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A blog dedicated to natural perfumes and beauty products.

Thoughts on Mother’s Day

My older son went to an iris farm outside of Portland yesterday. He had a sleepover at a friend’s house, and in the morning his buddy’s dad drove them to Salem and I’m assuming they went here. When...

May 12, 2013 Like

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Vetiver Racinettes Soap by Ayala Moriel Parfums

Ayala Moriel Parfums has begun offering bar soaps, which I am so happy about since they are my favorite delivery mechanism of getting suds to skin. Ayala sent me Vetiver Racinettes, along with a...

Apr 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Gracing the Dawn by Roxana Villa, revisited

Last July, Roxana Villa sent me a sample of what was then a new release, the solid version of Gracing the Dawn. We had just moved back into our newly remodeled home, and I was still on my blogging...

Apr 11, 2013 Like

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And the winners are…

Sara has won the Phoenix Botanicals drawing, and I realized I never announced the winner of the Olive and Oud giveaway, tinselcreations! Congrats to the both of you. Image: Fairies of the Meadow by...

Apr 11, 2013 Like

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Discovering Phoenix Botanicals, again.

Phoenix Botanicals caught my eye nearly two years ago when I bought their terrific Wild Rose Lip Balm on a whim, but I was unaware that fragrances had become a part of their repertoire as well....

Apr 8, 2013 Like

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Inflorescence by Byredo

Upon first sniffing Byredo’s Inflorescence, I thought silently to myself how perfectly this perfume had been named. I immediately associated that lyrical word with phosphorescence since the...

Mar 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Hourglass Ambient Powder in Dim Light & Ambient Powder Brush Review

Along with my perfume and scarf collection, I’ve acquired quite the heap of highlighters in an attempt to achieve that ever elusive “lit from within” look. What I’ve found so far in my valiant...

Mar 13, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Cocoa Sandalwood by Sonoma Scent Studio

Cocoa Sandalwood is one of the most dynamic fragrances I have experienced in a long time. It moves through its stages with a quiet force that is palpable, alluring, and in the end, becomes an...

Mar 10, 2013 Like

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Bar Soap Bounty from Olive and Oud

Olive and Oud‘s dense bars are exquisitely fragrant suds factories that get you clean, leave your skin soft, and fill the air with beautiful aromas. Right now I’ve got Flora in use, and it is one...

Feb 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil Review (and a bit about the remodel)

My blogging break was due in large part to the all consuming nature of our house remodel. We had to move out of our home for the entirety of the process so I chose about five or six perfumes to...

Feb 18, 2013 Like

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A Dozen Roses. A Valentine’s Day Blogging Event

Some of you may know that it’s been a year since my last post, and I have to thank Ayala of Ayala Moriel Parfums for asking me to take part in this Rose Blogging Event for Valentine’s Day, even...

Feb 11, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Hindu Honeysuckle by Providence Perfume Co.

A little vial of Hindu Honeysuckle arrived at my door a few weeks ago, a welcome surprise during this time of remodeling chaos (see below). Currently, my perfumes are tucked away safely in the...

Feb 29, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

…and congrats to Anna, the winner of the Red Flower Sweet Alyssum giveaway. Painting by Bishop Lennon at etsy. Filed under: Uncategorized

Feb 14, 2012 Like

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Blogoversary, demolition and a giveaway.

This is not a photo of my house, but it might as well be. It’s pretty much what our kitchen currently looks like. We’ve embarked on a major remodel, and it’s taking up much of my free time. I’m not...

Feb 9, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Soft Skin by Wash the Day Away

Cardamom Orange Lotion by Wash the Day Away is my favorite skincare find this winter. It’s unabashedly spicy with a fervid dosing of cardamom and the sharp effervescent of lime. If you love...

Jan 28, 2012 Like

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2012 FIFI Indie Award Top Five Finalists

Visit the FIFI Awards Website for the official announcement of: 2012 FIFI “INDIE” AWARD TOP FIVE FINALISTS The five finalists are: Carner Barcelona “Cuirs” – Min New York Come L’Amore, Bois 1920 –...

Jan 20, 2012 Like

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MCMC Fragrances: Two Perspectives on Two Perfumes.

Natalie from Another Perfume Blog and I have joined forces to review our favorite MCMC perfumes. Natalie’s pick, Garden, is from Sample Set #1 and my pick, Hunter, is from Sample Set #2. Being a...

Jan 19, 2012 Like

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Nahla Beauty’s Foaming Cleansers

One of the most commonly asked questions here on Scent Hive is; What is my favorite foaming cleanser? Up until this point, I’ve never had an emphatic answer. There are several that I really like,...

Jan 11, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Josie Maran Argan Beautiful Eyes

I was given the opportunity to test a few Josie Maran products recently, and felt mixed about it at first. I’m always up for trying something new, but I’d been turned off by what I had perceived as...

Jan 6, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Best of 2011: A Blogging Event.

Another year is coming to a close, so it’s time to wrap it up with a Best of 2011 list. Truthfully, there were gobs of fabulous releases this year, particularly in the natural fragrance realm,...

Dec 30, 2011 Like 2 people like this

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Lilium by Providence Perfume Co.

Solid Perfume Balms are the latest offering from Providence Perfume Co, and they are fantastic. They are smooth and sensual, smell gorgeous, and the best part is that they are very reasonably...

Dec 28, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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Merry Christmas from Scent Hive

I hope all of you are having a peaceful and fragrant holiday season. Image: A Dream of Christmas Eve by George Hitchcock at artmagick.com

Dec 25, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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Nah La Beauty Haul

There’s a 15% off code for Nah La Beauty right now, so I jumped on it and ordered some things I’ve been curious about. Reviews will come after I have spent some time with my new products, but I...

Dec 22, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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A Poem for the Winter Solstice

On Winter’s Margin On winter’s margin, see the small birds now With half-forged memories come flocking home To gardens famous for their charity. The green globe’s broken; vines like tangled veins...

Dec 21, 2011 Like 2 people like this

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Sonoma Scent Studio- Fig Tree

Hanukkah beings tonight, and I’ve been poring over food blogs for new recipes and general holiday inspiration. I keep coming across delicious fig based dishes and desserts like Braised Chicken with...

Dec 20, 2011 Like

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Tauer Perfume’s Cologne du Maghreb

A review of Andy Tauer’s work has been a long time coming on Scent Hive as he is a beloved artist in the indie perfume community. When I first smelled his Cologne du Maghreb last year, I was...

Dec 9, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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Seasonal Scents

We decorated our Christmas tree this past weekend, and had *Aftelier Perfumes’ Blood Orange, Ginger & Blood Cedarwood candle filling the air with a fragrance that will now forever remind me of this...

Dec 7, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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Holiday Gift Guide

It was difficult to edit my gift picks as I want everything I reviewed this past year and would love to give them all as gifts. In any event, here it is, an attempt that hopefully covers reasonable...

Dec 2, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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The Tallulah Jane Hope winner is…

Sharon C! Thank you everyone for the thoughtful comments. Check back tomorrow for my holiday gift guide. New winner is Amy H! Sharon declined as she already has a bottle of Hope.

Dec 2, 2011 Like 1 person likes this

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Thoughts on Mother’s Day

Vetiver Racinettes Soap by Ayala Moriel Parfums

Gracing the Dawn by Roxana Villa, revisited

And the winners are…

Discovering Phoenix Botanicals, again.

Inflorescence by Byredo

Hourglass Ambient Powder in Dim Light & Ambient Powder Brush Review

Cocoa Sandalwood by Sonoma Scent Studio

Bar Soap Bounty from Olive and Oud

Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil Review (and a bit about the remodel)

A Dozen Roses. A Valentine’s Day Blogging Event

Hindu Honeysuckle by Providence Perfume Co.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Blogoversary, demolition and a giveaway.

Soft Skin by Wash the Day Away

2012 FIFI Indie Award Top Five Finalists

MCMC Fragrances: Two Perspectives on Two Perfumes.

Nahla Beauty’s Foaming Cleansers

Josie Maran Argan Beautiful Eyes

Best of 2011: A Blogging Event.

Lilium by Providence Perfume Co.

Merry Christmas from Scent Hive

Nah La Beauty Haul

A Poem for the Winter Solstice

Sonoma Scent Studio- Fig Tree

Tauer Perfume’s Cologne du Maghreb

Seasonal Scents

Holiday Gift Guide

The Tallulah Jane Hope winner is…

Hope EDP by Tallulah Jane

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