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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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Fougere à la Mode

March 3, 2021February 20, 2021 TJ Norris

“With an aromatic start, this fragrance pairs lavender with the subtly gourmand aromas of almond and tonka tonka bean, combining authenticity and freshness….A soft, bitter-sweet tonka and cooling lavender blend. Marie Jeanne’s beautiful vision of a 21st century fougere.” Click … Continue reading Fougere à la Mode

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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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New Blacks: Sugar + Spice

February 27, 2021February 26, 2021 TJ Norris

Introvert / Extrovert: “When it comes to Black Pepper they say: “Crisp and energizing, juicy citrus combines with a fresh marine accord, woods and pepper seeds….Once considered a luxury, black pepper was something only the upper class could enjoy. Because … Continue reading New Blacks: Sugar + Spice

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Moderated Bête Noire

February 17, 2021January 6, 2021 TJ Norris

“Devilish is the feeling you obtain from being naughty, super confident, great smelling, superman syndrome, I-can-do-it-all type of feelings all put together. For this scent we started up with some fresh coffee to wake your senses (and everyone else) to … Continue reading Moderated Bête Noire

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All That Shimmers Is Golden

February 16, 2021February 24, 2021 TJ Norris

“A nostalgic recreation of the Breton countryside’s meadows and mossy woods that I spent my childhood roaming and frolicking in. A vegetal poem over a bed of dried hay.“ Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. House Anatole … Continue reading All That Shimmers Is Golden

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Strapped In

February 15, 2021February 1, 2021 TJ Norris

GIVE ME SOMETHING TO GRAB FOR: “This is a scent that doesn’t stand still. It moves back and forth from effervescent top notes to sultry base notes like a piece of sexy improvisational music. The heart has a boozy quality, … Continue reading Strapped In

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A Perky Brew

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 TJ Norris

I’M COMING OUT: “This limited edition perfume is one half of a dual release of vetiver perfumes. These perfumes are more experimental than I have released with the Libertine line, exploring my materials library without burdening the creative process with concerns budget and style. … Continue reading A Perky Brew

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Leisure Living

February 5, 2021February 3, 2021 TJ Norris

“Gris Charnel is inspired by a Parisian urban sensuality, which it expresses through sandalwood and vetiver. It is the scent of bodies entwined between white sheets until the early morning. Recommended for those in search of a carnal, oriental and … Continue reading Leisure Living

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Two Men, Two Scents

February 4, 2021February 3, 2021 TJ Norris

THE HISTORY OF FRAGRANCE IN HINDSIGHT: “Birth year of a Parisian gentleman, named Donatien-Alphonse-François, which posterity remembers as the Marquis de Sade. For this man, whose licentious morals had him imprisoned many times, luxury rhymes with literature. The libertine writer … Continue reading Two Men, Two Scents

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Down to the Nines

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021 TJ Norris

“Curare is known not only as a very effective poison, but also has a powerful anesthetic and hypnotic effect, so much so that, even today, it still has various medical and scientific applications. Through it’s superficial administration in very small doses, simply … Continue reading Down to the Nines

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Nutty Replica

January 30, 2021January 16, 2021 TJ Norris

STIRRING IT UP: “This harmony between hazelnut, iris and sandalwood will surprise you… Oh là là wears its name well. An audacious woody fragrance with warm notes of iris and tobacco, it reveals a long-lasting scent combining sandalwood and tonka … Continue reading Nutty Replica

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