Although most modern Amouage fragrances don’t appeal to me, I still make an effort to try most of the new releases when I can. This is perhaps more a result of the easy access we have to the line here than any strong desire to sample new fragrances from the brand. Since Salmon took over, … Continue reading Amouage – Love Hibiscus – Not For Me, But An Interesting Study In Contrast
Matière Première – Metal Lavender – Amber To The Max
I've had Metal Lavender from Aurélien Guichard's Matière Première on my mind for some weeks. But not only on my mind, but also on my skin. My god, it's hard to get rid of—like most other scents in this line, this stuff sticks, and sticks. I say that somewhat lightheartedly; a couple of good twenty-minute showers … Continue reading Matière Première – Metal Lavender – Amber To The Max
Catching Up With Etat Libre d’Orange – Story Of Your Life, Above The Waves & Let’s Pretend
In recent years, I've lagged behind in sampling the newer releases from the once-audacious and innovative brand Etat Libre d'Orange (ELDO). Too many perfumes, too little time! Amid the rise of new brands and increased competition, ELDO seemed to shift away from creative formulas toward more conventional compositions. The brand suddenly seemed uninspiring. I feel … Continue reading Catching Up With Etat Libre d’Orange – Story Of Your Life, Above The Waves & Let’s Pretend
L’Entropiste – Ok, But Nothing To Write Home About
L'Entropiste now has 8 perfumes. Here are the first six in 50ml bottles. It's taken me a while to get around to smelling L'Entropiste. This brand and its perfumes come to us from none other than master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. I'm not sure why it's taken me so long; Duchaufour happens to be one of … Continue reading L’Entropiste – Ok, But Nothing To Write Home About
Perfume Review – Frapin – Bonne Chauffe – Boozy Brilliance
Perfume Review - Frapin - Bonne Chauffe - Excellent Rendition of Cognac - 8/10. Notes: Top: Davana, pepper. Middle: Plum, bran absolute, oakwood. Base: Patchouli, cedar, vetiver, benzoin. I've never been drawn to boozy fragrances. I think it's because I find most of them too sharp, too syrupy, and often over-the-top. Many have a cloying … Continue reading Perfume Review – Frapin – Bonne Chauffe – Boozy Brilliance
Thoughts On One Day Perfume
All the One Day bottles look like the above bottle. They come in 60ml sizes. I recently discovered a perfume store in Australia that carries the Hong Kong-based fragrance house, One Day Perfume. The store is called Sweetfern (https://sweetfern.com.au/) and is located in regional Victoria, in Ballarat, of all places. I'd been keen to try … Continue reading Thoughts On One Day Perfume
Parfums Dusita – Light Of Bangkok – Five Star Scent
I'm always excited to try a new release from Dusita. Indeed, one can tell the brand puts a lot of care, thought, and heart into their perfumes. From the drawings and poems that accompany the fragrances, everything comes together as a cohesive whole. Last year's release, Tonka Latte, was a rare miss. It came across … Continue reading Parfums Dusita – Light Of Bangkok – Five Star Scent
Bienaimé – Vesprée – Everything Old Is New Again
Ah yeah. That hits the spot! In my last post, I discussed Nordic Fougère, the fougère that really wasn't a fougère. Dunhill Signature Collection – Nordic Fougère and Egyptian Smoke – Decent Value. Today's scent rights the ship. I can tell immediately I'm going to enjoy Vesprée, Bienaimé's latest launch for men. This dark composition … Continue reading Bienaimé – Vesprée – Everything Old Is New Again
Dunhill Signature Collection – Nordic Fougere and Egyptian Smoke – Decent Value
Dunhill Nordic Fougère. Notes: Top - basil, cardamom, black pepper. Middle - bamboo leaf, kumquat, geranium. Base - vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli. I had never tried Dunhill's higher-end line (Dunhill Signature Collection) until I sampled Nordic Fougère. Strictly speaking, I'm not entirely convinced it qualifies as a traditional fougère. However, a couple of elements hint at that category. Primarily, the … Continue reading Dunhill Signature Collection – Nordic Fougere and Egyptian Smoke – Decent Value
Perfume Review – Parle Moi De Parfum – Totally White – Fairytale Floral
My snowflake tree begins to bloom in late May. Although I'll never experience snow in my part of the world, its burgeoning blossoms herald in the cooler, comfortable days ahead. Interestingly, despite being called a snowflake tree, it thrives primarily in subtropical and tropical climates. This plant is in the same genus as the poinsettia, … Continue reading Perfume Review – Parle Moi De Parfum – Totally White – Fairytale Floral