Despite being completely perfume-obsessed and owning a pretty obscene amount of bottles, it’s without a doubt my favorite perfume. perfume tend to be united by a few key notes: musk, vanilla and patchouli. You know, not always together, but it’s these warm and comforting scents that appeal to my senses time and time again. Whether it’s Byredo Velvet Haze, Maison Margiela Replica Whispers in the Library or Jo Malone Myrrh & Tonka Cologne, warm, woody fragrances have definitely become my focus. signature scent.
So when summer comes and the new fragrance comes out, it becomes lighter, fresher and undeniable citrus, I tend to sniff them quickly and move them to a home where they will be much more cherished than mine. Why? Well, for years, I’ve nurtured the belief that the scent of succulent lemons and oranges is not “me”. In general, fruity notes don’t have the staying power on my skin like things like amber and cedar — and I love my scent. perfume stay for a while. But more than that, I think we’re all, to some extent, creatures of habit, and I’m really healthy within the confines of a perfume safety net.
Of course, that was until Marks and Spencer Provenance perfume collection dropped by my door during a particularly sticky, sweaty and wet week in London. Suddenly, the thought of a fresh, uplifting mist of bergamot and mandarin feels overwhelmingly appealing. And, fortunately, I was not disappointed.
