oh for pete's sake, I missed my blog anniversary (again)
January 15th marked Bloody Frida's third anniversary! How about a give-away, huh? U.S.A. only (sorry to my international readers as I cannot mail perfume out of country.) Just post something about...
View Articleand the winner of the 3rd anniversary giveaway is...
POODLE!! Please contact me for your prizes, and thanks to everyone who left a wonderful post for my 3rd anniversary! Charlemagne says hello
View ArticleTwo from Les Nereides, one L'Artisan, one Jacomo
As you may well know, I'm ga-ga over Les Nereides' Opoponax and Patchouli Antique. I'm also super happy that this line is affordable which probably helps me love them more. So I had to try their...
View ArticleNegative Reviews
Let's talk about negative reviews, and if you think negative reviews are helpful. In my opinion, a negative review can be a blogger stating that a perfume simply doesn't work for them, is boring, is...
View ArticleMojo Magique
The lovely people at Mojo Magique (from Louisiana) sent me a sample of their perfume and I have been wearing it for the past few days. I have to say I was completely surprised by this, as I was...
View Article"what are you wearing?"
I think that the Oscars need a perfume correspondent. Not that I watched the show this year. But I would watch it (or any award-type show) if someone was asking the celebs "what perfume are you...
View ArticleToronto "Nosey Bunch" Fragrance meet-up #8 (public service announcement)
Hello everyone - a public service announcement from Daniel and the Toronto "Nosey Bunch" and Scent Society. Invitation: Well it's that time of year again! As has now become a tradition, the “Nosey...
View ArticleSpring scents
Oh how I have been enjoying Miller Harris La Pluie, Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau, Cartier L'Heure Vertueuse (and even though this does smell like old school Herbal Essence shampoo), it's all about rain...
View Articleperfume on television and in the dirt
So, what did you all think about the perfume episode on "Mr. Selfridge"? I had to pull out my sample of 4711 (I know, I only have a sample - sounds kind of silly - a "sample" of 4711. I have been...
View Articlescents of last week, and The Perfume Collector
Monday: Attended a City Council meeting as they were deciding on the community garden contract - wore The Different Company Bois d'Iris. Tuesday: I'm attempting to sit with (vintage) Avon Occur!...
View Articlea quick post - tomato seedlings and hair
Oh I am so busy - so please excuse the very sporadic and odd posts! You know what perfume smells good when you're spending hours re-potting tomato seedlings? Hermes Un Jardin Apres La Mousson....
View Articlescent in literature
"....His hair was deeply oiled, and comb tracks went all the way from his temples to the back of his thin black neck, and he reeked of green perfume..." From Evan S. Connell's short story "The...
View Articlewhat is the scent of Denmark?
My husband aka The Moth, will be performing in Denmark at the Sejero Festival. What is the smell of Copenhagen in late July? What will be the smell of my husband in Denmark? The scent of the island,...
View Articlescent in literature
"I knew this one guy, massive 'rhoidasaurus, he'd been a professional wrestler before war. We were walking up the freeway near Pulaski, New York, when the wind picked up the scent of a jackknifed big...
View Articlesurprise scent day
A friend recently posted on Facebook that her husband brought her Le Labo Oud 27 after a trip to Los Angeles. Since I have never tried that one, she posted "Come by and I'll spray some on you" so...
View Articlewhat I have been smelling these days
Not a perfume, not the beautiful plants at the nursery where I work, and not garden produce..... But STINK BUGS! Last year was the first year we had them in our home. There were a few, here and...
View Articlepopping in to say "I'm still here!"
A lot of things going on in my life these days. Most of it has to do with me scrambling to find employment. And perfume - how does that fit in my life? Well honestly, not much. I did wear Lalique...
View Articleso here's what I wore, and what I found
I started a part-time seasonal job at a fabric/sewing/craft store this week, in the framing department; I'm grateful for work, but still looking for full-time work somewhere. Now that I actually have...
View ArticleMiss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
The Moth and I binge-watched Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (season 1) on Netflix. We loved it - and I especially loved the fashion (the HATS!!!) and interior design. Has anyone else seen this? Has...
View Articlesome daily scent, featuring Hokkabaz
Monday: No perfume, but I scented the house with some incense. Years and years ago, I bought some Place du Primeur - Greengrocer Square incense cones from Terre d'Oc at World Market and I really...
View ArticleRouge Bunny Rouge
Rouge Bunny Rouge has sent me samples of six of their fragrances, and also a bunch of other goodies (lip gloss, moisturizers, and eye shadows.) This post is all about the scents. And I must admit that...
View ArticleHappy Holidays!
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! Oh, and I suggest that you put on some incense. Especially Sonoma Scent Studio Incense Pure. Perfect! ( I am a big fan of Miranda Hart. And I am not...
View Articleooh! and dear lord
Ooh! Farmacia Ss.Annunziata Vaniglia Del Madagascar. Could this be my favorite vanilla? Yes, it is. It is THE vanilla for me. Warm, rich, and gives me the vanilla extract scent I have been longing...
View Articlefourth anniversary and bloody frida goes to bed
Today marks Bloody Frida's fourth anniversary, and I figure that this is the perfect time to 'archive' this blog. Thank you to everyone who has followed, commented, gifted me and /or swapped perfume...
View Articleannouncing a perfume tab on my other blog
Hello everyone! Just a quick update: After all these months, I finally figured out how to make a Perfume tab on my other blog; so if you are interested in reading my perfume posts over there, here is...
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