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Elektra by Ellen Covey for Olympic Orchids 2010
Hey hey APJ, I hope life is treating you all well. You may know we have moved house and that we have been in the middle of a renovation for months. The kitchen man offered us a very nice benchtop in...
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SAMPLE PACK ROAK GIVEAWAY WINNERS
Heya APJ, Thanks for getting involved in this weeks giveaway. Someone is going to have a lot of fun sniffing over the next few weeks. Portia xx SAMPLE PACK ROAK GIVEAWAY WINNERS WHAT COULD YOU WIN?...
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Van Der Faun: New Australian Perfume House
Hello smellies, Whilst having my dalliance with natural fragrances last month, I chanced across another Aussie player on the natural perfume scene, Van Der Faun. A Brisbane-based family business that...
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I Scream for LEATHER!
. Post by Ainslie Walker . I scream for LEATHER! (Probably part 1) Call me slow off the mark, but in the past few weeks I have been OBSESSED with scents containing leather. I’ve always “liked” them but...
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Vegan Cupcakes, Tea, Essential Oils + Photo Essay
. Post by Suzanne R Banks . Vegan Cupcakes, Tea and Essential Oils I met with two amazing women the other day to talk about natural perfumery, essential oils, healing, consciousness and chocolate. We...
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Gardez-Moi by Bertrand Duchafour for Jovoy Paris 2013
. Post by Madeleine . Hello Perfumed peeps! I must admit that I’ve been much more focused on non-perfumed pursuits lately. A big one has been fitness and running training as I’m doing a Michelle...
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Miss Dior Web Documentary – Episode 1: The fragrance creation behind the scenes
G’Day, Actually I almost never say G’Day unless I’m using the Aussie card in a gay bar and trying to pick up. I do love it when out in the rural parts of Australia and everyone says it. So, Jin has a...
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Vol de Nuit by Jacques Guerlain for Guerlain 1933 + GIVEAWAY
. Post by Portia . Hi there Guerlain fans, Vol de Nuit is one of the oft talked about historical Guerlain fragrances. Created in 1933, the same year as Sous le Vent which is another of my faves, and...
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Vidi by Gérald Ghislain for Histoires de Parfums 2013
. Post by Portia . Hey Fragrance Family, It seems we are getting more and more ozone in our fragrances over the last couple of years. I’m glad because I quite like the new ways perfumers are...
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Soap: Let’s Talk About Soap…….
. Post by Anne-Marie . I adore soaps and shower gels and rarely hesitate to indulge. My life is always busy, and good soap is an affordable (mostly!) luxury that helps prepare me for whatever the day...
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Vol de Nuit GIVEAWAY WINNER
Hey Hey APJ, Heaps of interest in today’s giveaway. So glad to hit the nail on the head this time. Let’s see who won. Portia xx Vol de Nuit by Jacques Guerlain for Guerlain 1933 Photo Stolen...
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Djinn by Marcus McCoy for House of Orpheus 2014
. Post by Azar . Greetings APJ! In mid July I received a fabulous surprise in my post box. Maggie Mahboubian, founder of FRAGments Artisan Perfume Collective, sent me a package filled with samples from...
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Classic Patchouli by Von Eusersdorff 2011 + GIVEAWAY
. Post by Val the Cookie Queen . I love patchouli. Always have done. I used to wear so much of it that it turned my neck a deep amber colour. I was once stopped by a couple of coppers as I walked...
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Sensual Orchid by Jerome Epinette for LM Parfums 2012
. Post by Trésor . Where I grew up the opportunities to express my authentic self were few and far between, it was not until later in life when I’d developed a certain degree self confidence that I was...
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Eau Aimable by Les Couvent des Minimes 2012
. Post by Poodle . I love white flowers. I find it interesting that the smallest flowers with the least color usually have tons of fragrance. Another interesting thing is you almost need to stand at a...
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Dirty Flower Factory by Kerosene 2014 + GIVEAWAY
. Post by Portia . Hey APJ, It’s been a while since I got my nose on any of ex perfume reviewer and self-taught perfumer John Pegg’s work. I have liked some of his stuff a lot and he is pretty damn...
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Classic Patchouli GIVEAWAY WINNERS
WOO HOO! Great giveaway thanks to Val and the Von Eusersdorff crew. Thanks everyone for getting involved and Val got so excited she wants to send 4 packs. YAY!!! Portia xx Classic Patchouli by Von...
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Fougère Bengale by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato for Parfum d`Empire 2007
. Post by Portia . Hi there Fragrance Fiends, I have long lusted after the Parfum d’Empire perfumer. Marc-Antoine Corticchiato is a friggen hottie, so suave and handsome looking, so finished and grand....
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Dirty Flower Factory GIVEAWAY WINNER
Hey Crew, It was great to have you along for the draw. Thanks to John Pegg for creating such a beautiful scent, whoever wins Dirty Flower Factory is getting a gem. We love giving you the opportunity to...
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More Move On Monday Club
. Post by Holly . Move On Monday Club Part 2 Hi guys! Yep, it’s that time again. After the success of my initial APJ Move On Monday post I certainly have LOTS of stuff that I intend to move on from,...
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