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Anood Scents Thorny 6 composed by Gustavo Romero is a grounded woody floral, inspired by Middle Eastern wedding traditions The post Anood Scents Thorny 6 Winner appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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Azman Oh My Shisha! by perfumer Sultan Pasha is true to the shisha experience, taking you down a rabbit hole of scented adventures The post Azman Oh My Shisha! Review (Sultan Pasha) 2026 +Decadent Smoke Giveaway. appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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Perfume PosseSushi Imperiale by Bois 1920 Hey there Posse. I went looking for some Patricia Nicolai stuff today but whilst looking I noticed this old favourite of mine. It’s been sitting unloved for at least a year, maybe two or three. This year it’s celebrating its... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseSushi Imperiale by Bois 1920

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Perfumer Olivier Durbano will be presenting at Pitti Fragranze at Booth A8. “Ma is a moment where what is not yet visible emerges." The post Ma by Olivier Durbano appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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It’s Wednesday, plus Leo Tolstoy’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing? I’ve been commando since August 27, and probably will be for the next little bit. Reminder: the community project this week is the same as last week’s! Wear a fragrance that celebrates how there is never enough time to do everything you ought to do... Read the rest of this article »

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Perfume PosseFeeling the Heat: Vintage Balmain Vent Vert We have been feeling the heat this labor day weekend. Not quite in the hundreds (at least on this side of the hill) but near to, and humid, since we have Pacific hurricanes. This means that expensive beachside properties in... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseFeeling the Heat: Vintage Balmain Vent Vert

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Neil Morris Fragrances Dancing With Light has a luminous quality that suits its name. Even with its floral richness, air moves through it. So does shadow. The post Neil Morris Fragrances Dancing With Light (Neil Morris) 2026 + Avant Premiere Giveaway appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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Perfume PossePlumbing and a Dab of Shalimar Hey, friends. The under-house plumbing replacement is ongoing – by last Friday we were on day thirteen of a three-day job. The good news is they finally got the kitchen faucet working properly; it was my complaints about the low... Continue Reading → Perfume PossePlumbing and a Dab of Shalimar

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Bitter Sweet by Vivamor Parfums crafted by perfumer Berengere Bourgarel is a fragrance that's bright, a little sharp and entirely alive. The post Bitter Sweet by Vivamor Parfums Winner appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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I arrived in Kramatorsk in April to blooming apricot trees. Now, in September, this city on the advancing front lines of eastern Ukraine stands dressed in autumnal colors. Some days, the grape leaves turning crimson catch my attention before I notice that another building has been destroyed during the night. What’s impossible not to notice is how the city is dying–the streets are emptier, the parks deserted, the homes abandoned. In any other war, all of the newspapers would be writing about Kramatorsk, but this war has been going on too long, and everyone is tired. I stay here to do volunteer work, helping with civilian evacuations. In my free time, I study Chinese, write, and give perfume seminars online. If you follow me on Substack, you also know that I have rescued a kitten, and now my teaching assistant is present whenever we talk about accords and notes. Some of the articles you might find interesting about my life: Things That Inspire Me Rose Petals Instead of Ashes I also started a series on perfume study, based on only 10 materials. Later, we will expand our palette and learn how to work with other ingredients: Perfume Lesson 6: Fall in Love with Clary Sage Perfume Lesson 5: Lavender Master Class I also have a series to deconstruct iconic fragrances: The Anatomy of an Icon: Diorissimo The Anatomy of an Icon: Christian Dior Eau Sauvage And since I still wear perfume, I write perfume reviews: Chloé Cedrus Intense Perfume Review Our “Recommend Me a Perfume” thread is op

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Perfume PosseTauer Perfumes Shadid ... plus a thought on Guerlain Happy Labor Day to US readers. I washed the glass roof in my kitchen a few days ago. Do that twice a year. Amazing what a difference it makes to remove all the bits that have collected themselves, the moss... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseTauer Perfumes Shadid ... plus a thought on Guerlain

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Mancera Mochi Musk is inspired by Japanese delicacy, settling on the skin like a powdery veil of rice and pistachio... scent of quiet desire The post Mancera Mochi Musk Review ( Pierre Montale) 2026 “Scent of Quiet Desire” appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.