Scent Hive

I have excellent news! Bancha EdP by DSH Perfumes is 30% off until March 9th in my OpenSky shop. Simply enter the code 30bancha at check out. You can read my Scent Hive review of Bancha which is still an OpenSky exclusive. Both sizes (1 0z or 5 ml) are eligible for this promotion, so [...]

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Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes flew under my naturals-loving radar until a few months ago. One of her purely botanical gems that I discovered is Chinoise. Dawn refers to this perfume as “a quiet and contemplative moment amongst groves of whispering camphor trees; a grounding aroma.”  I have yet to experience such a moment in [...]

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I have a great little online shop that allows me to carry my favorite natural perfumes and beauty products. It has a new look, and to celebrate it, I have a promotion code that is not only good at my shop, but throughout the OpenSky website.

If you’d like to read the details regarding my affiliation [...]

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It’s been about a year now that I have been drawn to tobacco scents.  Discovering In Fiore’s Maia, which is now called Jasmin Supérieur, sent me down this road due to its subtle yet intoxicating tobacco quality. I had always assumed tobacco in perfume would have to be an acquired taste for me. Turns out, [...]

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If you’ve read my blog lately, you know how delighted I am to have discovered DSH Perfumes line of all natural fragrances. Each of her botanical perfumes has its own personality while maintaining the sophistication we have come to expect from Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Her newest 100% botanical scent, Bancha, is no exception. Inspired by the [...]

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I started blogging about natural and botanical perfumery in 2009, and this will always be the year I began discovering the depths of its beauty. Scent Hive grew out of my love for perfume, but this passion has become more profound since I have been fortunate enough to meet some of the gifted people behind [...]

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Advent is usually associated with Christmas, but my husband and I have decided to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas in our house so I thought a mixed title was quite appropriate for my contribution to this holiday blogging event. Yes, there’s the chance my boys will grow up to be very confused about their religious [...]

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Cyber Monday Deals:
DSH Perfumes: 20% off code HOL9 (reviewed here).
Beautyhabit: Last day to use 20% off code INSTYLE (they have a wonderful natural and organic section featuring many products that I have reviewed).
Jackson Sage: Storewide sale. Everything is 20% off today. (Reviewed here).
SpiritBeautyLounge: Last day for 20% off code “thanku20″. (They carry rms beauty which I [...]

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