Category Archives: Plum

Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

Apr

26

Yves Saint Laurent’s bomb Opium is one of the more controversial perfumes. Years after its release, in 2000, Opium was banned from China because of the opium trade connotations. (That’s interesting stuff: read about the Opium Wars here.) Opium also … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Balsam, Benzoin, Bergamot, Carnation, Castoreum, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Coconut, Coriander, Incense, Jasmine, Labdanum, Muguet, Musk, Myrrh, Opoponax, Oriental, Orris Root, Patchouli, Peach, Plum, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

In the Garden of Good and Evil By Kilian

Feb

14

Happy Valentine’s Day! In keeping with the spirit, I’m going to review the new trio By Kilian’s The Garden of Good and Evil. All are named to suggest sexual roguery. First of all, I have to post the copy here, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bergamot, Candy, Cedarwood, Gardenia, Jasmine, Plum, Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Dior Poison and Hypnotic Poison

Feb

06

*Photo from Fragrantica.com I’ll start by saying that Poison and Hypnotic Poison are both of the same breed: thick and spicy. They last forever in a solid, radiant mass, and neither contain any of that delicate note distinction found in … Continue reading →

Posted in 80s fragrance, Amber, Jasmine, Musk, Oriental, Plum, Spicy, Syrupy, Tuberose | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Bottega Veneta

Jan

23

Bottega Veneta is a modern designer fragrance that lasts forever. This could be a good or a bad thing, but lest it conjure images of Britney Spears’ Curious in your head, I’ll assure you that you’ll probably like this fragrance. … Continue reading →

Posted in Apricot, Chypre, Leather, Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Plum, Rose | Tagged , | 3 Comments