the basin on the Westside. But it was certainly cold enough to make me want to break out the chicken soup. Chicken soup is of course almost universally loved (at least in America.)  Whether it's coming from a can or a deli, it's my personal go-to http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2015/01/foodie-thursday-chicken-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-6046046196037962444Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:16:00 +00002014-12-12T01:12:23.083-05:00Donnanatural perfumeryProvidence Perfume Company By Donna Anyone who is familiar with Charna Ethier's creative compositions for Providence Perfume Company will be pleased with her new collection of six all-natural oil perfumes, which are free of alcohol and very long-lasting. These came about as the result of customer requests and have been very well received. I am already a fan of her fabulous Beauty Elixir oil and other body http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2014/12/a-rainbow-of-delights-providence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-298464044725472656Tue, 18 Nov 2014 04:00:00 +00002014-11-17T23:00:00.096-05:00Donnaen voyage perfumesNew fragrances By Donna                                                                 &nbsphttp://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-dream-of-summer-fiore-di-bellagio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-8377517298774509001Fri, 07 Nov 2014 04:34:00 +00002014-11-09T16:28:26.025-05:00DonnaJoAnne Bassettnatural perfumery By Donna I have to admit that that one of my earliest exposures to the work of natural perfumer JoAnne Bassett was less than ideal – back in 2011 I was one of the bloggers reviewing submissions for Monica Miller's Summer of Patchouli Love project, and JoAnne's contribution (submitted anonymously as “Number 10” and later revealed with the name Têtu) was my least favorite of http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-subject-was-roses-natural-perfumes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-2112391104557108932Wed, 08 Oct 2014 23:35:00 +00002014-10-08T19:35:16.509-04:00 Review by TomThe other say, a friend of mine who lives near Pasadena invited me out to dinner at a wonderful restaurant near her in the valley. At 8. I work in downtown Los Angeles, and live in a lovely shack in what is known as the "industrial triangle" area of beautiful Beverly Hills, on the westside of LA. Dinner at 8 in Pasadena means killing a few hours- the beauty of living on the http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2014/10/summer-rerun-perfume-slumming-or-70s.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-2713027351271134473Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:40:00 +00002014-10-06T00:40:57.344-04:00Aether Arts PerfumeDSH Perfumes Random.org has spoken and the winners have been chosen! The winner of the 5.5 ml roller ball of Aether Arts Incense Indica is Sujaan. The winner of the 1 dram of concentrated oil perfume in the winner's choice of the DSH Perfumes Cannabis Culture Collection  is Lyubov. Hit the "Contact  me" button on the right and give us your mailing address. Congratulations! http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2014/10/aether-arts-dsh-perfumes-prize-draw.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-911130253299880729Sat, 27 Sep 2014 18:50:00 +00002014-09-27T14:51:06.854-04:00Aether Arts PerfumeDonnaDSH Perfumesindie perfumes By Donna Colorado was one of the first states in the U.S. to legalize marijuana, and as it happens, that is also where two talented indie perfumers happen to live and work. I am sure that the backers of the movement to decriminalize this ancient plant did not anticipate that one of the “side effects” would be the inclusion of it in perfumery, but that's what happened. I am here http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2014/09/contact-high-new-cannabis-fragrances.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16569123.post-8022044087794801525Thu, 18 Sep 2014 04:00:00 +00002014-09-18T00:00:07.603-04:00 By Tom Not that its newsworthy, but SoCal has been pretty much marinating in heat: temps in the high 90's at the beaches, way hotter in the valley. Adding in humidity from a couple of hurricanes and it's making for some really miserable weather. I've been coping with a variety of beverages, like unsweetened iced tea (I can hear you Southerners shuddering, but I personally don't like sweet http://perfumesmellinthings.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-dog-days-what-to-wear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Marina)5