by The Top Note | Jan 1, 2022 | Blog, Perfume Reviews
I thought that I had Safari Woman by Ralph Lauren figured out. However, when I wore it again recently, I realised that I had learned something new about this fragrance. I must say, that is one of the many things I love about perfume – how our perception of it... 
by The Top Note | Jan 26, 2021 | Blog, Perfume Reviews
Berlin NYE is a perfume by House of James and is inspired by a New Year’s Eve that perfumer Justin spent in Berlin. It is a sweet fragrance with a twist: the first second or two is a sweet fruity vanilla openingwhich soon morphs into a sweet shampoo and... 
by The Top Note | Dec 26, 2020 | Blog, Fragrance General, Perfume Reviews
For most of my perfume shopping existence, I tended to stick with department stores and consequently, the more mainstream designer and celebrity-type fragrances. Until I discovered a boutique parfumerie that was a mere 10 minute drive from my house that stocked such... 
by The Top Note | Nov 10, 2020 | Blog, Fragrance General, Perfume Reviews
I have been a late bloomer with the Chanel No.5 range. My only exposure to No.5 until earlier this year had been the Eau de Parfum and that just didn’t gel with me. Ever. Chanel No.5 Eau Premiere Source: The Top Note Then in February this year, I found myself in... 
by The Top Note | Nov 10, 2020 | Blog, Fragrance General, Perfume Reviews, Top Note Lifestyle
I don’t have trouble letting go of things generally but perfume (and possibly some stationary items haha) I struggle with. I made my first attempt at filming The Great Perfume Declutter 2020, I all but gave up. However, after reading some books on decluttering I... 
by The Top Note | Nov 9, 2020 | Blog, Fragrance General, Perfume Reviews, Top Note Lifestyle
(This Post Contains Affiliate Links) Scented Candles are still by far my favourite way to scent my home and get a fix of fragrance. There is something special about a scented candle burning cheerfully on my desktop to help invigorate me and get me into thinking mode...
