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Sel Marin by Heeley
I bought it for full price because I never spotted this perfume for lower price anywhere. I mention it to emphasize the power of...

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Jul 14, 20211 min read
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Purple Flower by Mancera
It was a long road for me to finally accept Mancera’s Purple Flowers and make it mine. It wasn't question about whether I like it or not....

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Jul 2, 20212 min read
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Violet's Dream
For last couple of years I'm learning a lot about perfume making and also about essential oils. One of the precious ingredient for...

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Apr 10, 20211 min read
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Goldfield & Banks
Longing to test all goodies from Goldfield & Banks - Australian perfumes house. Thanks to their discovery set I could do it all at once....

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Nov 10, 20202 min read
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Mandragore Pourpre.
“Mandragore Pourpre” by Annick Goutal. Although it’s described as masculine fragrance I love it on my skin. Strong opening notes of anise...

Starks Pictorial
Oct 10, 20191 min read
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Bond #9. New York Gramercy Park.
Once in the while I tend to buy perfume blindly, relaying only on interesting notes. To get one of many (which is quite objectionable –...

Starks Pictorial
Aug 2, 20192 min read
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Amouage Myths Women
There is a point in any collector’s life when collection is outgrowing its purpose. I’m not exception, although I’m not sure that my...

Starks Pictorial
May 20, 20193 min read
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“Царевна Лебедь» ( Princess Swan)
In one of my research for a new niche perfume, Russian house Brocard caught my attention. I just can’t believe why such a huge country...

Starks Pictorial
May 16, 20193 min read
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Scents of Red Rock Canyon in April
Red Rock Canyon is absolutely magnificent in April. Seems like every little flower, shrubs and bushes in some kind of "Fragrance of the...

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Apr 24, 20192 min read
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Flashback in New York
Anytime I see an interesting, unusual and unique approach in perfumery it immediately attracts my attention and I’m ecstatic when it gets...

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Apr 10, 20192 min read
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Scent of Steppe.
You don’t make scent. It makes you. It lives within you and whispers it's notes to your soul so that it cannot rest, cannot find meaning...

Starks Pictorial
Nov 27, 20182 min read
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Scent of Heavenly Sirin.
When I started my curios way to learn how to create perfume, I didn’t know it would be so fascinating and interesting. It’s science but...

Starks Pictorial
Nov 12, 20182 min read
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Royal Princess Oud by Creed
Royal Princess Oud has never been on my trial period. I fell in love 😍 with it instantly! This perfume is my comfort fragrance. I could...

Starks Pictorial
Oct 31, 20181 min read
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Vetyverio by Diptyque.
One by one I’m falling in love with Diptyque creations. Now it’s time for Vetyverio. Any perfume that contain vetiver guarantees my...

Starks Pictorial
Oct 19, 20182 min read
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Alchemy for Dummy
My father is a brilliant chemist. He has tons of his own discoveries and patented inventions in organic chemistry. Me on the other hand,...

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Oct 15, 20183 min read
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Fall Fragrances. L'ombre Dans L'eau
Autumn happened very suddenly. It’s already October but we keep asking ourselves: What the heck? Why is it so chilly outside? Hello?!...

Starks Pictorial
Oct 3, 20182 min read
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Tocca "Emelia"
I was in Rhode Island and wanted to buy perfume to associate it with my impressions of the Island. I always try to visit local boutique...

Starks Pictorial
Sep 4, 20181 min read
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Ode to Lavender
I want a lavender field next to my house. The more lavender, the better I would feel! But It wasn't always like that. It's a funny story...

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Aug 6, 20182 min read
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Ninfeo Mio. Meant to be Divine.
Ninfeo Mio has a very unique personality. You'll need this perfume to invoke the feelings of summer in the garden. Strong lush green...

Starks Pictorial
Aug 3, 20181 min read
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Alchemy of Essence.
I’m not sure if I’m qualified to call myself a perfume connoisseur but most definitely I was blessed with the discerning nose. Should I...

Starks Pictorial
Aug 2, 20182 min read
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