Review – Nicolaï – Riviera Verbena – A Trip To The Côte d’Azur

I love the smell of verbena/lemon verbena. I have some growing in the garden, and I love the herbal, lemony, zesty scent created by rubbing the plant between my fingers. There's nothing better at putting a pep in my step on a warm, humid afternoon in the middle of summer than this enlivening aroma.   … Continue reading Review – Nicolaï – Riviera Verbena – A Trip To The Côte d’Azur →

Reviews – Jacques Fath – Jasmin de Toscane, Vetiver Gris – Niche Has Gone Nuts

Two scents to change my opinion regarding hazelnut perfumes? Not quite. The nutty fragrance trend shows no sign of subsiding. Pistachio scents, in particular, have been most in the limelight, but hazelnut fragrances don't seem too far behind. I'm not entirely on board with this style of scent. Almond fragrances are the only type of … Continue reading Reviews – Jacques Fath – Jasmin de Toscane, Vetiver Gris – Niche Has Gone Nuts →

D’Orsay – Flower Lust, Tonka Hysteria, Incense Crush – Extraits de Parfum

Three new perfumes from D'Orsay to evaluate. You get an extrait. You get an extrait. Everybody gets an extrait!!! I don't know about you guys, but I think Oprah's secretly working behind the scenes of these perfume houses, divvying out extrait after extrait like candy. Every brand and their dog has a line of extraits … Continue reading D’Orsay – Flower Lust, Tonka Hysteria, Incense Crush – Extraits de Parfum →

Maison Margiela – From The Garden

Tomato's in a garden—a snapshot of summer. The "Replica" scents from Maison Margiela bottle moments in place and time, attempting to replicate our emotions and feelings related to these moments through perfume. For example, they've given us scents such as By the Fireplace, Lazy Sunday Morning, and Jazz Club. Their ideas seem clear and legible, … Continue reading Maison Margiela – From The Garden →

Le Labo – Eucalyptus 20 – Le Labo Up To Their Old Tricks

In true Le Labo style, Eucalyptus 20 doesn't smell much like eucalyptus. Indeed, there's a camphoraceous, medicinal character to Eucalyptus 20 for some brief moments. But, as is true for many scents from the New York brand, the moniker on the bottle merely serves as a marketing label. Supposedly, though, the brand names its fragrances … Continue reading Le Labo – Eucalyptus 20 – Le Labo Up To Their Old Tricks →

Nomenclature – Aloeae – Green And Refreshing

My sister has been living in New York for the last few years. Each year, before she comes home for Christmas, I've purchased sample orders from stores such as Luckyscent and shipped them to her apartment, circumventing the high international shipping costs. Not only does this prove cost-effective, but I can try perfumes I find … Continue reading Nomenclature – Aloeae – Green And Refreshing →

Versace – Eros Energy – The Best From The Line?

I find the original Eros (2012) beyond horrible! From top to bottom, it smells obnoxious and of poor quality. Its green apple and mint top smells more reminiscent of bubblegum than anything natural. But as it develops, it somehow gets worse. Versace doubles down on the sweetness and cliches, as vanilla and tonka first, and … Continue reading Versace – Eros Energy – The Best From The Line? →

Arquiste – Venice Rococo, Almond Suede and A Grove By The Sea

Early in the new year, I was fortunate to stay with my family on the Sunshine Coast (Kawana Waters/Minyama area) for a few days. It's a very laid-back part of the world where many go to retire and where folks while away their days surfing at the beach. The lifestyle centres on the outdoors with … Continue reading Arquiste – Venice Rococo, Almond Suede and A Grove By The Sea →