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Persuasive Seducer

March 4, 2021February 17, 2021 TJ Norris

“The moonlight is cast on the illuminated city. The whir of luxury automobiles and bleeding dialogues add to the soundtrack of the city after dusk. Neon lights and towering skyscrapers define the aesthetic of the landscape in which our protagonist … Continue reading Persuasive Seducer

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Tobacco: Smoky, Soft, Sweet

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 TJ Norris

DRIED, SMOKED, HONEY-DRENCHED. Well, well, well. Take an extended drag while scrolling through with us and this full house of fragrances! As a non-smoker I cannot truly vouch for the pleasures that are sought in the world of tobacco, however … Continue reading Tobacco: Smoky, Soft, Sweet

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Sunny, Steely, Soapy

February 27, 2021February 25, 2021 TJ Norris

IT GLISTENS, IT GLEAMS!: “Austere and elegant. This fragrance is a journey through time and Sergio’s memories, like his encounter with the effortlessly beautiful and talented Ingrid Bergman and iconic film director Roberto Rossellini and the excited turmoil that their … Continue reading Sunny, Steely, Soapy

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A Timeless Retreat

February 20, 2021February 12, 2021 TJ Norris

SAVE THE LEMURS! “Inspired by the lush forests of Madagascar and the delightfully sociable lemurs who inhabit them, Luminous Lemurs opens with a rush of blood orange and Madagascar ylang ylang – a double delight of rich, floral fruitiness. The … Continue reading A Timeless Retreat

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Romancing A Rose Ritual

February 13, 2021January 16, 2021 TJ Norris

IRIS & OUD: “Suleyman the magnificent reigned as Sultan for 46 years during the “Golden Age” of the Ottoman empire when the kingdom was at the height of grandeur, enlightenment and prosperity….A lawmaker, yet defying tradition. An imposing military commander, … Continue reading Romancing A Rose Ritual

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One House of Different Strokes

January 11, 2021January 10, 2021 TJ Norris

IS THREE BETTER THAN ONE?: Tobacco Oud : “A woody spicy fragrance for men & women. Rich smoky warm masculine & charismatic. Contains notes of agarwood (oud) tobacco sandalwood patchouli spicy accords & whiskey. Recommended for evening or colder seasons … Continue reading One House of Different Strokes

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Charming and Calming

December 28, 2020December 27, 2020 TJ Norris

“This scent is a sandalwood fragrance with a dominant cedarwood & sandalwood accord supplemented by a spicy cinnamon nutmeg complex with an earthy vetiver note.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. House Maison Louis Marie Origin USA … Continue reading Charming and Calming

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Grande Melange

December 23, 2020November 26, 2020 TJ Norris

“The large Italian population in Argentina often made me wonder why my ancestors ended up in the US instead of a bit further South. Upon learning that Fernet-Branca is the national drink of Argentina I decided to use it as … Continue reading Grande Melange

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An Ode to Innocence

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 TJ Norris

LEATHER BOOTS + FAIRY TALES: “Cuir de Russie is an Eau de Parfum with a subtle fragrance of violet and leather mixed with precious resins. It is a memento of the Slavic origins of Yuri Gutsatz, founder of Jardin Retrouvé. … Continue reading An Ode to Innocence

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The Mood of Oud Unleashed

December 4, 2020December 2, 2020 TJ Norris

BEAST(L)Y ESSENCE: “The signature scent of the Bortnikoff house, Mysterious Oud is more than just another westernized agarwood creation- it’s a wholly original creation that combines exquisite oud from all over the world (including renowned “10k by Feel Oud”) to … Continue reading The Mood of Oud Unleashed

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Like A Halo

November 27, 2020November 26, 2020 TJ Norris

“Following in the tradition of the grand perfume house of Guerlain with Shalimar Initial and Chanel with Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere, we have taken our cult favorite, Geisha Rouge, and given it a new interpretation – Geisha Amber Rouge. … Continue reading Like A Halo

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No(ta)ble Incense Trio

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 TJ Norris

Ooo, What’s That Smell?: “Ancient and evocative, the Incense Series features spiritual scents that have stirred monks, high priestesses and holy men throughout the ages. Magic and ethereal, yet bound to the earth, these five scents represent a pilgrimage to … Continue reading No(ta)ble Incense Trio

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