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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Scored this vintage perfume lot, which just arrived today. Not as cheap as the ones I found earlier in the year, but still a great price. Particularly excited by a vintage Vol De Nuit and a vintage Opium never goes astray 😍

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#sotd Allure Sensuelle by Chanel. Gorgeous spicy amber scent. I’d be hard pressed to pick notes in this besides amber, but it’s warming and elegant! Top: pink pepper, mandarin, bergamot Middle: jasmine, candied fruits, vetiver, iris Base: patchouli, frankincense, amber #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#sotd Osmanthus Throws a Wild Party and Invites its Friends by 4160 Tuesdays (Scenthusiasm). Osmanthus has been dialed down by adding a bunch of green/herb notes. Something turns a little sharp on me, so I’d personally prefer my Osmanthus dialed up! 😁 #fragrancesky #oerfume

Sample bottle of Osmanthus Throws a Wild Party and Invites its Friends by 4160 Tuesdays

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#sotd Snowdrops and Icicles by 4160 Tuesdays. Another Scenthusiasm scent to try! This one is a cool, metallic floral (I get plenty of iris). I love the occasional wafts of iris in this, but ultimately I’m not a huge fan of mineral type scents. Great representation though! #fragrancesky #perfume

Sample bottle of Snowdrops and Icicles by 4160 Tuesdays with a ceramic kangaroo head beside it.

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#sotd Dolce Vita by Dior. Spicy peachy floral that feels quite glamorous to wear. It reminds me of sirens from the 40s! Nearly finished my bottle! Top: magnolia, lily of the valley, rose Middle: apricot, peach, cinnamon Base: sandalwood, vanilla, heliotrope #fragrancesky #perfume

Bottle of Dolce Vita by Dior next to a ceramic kangaroo head

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#sotd Hay for Eating and Straw for Sleeping by 4160 Tuesdays. A Scenthusiasm perfume. A woody hay scent that has an almost chocolatey aspect to it that is a bit powdery. I ended up asking for a larger size of this one, as it’s so good! #fragrancesky #perfume

Travel size bottle of perfume beside a ceramic kangaroo head with a pink top and lime green scarf

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#sotd Warm Sands Blue Ocean by 4160 Tuesdays. Creamy sunscreen and light woods with hints of coconut and salty air. Definitely brings to mind warm days on the beach! Notes: sunscreen, sea air, vanilla, soft woods, white flowers, musk, salt water #fragrancesky #perfume

Bottle of Warm Sands Blue Ocean by 4160 Tuesdays

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#sotd Chyprette by Annette Neuffer. Green, woody, mossy chypre with just enough of a twist that makes it chypre-ish. Must like mossy woods though. Glorious! Top: bitter orange, absinth, angelica, Middle: boronia, coffee blossom, iris, jasmine, rose Base: oakmoss, cypriol, labdanum #fragrancesky

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#sotd Lann-Ael by Lostmarch. This scent intrigues me. It’s a fruity, milky vanilla with hints of cereal and popcorn. Sounds like something I’d struggle with, but I really like it. Top: grain, fruity notes, clementine Middle: milk, floral notes, woody notes Base: vanilla #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#sotd Eat More Flowers by 4160 Tuesdays. A bright, fresh and uplifting scent that reminds me of a lemon tree - slightly powdery lemony scented blossoms and green leaves. Notes: citrus flowers, rose, white flowers, lily, iris, violet leaf #fragrancesky #perfume

Box and bottle of Eat More Flowers by 4160 Tuesdays

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#sotd Adameku by Di Ser. A very orange forward floral with juicy orange, including a bit of the tartness of the skin. I would swear there was orange blossom in this, but perhaps it’s just the lingering orange! Lovely! Notes: orange, clementine, rose, jasmine, osmanthus #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#sotd Narciso Rodríguez For Her. Seductive musky woods with hints of orange blossom in the background. Not at all loud, but still has a presence. Notes: musk, osmanthus, amberwood, orange blossom, patchouli #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#sotd Cristalle by Chanel. Verdant greens and white flowers. It feels lush and almost a little watery. Gorgeous scent! Top: lemon, bergamot Middle: hyacinth, honeysuckle, rosewood Base: oakmoss, jasmine, vetiver #fragrancesky #perfume

Travel size bottle of Cristalle by Chanel

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#sotd All the Love by 4160 Tuesdays. Warm, comforting malty hay with sun-drenched berries. Really enjoying catching wafts of this today! Notes: rose, rose geranium, malt, raspberry, hazelnut, bran, cistus #fragrancesky #perfume

Box and bottle of All the Love by 4160 Tuesdays

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#sotd Paris Jardins Romantiques by YSL. A far greener scent than I remember the OG being. This is like walking in a rose garden with a freshly mowed lawn. Top: grass, mandarin Middle: rose, lilac, lily of the valley, violet, lily Base: musk, sandalwood #fragrancesky #perfume

Bottle of Paris Jardins Romantiques by YSL

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#sotd Embruns d’Ylang by Guerlain. I’m yet to meet a ylang I didn’t like and this is no exception. It has some TF Black Orchid vibes, but is more floral and fruity, with a hint of spice. Top: salty notes, bergamot Middle: ylang ylang, jasmine, clove Base: vanilla, iris, patchouli #fragrancesky

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#sotd Insolence by Guerlain. Another enduring favourite and very violet! This conjures violets in a forest to me, as as well as violets I get the freshness and the woods as well. Top: red berries Middle: violet, iris, orange blossom Base: sandalwood, tonka bean, woods #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#sotd The One by D & G. If this scent was a colour it would def be gold (although I’m just probably easily led 😂). It’s a sparkling, rich and opulent floral. Top: peach, bergamot, lychee, mandarin Middle: lily, jasmine, lily of the valley Base: vanilla, musk, plum, amber, vetiver #fragrancesky

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Geelong Fragrance Fair today. So many wonderful sellers and so many on my list to try in the future. My purchases include a few samples from Byermia, discovery sets from Yalana and Aysha Hanson and two 15ml bottles from Element Aroma Lab - from New Zealand, so only opportunity to purchase!

Stall set up at the Geelong Fragrance Fair

A number of perfume samples and discovery sets, as well as 2 small perfume boxes

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#sotd Wearing Scars Like Jewels by One Way Bridge. Such an interesting scent! It’s earthy and powdery with hints of sweetness. It’s like you can sniff multiple times and get variances each time. Notes: truffle, Turkish delight, lavender #fragrancesky #perfume

Box and bottle of Wearing Scars Like Jewels by One Way Bridge

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#sotd Content by Salira. Powdery tobacco with the sweetness of the raspberry tempering the oud. Beautifully balanced scent where no one notes dominates. Feels refined and elegant! Top: raspberry, geranium Middle: iris, tobacco, incense Base: oud #fragrancesky #perfume

Travel size box and bottle of Content by Salira

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#sotd Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet. This is a simple but beautiful peony scent that’s fresh and uplifting. Longevity is great! Nearly finished my bottle and will be sad to see this go! Top: mandarin Middle: peony Base: musk #fragrancesky #perfume

Bottle of Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#sotd Dolce Violet by D&G. A friend passed this on as it wasn’t for her. Turns out it’s not for me either. I get next to no violet and just a fairly generic pear. I will be passing this on too. Top: blackcurrant, cyclamen Middle: pear, violet, blackberry Base: vanilla, musk #fragrancesky

Bottle of Dolce Violet by Dolce & Gabbana

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#sotd Amber Takes Violet to the Woods by 4160 Tuesdays. A hint of mint and some violet in the distance. Mostly ambery woods with a bit of snarliness on me 😁 Notes: violet, iris, labdanum, cistus, cedar, amyris, mint, blood orange #fragrancesky #perfume

Bottle of Amber Takes Violet to the Woods by 4160 Tuesdays.

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#sotd Honey by Marc Jacobs. Without reading notes, I’d be hard pressed to pick them - it’s a citrusy, white floral woody scent. But it feels so happy and uplifting I always enjoy wearing it. Top: fruit punch, pear, mandarin Middle: honeysuckle, peach, orange blossom Base: honey, vanilla, woods

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#sotd Scandic by Pana Dora. This smells fruity, with a soft suede/leather feel. Reviews describe this as a fruity floral or even gourmand, but my skin clearly pulls the birch more! Top: passionfruit, peach, raspberry, myrtle Middle: rose, carnation, cassia Base: musk, honey, birch #fragrancesky

Box and travel size bottle of Scandic by Pana Dora

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#sotd Lauren by Ralph Lauren. Vintage bottle with a dodgy nozzle😬 a real green scent with plenty of carnation. Varies from others from this time by being more plant-y green than a green floral. Top: green notes, clary sage Middle: lilac, lily of the valley Base: carnation, oakmoss #fragrancesky

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#sotd Sunset Hour by Goldfield & Banks. Tart, fruity quandong to start that seems to turn into an almost dry desert like scent. It reminds me of warm, dry heat and summer in Australia. Notes: jasmine, desert peach (quandong), raspberry, pear, caramel, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood #fragrancesky

Bottle of Sunset Hour by Goldfield & Banks

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#sotd Faerie Queen by 4160 Tuesdays. Like a vintage smelling lipstick rose and a generous dose of violet. More sparkling than dusty with a lovely fruitiness! Top: kumquat, orange, vanilla, violet Middle: jasmine, orris butter, rose Base: fir balsam, musk, styrax #fragrancesky #perfume

Bottle of Faerie Queen by 4160 Tuesdays next to a pink and white porcelain swan

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#sotd Angel Stellar by Mugler. The nutty bergamot opening is delightful! It develops into a slightly nutty wood scent, with wafts of vanilla. It’s sweet, but not as sweet as you’d expect from the notes. Top: bergamot Middle: pistachio Base: vanilla, woody notes #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#sotd Black Opium Over Red by YSL. My favourite of the flankers. The cherry contributes to a wonderfully blended combination of white florals, black tea and coffee where none dominate. Top: Cherry, mandarin Middle: jasmine, black tea, orange blossom Base: vanilla, coffee, patchouli #fragrancesky

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#sotd Vanilla Planifolia by Chloe. This surprised me when I first tried it. Was expecting more of a gourmand vanilla, but it’s tropical flower vanilla to me and not remotely gourmand. Pretty much my perfect type of vanilla scent, with a whispery hint of spice. Notes: vanilla orchid #fragrancesky

Box and bottle of Vanilla Planifolia by Chloe.

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#sotd Jasmin Bonheur by Guerlain. A beautiful, elegant jasmine with all the controversial bits omitted - not too soapy, nor indolic. Gorgeous scent. Notes: French jasmine, Calabrian jasmine, Indian jasmine, apricot, rose, iris #fragrancesky #perfume

Box and bottle of Jasmin Bonheur by Guerlain

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

#sotd Black Jade by Lubin (with the result of attending an ikebana workshop yesterday!). An elegant spicy rose, with the emphasis on spice and rose secondary. Top: cardamom, galbanum, bergamot Middle: rose, cinnamon, frankincense Base: patchouli, sandalwood, tonka bean #fragrancesky #perfume

Bottle of Black Jade by Lubin with a small ikebana display of spiky green leaves and pale pink roses in a white pot.

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

#sotd La Vie est Belle Vanille Nude by Lancome. The opening is a lovely jasmine vanilla. I just wish that lasted longer as it turns into a fairly generic skin scent on me within about an hour. Pretty, but could be better! Top: Jasmine Middle: vanilla Base: white musk, sandalwood #fragrancesky

Box and bottle of La Vie est Belle Vanille Nude by Lancome.

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#sotd Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia by Valentino. This is a light, creamy plum scent on me. Definitely not dark and rich like many other plum scents. I feel like it’s incorrectly named, as I think it’s both uplifting and comforting. Top: plum Middle: osmanthus Base: vanilla #fragrancesky

Box and bottle of Donna Born in Roma Purple Melancholia by Valentino

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#sotd Lira by Casamorati. Notes alone don’t appeal to me, but this scent is gorgeous! The combination of notes smells like an orangey cinnamon licorice with vanilla. 🥰 Top: blood orange, bergamot, lavender Middle: cinnamon, jasmine, rose Base: caramel, vanilla, musk #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#sotd Apres L’Ondee by Guerlain. Quite soapy to start, but transitions into a beautiful slightly herbal, powdery floral. Feel like I should be in a castle somewhere 👸🏻 Top: hawthorn, lavender, rosemary, bergamot Middle: violet, orange blossom, lily, jasmine, orchid Base: iris, musk #fragrancesky

Box and bottle of Apres L’Ondee by Guerlain

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#sotd Eat Flowers by 4160 Tuesdays. Fresh, bright floral that starts with hints of lemon. Develops into more woody iris territory, but remains uplifting. Top: lemon blossom, linden blossom, neroli Middle: geranium, iris, lily, rose Base: blond woods, cabreuva, musk #fragrancesky #perfume

Box and bottle of Eat Flowers by 4160 Tuesdays

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#sotd Loukhoum by Keiko Mecheri. Stock photo as I rushed off out of the house without taking a photo! Almondy rose with powdery sugar on top. Ultimate Turkish delight scent! Notes: almond, vanilla, amber, rose, hawthorn, precious woods, sugar #fragrancesky #perfume

Stock photo of Loukhoum by Keiko Mecheri

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

#sotd Green Tea Mimosa by Elizabeth Arden. A pretty scent but I’m not getting mimosa. Just a vague floral that is missing the powderiness of mimosa. Longevity appalling though! Top: grapefruit, green tea, lemon Middle: mimosa, osmanthus, acacia Base: ambrette seed, heliotrope, iris #fragrancesky

Box and bottle of Green Tea Mimosa by Elizabeth Arden

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#sotd Fleur du Mal by Dries Van Noten. Sublime soft leathery (suede!) peach. Despite saying “soft” this projects reasonably well and longevity is good. This just sits so well on me and it feels so refined. Top: peach juice Middle: osmanthus, jasmine Base: suede, amber #fragrancesky #perfume

Bottle of Fleur du Mal by Dries Van Noten

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#sotd Guidance by Amouage. Sweeter than I usually prefer, but I love this. Creamy, nutty pear and florals wrapped in a cloud of slightly woody vanilla. Top: hazelnut, pear, frankincense Middle: osmanthus, rose, jasmine, saffron Base: akigalawood, sandalwood, vanilla #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#sotd Le Rouge Flower by Kenzo. Received as a gwp. Soft, slightly sweet ambery rose. Nothing groundbreaking, but it’s pleasant. You’re unlikely to offend anyone with this. Disappointed I get no rice steam! Notes: musk, amberever, rose, vanilla, rice steam #fragrancesky #perfume

Travel size box and bottle of Le Rouge Flower by Kenzo

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#sotd Shalimar EDP by Guerlain. I have most versions, but it’s the EDP today in all her citrusy vanilla powdery elegance. Glorious. Top: bergamot, blossoms Middle: iris, jasmine, rose Base: vanilla, balsamic notes, tonka bean #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#sotd Journey Woman by Amouage. Seriously one of the best things I’ve smelled. Rich, spicy apricot osmanthus tea. So opulent 🥰 Top: apricot, jasmine tea, osmanthus, cardamom, nutmeg Middle: honey, cedarwood, jasmine, mimosa Base: cypriol, musk, pipe tobacco, saffron, vanilla #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#sotd Birthday Suit by Ssaint. A softly spiced and smoked ambery vanilla that sits close to the skin and doesn’t project much at all. Very pleasant and comforting. Top: juniper, vanilla Middle: coriander, spices Base: amber, caramel, vanilla, musk #fragrancesky #perfumesky

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

#sotd La Panthere by Cartier. Stunning chypre that sits so well on me! Rich apricot-y osmanthus with a mossy patchouli. You can tell there is a floral heart, but I would be hard pressed to pick that it’s gardenia. Notes: apricot, moss, osmanthus, patchouli, gardenia, musk #fragrancesky #perfume

Box and bottle of La Panthere by Cartier

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

#sotd Isis by Philae Essences (purchased in Egypt). This is a thin gel like consistency that you smooth onto the skin. This one is a watery lily and pear combination (no notes available). #fragrancesky #perfume

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Rhoda J @booksandbrooches.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#sotd Venetian Carnival by Dark Tales. This is like opening an old, slightly dusty spice chest to find it full of dried fruit. I also get wafts of red wine. Top: date, nectarine Middle: wine, fig, yellow blossoms, ylang ylang Base: cashmere, cinnamon, sandalwood, suede #fragrancesky #perfume

Box and bottle of Venetian Carnival by Dark Tales.

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