#Miller Harris Perfume

[letstalkbeautyuk]

Beauty Product Empties 2024

I have quite a few empties I want to tell you about. A few of them are favourites that I always repurchase (products that I know and love) but there are also a couple of new things that have surprised me. So let’s get to it, as there is lots I want to tell you about. BYOMA now this was a brand that I had been aware of (they are all over social media) and was excited to be sent two of their…

[parfumieren]

L'Air de Rien (Miller Harris)

L'Air de Rien wears a embroidered sheepskin Afghan coat with long, curly blonde fleece festooning the collar and cuffs. Stained from long travels, softened by hard wear, it reeks of cigarette smoke, incense, patchouli oil, lanolin, and the accumulated body odors of she who has worn it -- largely without the benefit of soap and water-- for six weeks straight.

And what an eventful six weeks it's been! Tangiers, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, fueled by hashish and mint tea from morning to night... Remember the souk in Fes, spices by the sackful lined up on the paving stones? Remember sleeping on the beach at Essaouira, to be awakened at dawn by children selling fresh dates wrapped in palm leaves? Then there was that midnight camel ride under a sickle moon... was that still Morocco? Or Algiers? (Or Paris; they have camels and moons in Paris, don't they? All that bourbon can make a girl forget things...)

Anyway, Paris: pastis and cigarettes on the balcony of Jagger's suite at the Hôtel de Crillon. He was in rare form that night-- and L'Air de Rien's got the bruises to prove it. This Navajo silver-and-turquoise bracelet? Mick gave it to her, naturally... for services rendered. (But the black leather bullwhip? Well... it wasn't exactly given so much as taken; a souvenir, you understand....)

Other souvenirs housed in the coat's infernal pockets: ticket stubs, phone numbers, unpaid traffic citations, Gauloises Bleues, pot seeds, licorice cough lozenges, tear-stained love letters, soiled panties, stolen hotel room keys, a Barretta (loaded), a hash pipe (empty-- je suis désolée!), and silk-tasseled mala beads worn shiny by repeated caresses between perfumed fingers...

She shows up on your doorstep at two a.m., bleary-eyed and laughing, pushing her way past you without further invitation. You'll let me crash here, won't you, love? Ravenous from weeks on the road, she empties out your refrigerator for an impromptu feast-- and leaves a mountain of dirty dishes in your kitchen sink. She seems to smoke just to show off her French inhale, and to wear clothes just to theatrically remove them while you watch. When she's gone, your sofa cushions smell of her for weeks-- the rich and musky scent of an outlaw life, replete with unbrushed teeth, unwashed hair, and the wood smoke of a thousand bonfires.

It could be as people say-- L'Air de Rien is Muscs Koublaï Khän's spoiled little sister, coasting around the world on the last fumes of a much-abused trust fund. But you don't believe everything you hear, do you? Better to take the word of her spiritual mentor, Edna St. Vincent Millay: L'Air de Rien is one of those "gypsy souls following false paths in search of camping grounds that cannot be on earth, thirsting after poisoned springs, singers of forbidden songs, insatiable..."

Scent Elements: Oakmoss, neroli, musk, amber, vanilla

[cantoaundiosmineral]

I've been wanting to try this for a while but the brand doesn't ship samples all the way over here, I guess it's too expensive. The Fragrantica database has info on the 2020 launch but that's not the one I'm interested in, I want the 2023 version. The way Josephine from Jus de Rose described it caught my interest. I have it written on a whiteboard that I see every day.

[thebeautycove]

Certain questions drown in the spontaneity of a smile. . Photographers we admire series. Pamela Hanson. A selection. . … plus the most effortless nostalgic scent to recall the best of time with a smile. L’Air de Rien by Miller Harris.

@igbeautycove

[harrietvane]

Perfume chat, because it's hot, summer's ending, and I'm of a mind to list out some of my favourite Hot Weather Perfumes. To be fair, once it gets above 30C/86F, I don't tend to wear scent, but all these I ones I could, and have worn in hot weather, and worth mentioning. Lot of citrus going on here, not much floral, and heavily leaning towards citrus cologne strenght (and away from big floral, gourmand, or sweet eaux de parfum). BYO gender, none of these are marketed specifically one way or another.

-Cédrat Enivrant (Atelier Cologne): the 'cedrat' here is not referring to cedar, but to the ur-citrus known in english as the Citron, aka the mighty Etrog. It's one of the original citrii from which all others spring: it's lumpy, bitter, like 60% rind, and doesn't care what you think. Cedrat Enivrant is a bitter cocktail cologne resembling a French 75 - which is gin and champagne - but dry AF. There's a mintiness, and a pine needle dryness as well. Starts off very high and tart, dries down herbal.

Paris-Deauville (Chanel): part of their Eaux de Chanel cologne-style lighter series, this is an orange/basil combo that stays fairly light and dry - the sweetness is from orange, but otherwise the addition of basil heart note keeps this summery and green. Starts off quite juicy, but 'dries' as it dries, ending in mostly sweet herbs, and the basil is unexpected. Light enough to be a splash bottle though, not a typical Chanel.

Blenheim Bouquet (Penhaligon's): despite going all-in on flashy, heavier things lately, Penhaligon's keeps the old BB on the shelf because I'm p sure it's still one of their best sellers: it's a classic for a reason. Despite listing notes of lemon, black pepper and pine, this comes off mainly with a 'clean pencil shavings' vibe on me, and it suits that freshly-sharpened pencil image. Lemony, sharp, dry, precise. if it was a person it would be Anton Lesser's character in Endeavour.

Melograno (Santa Maria Novella): I sought this out after seeing it on-screen in Casino Royale as one of Vesper Lynd's few belongings in Venice, and it did not disappoint. A warning: despite the name, if you go in expecting a syrupy bath and bodywork's style fruity pomegranate, or dislike things 'that smell like perfume' this perfume is not for you. There is very little, if any, fruit in Melograno, and I confess it's a surprise entry to a cologne-y summer list because it lists several flowers (and oakmoss! and patch!), BUT the reality of it on me is dry dry dryyyy. I have worn this in very hot weather, and the impression is a herbal soap in the cleanest italian bathroom that's ever existed, with a rigid linen handtowel, and some dried flowers in a bowl on the window.

Bergamotto di Positano (Floris): if you DID want fruit, but not syrup, Floris has you covered for orange and mandarin. It steers away from Body Shop fruit with marine notes, but don't let that dissuade you if you avoid CK One types: there's a softness to this from some ginger, green tea, and vanilla in the background. Never goes overly gourmand on me despite the fact that these are all edible things.

Ouarzazate/Series 3 (Comme des Garçons): whaaaaat, an incense in a summer list?? Adding it here as we can't have an entirely citrine list, and this makes the cut due to DRY. CdG did a little series on incense of various styles (the most infamous being Avignon, which does actually smell like a realistic in-use thurible, so hats off to them), and Ouarzazate is their desert incense vibe. It's clean in that dry sauna/spa room sort of way. It's the driest and woodiest of the 4 they did imho. Like walking into a shady, cool, dark wooden room when it's hot outside.

Le Pamplemousse (Miller Harris): MH perfumes divide into those made when Lyn Harris was the nose (interesting, lots of werird herbal combos), and those after she left (generally bigger and sweeter) - this is one of the former. Obviously grapefruit as a theme, which is always a nice bitter citrus for summer, this wears like a crisp white shirt. Despite mentioning things like rhubrarb, the notes are kept in strict order by rosemary, sage, and vetiver. The grapefuit fades as the herbs take over on drydown, manages to evoke clean laundry with no musk. (Bonus points: I have also loved Le Petit Grain from the same house for its twiggy orange tree bundle vibes, but it's discontinued)

Budget options: some countries get great sampling or decanting services (not mine, booooo), and getting 10mls of the above might be easier for you than me, but if not: here's some you can get for a lot less cash but still give you quality-

Vetiver Pamplemousse (Zara): done by theee Jo Malone, so that gives you an idea of the vibe (light, approachable). It's grapefruit, tangerine, and vetiver. Vetiver keeps it dry, quite linear development. Might be slightly 'spicier' than the MH Pampelmousse, or at least more vetiver-forward. Comes in a rollerball for those wanting a short commitment!

4711 (Mäurer & Wirtz): how could i not end on the OG, the classic, the unbeatable 4711. Four-Seven-Eleven has been freshening up people's bathroom routines since 1799, and boasts of a recipe (mostly?) unchanged since Napoleon was tramping around the area. It's citrus, it's lavender, it's romemary, it evaporates in 8 seconds, it's fresh lemony goodness. It's an aftershave, it's a cologne, it's a linen spray, it's a bath soak, is there nothing it cannot do? M&W have started to do endless 'remixes' of the base cologne, in many fruit and floral varieties, but the classic is where it's at. And it costs almost nothing.

[deaths]

got paid yayyyyy okay so i bought perfume that was suggested to me for a astarion sort of scent, i bought a sample of Rêverie de Bergamote from miller harris to mix with beloved by stone & wit. i bought a 10ml roller of beloved bc brandy is a more rareish scent it seems? plus i like what the other scents there are so, if i dont care for the bergamot and rosemary smell i got here, i can maybe try something else. plus 65$ for a bottle is a bit much for me rn so. we shall see.

[witchesaandbitches]

Autumn and Winter Scents for the Dark Academic

Some of my favourite scents for cooler weather, with a dark academic vibe. All of these perfumes make me think of cozy nights and blustery days. All unisex, at a variety of price points. If you guys like this, I’ll make one for Light Academia scents as well! Details below.

Jazz Club - Maison Martin Margiela

Boozy cocktails in a smoky bar, with a sweetness that ties it all together. MMM calls this a male scent, but it's got enough vanilla that I think it leans really unisex. Great in colder weather, smells perfect on a wooly jumper. My boyfriend likes to borrow this.

Nirvana Amethyst - Elizabeth and James

Floral tobacco with a dash of pencil shavings. This is what your 90s revival poet friend wears. It is elegant and well blended, but the cedar pencil note keeps it from being stuffy.

Étui Noir - Miller Harris

Old leather jacket and smoky incense. Very moody, dark with a strong gothic vibe. Buy this if your favourite colour is black. Spray with caution - it is very strong!

No. 3 Pomegranate - Hotel Collection

Spicy pomegranate and rhubarb. Fruity but not sweet, with plenty of spicy pepper and cloves. Complex, it is the opposite of 'cute'. This is what pumpkin spice wants to be when it growns up. No. 3 is a dupe of Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir, but sold at Aldi. BARGAIN BUY, people! Even on reseller sites (amazon, ebay) you can normally pick it up for less than £15.

[fkinavocado]

i wonder where harry (along with other celebs that only/mainly wear and work with gucci like jared leto, dakota johnson, maneskin, billie eilish, sienna miller, florence welch, etc.) will go now that alessandro michele is leaving gucci. i’m sure if he goes to another brand harry and jared leto (maybe even dakota johnson too) would follow him because they have an actual friendship with him and like his fashion style. however i don’t know what would happen if alessandro doesn’t go to a new brand and just leaves the fashion scene. like…harry is kinda the face of gucci while also having a very specific style that he follows as if it was a religion. if harry doesn’t really vibe with the new creative director, that could end in a great big fashion mess. on one hand, i just genuinely don’t know what harry will do if alessandro doesn’t go work with another brand because all of harry’s fashion and style is based of alessandro’s gucci. on the other hand, harry wears brands like bode, jw anderson, and ss daley a lot in photoshoots and in his everyday street style so he could potentially work with those brands. however those brands aren’t really red carpet brands…so my money is on him going to nina ricci because harris reed is the new creative director there, harris, harry, and harry lambert are all friends, harry wears harris reed in photoshoots like his dazed and vogue covers, and back when he wore suits on tour (lord please bring that back 🙏) a lot of the time they were harris reed’s suits.

interesting. i dunno anything nina ricci aside from that apple perfume i had once 😂 YSL redeeming their sin would be the move i'd like to see

i'd love to see him wear whatever. not be tied to a brand again because i feel that's very limiting

[kashilascorner]

2022 favorites, part 3

see previous parts

BOOKS

1. The three body problem, by Cixin Liu

The first book in a trilogy, this is a hard sci-fi. The story ties to the history of China in the 20th century as well as the Cold War, as well as concepts of astrophysics, while creating an impending sense of dread to tell its story. Are we alone in the universe? And if we are not, should we really want to know?

2. Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir

Another sci-fi book, this one dealing also with aliens... Except in a very different way. The story slowly unfolds as out main protagonist and narrator starts remembering it. It's funny, endearing and also (surprisingly) very, very cute. There are talks of a movie adaptation and for once, I'm very excited about that prospect.

3. Acts of desperation, by Megan Nolan

I think this is the hardest to digest book I've ever read. As we follow the innermost thoughts of our nameless narrator/protagonist, she tells a story of pure desperation following a toxic relationship. The book deals with depression, harassement, sexual assault, abuse, drug use, alcoholism, self harm and eating disorders, among others. Truly devastating, bleak readread that shows some of the nastiest things in human nature.

4. No longer human, by Osamu Dazai

Another bleak reading, this one is very short --but that doesn't make it any less heavy. One of the most depressing books you will find out there, it also deals with the internal turnmoil of it's titular character. I love the Spanish title for this book, which translates to "unworthy of being human". And that really is what this is about. It also deals with themes of suicide, alcoholism and sexual abuse. It hits different when knowing it's partly autobiographical.

5. Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee

Mind you, I have a sense this book is very Christian. After all the main characters in the story are Christian. Here we have an intergenerational story presented in a simple, almost biographical style, following a Korean family that inmigrates to Japan during the colonial era. Through the central character Sunja, we follow the complex history of 20th century Korea and the trials and tribulations of the inmigrant experience, love, loss, trauma, acceptance and, perhaps, success.

6. Dictator, by Robert Harris

This is the third and final book in Robert Harris' Cicero trilogy which, as the name suggests, follows the life of Roman orator and politician Cicero. Here we see his final years coupled with Caesar's ascension to power and downfall. It was a good closure to an otherwise very good trilogy.

Special mentions: Perfume (Patrick Suskind), Love in the times of cholera (Gabriel Garcia Marquez), Circe (Madeline Miller), Evidence of the affair (Taylor Jenkins Reid).

[letstalkbeautyuk]

Miller Harris Perfume

[matildabeirne]

Miller Harris Scherzo is an olfactory masterpiece that captivates the senses with its enchanting blend of floral and woody notes.🥰🌺 The fragrance unfolds like a symphony, each note harmonizing effortlessly to create a truly unique and memorable experience. The exquisite craftsmanship behind Scherzo reflects Miller Harris's dedication to creating perfumes that are not just scents, but stories that linger in the air and leave an indelible mark.🤗💃 A dance of elegance and allure, Scherzo is a fragrance for those who appreciate the artistry of scent 💗

[cantoaundiosmineral]

Jane Birkin's perfume

[anecessitytobefree]

vetiver insolent is too powdery for my liking. I enjoy the vetiver but it’s like if Chanel did a vetiver perfume. These miller Harris fragrances are really a hit or miss for me. the British perfume sensibilities don’t suit me

[inside-the-tardis]

The ever-expanding BOOK list

'No single living person can read over 1000 books in their lifetime.' Indeed. But we shall try. Albion Dreaming: The History of LSD in Great Britain

Galileo and Experimental Science

Ariel, Sylvia Plath

Trip Trap: Haiku on the Road by Jack Keruoac

John Berger: And our faces, my heart, brief as photos

Autobiography of a yogi

The Case for Astrology The History of Literature by John Sutherland Flowers in The Rain by Rosamunde Pilcher

Build, Don't Talk By Jay Shamani 1984 by George Orwell

Animal Farm by George Orwell

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Catch 22

The Thing on The Doorstep by HP Lovecraft

Confessions of an English Opium Eater

Robinson Crusoe

Treasure Island

A House With No Doors: by Ten Georgian Woeman poets

Yage letters, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs

Howl by Allen Ginsberg

Unfinished by Priyanka Chopra

Eternals, MARVEL Graphic novel

Chaos in the COSMOS BY Barry Parker

Yoga Sutras by Patanjali

B is for Beer by Tom Robbins

Book of Dreams by Jack Keruoac

The Dharma Bums by Jack Keruoac

On The Road by Jack keruoac

The Lonesome Traveller by Jack Keruoac

100 American Poems by Seldon Roadman

Junk by Ayan Ahmed

Doglapan bt Ashneer Grover

Spare by Prince Harry Locked in the Arms of a crazy life by Howard Sounes Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller All My Sons by Arthur Miller Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom Robbins B is for Beer by Tom Robbins Tibetian Peach Pie by Tom Robbins

[cidelsoft-blog]

British perfumes have become established as some of the world’s most iconic and luxurious fragrances. From the classic aromas of English lavender and rose to the contemporary sophistication of oriental floral notes, British perfumes offer a variety of scents to suit any taste. Established brands such as Jo Malone, Penhaligon’s, and Floris have been creating classic fragrances since the 19th century, while newer brands such as Miller Harris and Penhaligon’s Portraits have been making waves in the modern perfume world.

The best British perfumes offer a range of notes and accords, from the earthy and woody to the sweet and floral. Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin, for instance, boasts an invigorating blend of citrus, herbs, and spices, while Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet is a timeless classic with aromatic notes of bergamot, basil, and neroli. Floris also offers a range of classic and contemporary fragrances, from the woody and spicy No. 89 to the light and fresh White Rose & Lemon Leaves. British perfumes are renowned for their attention to detail, with many of the best brands utilizing rare and precious ingredie ents in their formulations.

Miller Harris’ L'Air de Rien, for example, contains incense, patchouli, and rose absolute, while Penhaligon’s Portraits Lady Blanche consists of aromatic notes of white rose, jasmine, and honey. British perfumes also feature a variety of base notes, from sweet amber and musk to powdery woods and vetiver. Overall, British perfumes are renowned for their luxurious formulations and creative combinations of notes. From classic English lavender to modern oriental blends, British perfumes are sure to please any fragrance connoisseur.

[deaths]

Beloved by Stone & Wit layered underneath Rêverie de Bergamote by Miller Harris would probably get the smell but that'd also be like eight billion dollars. I might suggest grabbing a roller of Villa Diodati by Poesie (4.50 per sample vial!) and pairing it w/ your bergamot/brandy area of choice? Aside, Poesie also has a fragrance called Maria Montessori that features similar notes. Bergamot, rosemary, etc. Might do it for 'ya. Academy of Pleasure by Alkemia? Maybe? Perhaps Amor Intellectuals. Everything else I Have in my cheap zones tends to run super sleazy-slutty so i hope this assists. Check out Imaginary Authors, Zoologist, Zingaro, Immortal Perfumes, and Alkemia for some fun zing.

i will check these tomorrow bc i will impulse buy FOR SURE rn. thank u babe ily this is a lot of effort to make me happy 😭 (said in a kind voice, impressed voice)