Homemade soap is one of my newest hobbies. I’ve always been a fan of bars of soap since it is a finely-crafted artisan product, and because there are so many different types to choose from. Homemade soap allows a person to explore many different creative possibilities. If you ever look up homemade soap online, you…
Miss Dior perfume has a long history that began in 1947. The perfume was originally named after Catherine Dior who was Christian Dior’s sister. Catherine was a French resistance fighter during World War II, and her brother decided that naming his latest perfume after her would be a good idea. As with everything else from…
I’ve always loved vintage perfume, and I’ve recently discovered that I also love vintage perfume ads. That’s because perfume ads from the 1920s to the 1960s were very creative and used many artistic styles that were popular during those decades. Some are illustrated while others use pictures. Most of them aim to showcase their perfume…
Does perfume smell different on everyone? Few people know the answer to this question, but the short answer is yes. But why? Why should a certain fragrance smell so different when introduced to different skin types? After all, it can be frustrating to find that one perfume smells great on your friend but then smells…
What is eau de toilette vs parfum? What about eau de cologne? What do these terms mean when talking about perfume? If you are new to the world of perfume and don’t know what all these terms mean, don’t worry. In reality, they are all rather simple terms to describe different perfumes. Keep reading and…
I have a strong interest in vintage perfumes, especially when the formulations of certain perfumes have been mostly unchanged since the time of their creation. Of course, most perfumes have undergone some kind of change since their inception, but even so, they still tend to keep their base scents. If you want to try vintage-style…
In my quest to find a signature scent, I have been experimenting with a variety of different perfumes and perfume samples, one of which is the Emeraude perfume by Coty. The older generation may be familiar with this perfume, although it is not very popular today. The kind of perfume Emeraude is more of a…
Chanel No 5: who can deny the elegance of this perfume? Recently, I have been trying all sorts of perfumes usually via perfume samples from various websites for affordable prices. After all, some luxury perfumes are hundreds of dollars just for one bottle. The samples, on the other hand, are only a fraction of the…
I have recently become fascinated by vintage perfumes (and some modern perfumes) and in recent weeks, I couldn’t help but order a bundle of perfume samples online. One of the perfumes I had to try was Shalimar perfume by Guerlain. After a bit of research, I found that this was a favorite of the famous…