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Tag Archives: Letters to Primrose
Heavy Prada
A tale of two Pradas. Both heavy. Both rich. Unlike lighter fare that we have come to expect lately, these two Pradas – one old and one new – are heavy, heavy, heavy. And great, great, great. Primrose sent me … Continue reading
Goldilocks and the Three Leathers
“Once he hears to his heart’s content, sails on, a wiser man. We know all the pains that the Greeks and Trojans once endured on the spreading plain of Troy when the gods willed it so— all that comes to … Continue reading
Cuir d’Iris: Pierre the Purse Snatcher
Panic turns to joy Pierre didn’t steal her purse Just its quiet song _______________________ Noses: http://www.basenotes.net/ID26129765.html Fragrance: http://www.luckyscent.com/shop/section/1/item/34531/brand/Parfumerie_Generale/Private_Collection%3A_Cuir_d%27Iris.html
Posted in Art, Fashion, Fragrance
Tagged Cuir d'Iris, haiku, iris, leather, Letters to Primrose, Parfumerie Generale, Pierre Guillaume, Private Collection
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Heterodoria iridum
Good irises come in pairs. At least, it sure seems that way. Two of my favorites are the matched Prada pair, Infusion d’Iris and Infusion d’Homme. They’re even better in French – as member JaimeB taught us on Basenotes. Most … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Entertainment, Fashion, Fragrance, Music, Science, Uncategorized
Tagged Alberto Morillas, ballet, Bulgari Man, Dior Homme, Dior Homme Intense, Dior Homme Sport, Givenchy Gentleman, Givenchy Pour Homme, heterochromia iridum, heterodoria iridum, iris, Iris Prima, Kate Bosworth, L'Occitane Iris, Le Labo Iris 39, Letters to Primrose, Olivier Polge, Penhaligon's, Prada Infusion d'Homme, Prada Infusion d'Iris, Robert Downey Jr.
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Iris 39 / 3
Longing for spring rains Even flowers with no scent Promise their perfume
Posted in Art, Fragrance
Tagged fragrance reviews, haiku, iris, Iris 39, Le Labo, Letters to Primrose, ukiyoé
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Sandalwood Oil Face-Off – The Niche, The Cheap & The Hippie
Wow – only the second day, and I’m already late to post. December 2nd’s entry goes in on December 3. This is completely analogous to those days that you forget to open the advent calendar on time. Well – not … Continue reading
Posted in Fragrance
Tagged Le Labo, Letters to Primrose, perfume oils, sandalwood, sandalwood oil, Santal 33, Spiritual Sky, Warm Glow Candle Co.
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Dear Primrose (in the Steampunk Universe)
Dear Primrose, Please forgive the tardy nature of this correspondence. It approaches Christmas in the Electrical Universe, and I am therefore quite busy. Compounding the busy season, there is a curious tradition here, in which all presents for Christmas must … Continue reading
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