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Comparing Donna, Then and Now

Written by Marlen, on 16-11-2008 00:00

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Tags : PerfumeCritic Blog, What Are We Wearing?, Comparing Donna, Then and NowDK, Donna Karan, Signature, Classic, relaunch, Fuel, Chaos, Cashmere, suede, rose, lily, jasmine, patchouli, sandalwood, angelica

Is there any difference between the original and relaunched Donna Karan Eau de Parfums?

  

"I've got the original on the right arm and the relaunch on the left arm..."

 

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Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 November 2008 )
 
Fall(ing) for Creed

Written by Marlen, on 24-09-2008 00:00

Views : 796    

Favoured : 106

Tags : Creed, Vetiver, Rose, Fleurs de Bulgarie, Bulgarie, Leather, Royal Delight, Ginger, Cedar, mandarin, Sandalwood, Rose, Ambergris

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"I can mark most of my career in fragrance by the Creed scents I was wearing..."

 

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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 October 2008 )
 
Roja Dove's New Book: Essence of Perfume

Written by Marlen, on 14-09-2008 21:54

Views : 338

Favoured : 73

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Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 September 2008 )
 
Summer Vacation Fragrances: The Top 20 - Part 3, The Variations

Written by Marlen, on 09-08-2008 00:00

Views : 1750    

Favoured : 116

Tags : Intense Euphoria, Wild Surf, Hypnose, Fraiche, Lancome, Givenchy, Blue Sky, Bulgari, Bvlgari, Aqua, Aqva, Marine, Azzaro, Onyx

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"...Intense Euphoria is as about as plummy as men's scents can get...."

 

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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 September 2008 )
 
Sniffapalooza Sneak Sniff - Byredo Pulp

Written by Marlen, on 09-08-2008 00:00

Views : 1971    

Favoured : 96

Tags : Byredo, Pulp, Special Offer, Sniffapalooza, Eau de Parfum

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"PULP is available *now* in a special Sneak Sniff 15ml size for $35..."
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 09 August 2008 )
 
Summer Vacation Fragrances: The Top 20 - Part 2, The Florals

Written by Marlen, on 03-07-2008 00:00

Views : 1056    

Favoured : 84

  

"...Chemical bonding might be more aptly named 'Peony Tea'..."

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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 September 2008 )
 
Summer Vacation Fragrances: The Top 20 - Part 1, The Classics

Written by Marlen, on 07-05-2008 00:00

Views : 1801    

Favoured : 117

 

"Bergamot and citrus create a cooling effect, like stepping out of a swimming pool on a warm and windy afternoon..."

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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 September 2008 )
 
Marlen's March Discoveries

Written by Marlen, on 20-03-2008 17:02

Views : 1151    

Favoured : 114

 

A look at some of the scents Marlen has been wearing in March.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 16 April 2008 )
 
Wishlist Function Added to Marketplace

Written by Marlen, on 06-03-2008 18:39

Views : 641    

Favoured : 119

 


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Last Updated ( Thursday, 06 March 2008 )
 
The Making of a Perfume Critic, Part III

Written by Marlen, on 28-02-2008 18:35

Views : 1171    

Favoured : 114

 

'Vijay introduces me to the owner of the restaurant as follows, “This is Marlen Harrison, he’s a perfume critic..."
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Fragrance Video Review: Paris Hilton, Siren (2009)

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"what girl doesn't want to have fun being a fantasy creature that all men can't resist?"
 

Fragrance Review: L'Artisan, Poivre Piquant (2002)

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"To all you pepper fanatics: definitely check this one out..."

Fragrance Review: Fresh, Cannabis Rose (2008)

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"...it lasts well in a pretty pure form, with very little diminishment to what attracted you in the first place."

Fragrance Review: Frederic Malle, Musc Ravageur (2000)

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"Musc Ravageur makes the wearer feel sexy; yet completely refined."

Fragrance Review: Andy Tauer, Hyacinths and a Mechanic (n.d)

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"...a fascinating juxtaposition of light and dark, clean and dirty, rough yet silky smooth."

Fragrance Video Review: Yves Saint Laurent, Parisienne (2009)

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"To pretty much summarise it: violet with an edge!"

Fragrance Video Review: Jessica Simpson, Fancy Love (2009)

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"Timeless...a scent all women would love."
 

Fragrance Review: Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, Prana (n.d.)

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"What’s remarkable to me is how seamlessly it develops..."

Fragrance Review: Rochas, Desir pour Homme (2007)

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"Goes from citrus, to powdered chocolate, to cedar shoe tree. "

Fragrance Video Review: Mark Ecko, Ecko (2009)

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"It wakes you up...it energizes you!" 

Fragrance Review: Aramis, Aramis 900 (1973)

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"...a woody, herbal masculine with a bright citrus opening and a dense, deep rose heart."

Fragrance Review: Scent by the Sea, Cote D'Azur (2009)

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"...a perfectly-blended, unisex perfume oil centered around coconut and lavender."

Fragrance Review: Selah Parfums, Selah (2003)

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"...luxurious, feminine and truly ‘timeless’."

Fragrance Review: Creed, Neroli Sauvage (1994)

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"...has a warmer and deeper edge to it than most citrus or straightforward neroli aromas..."

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