Very rarely do I wear the same scent on consecutive days. I'm spoiled for choice. However, this week (4 days in a row and counting), I've turned to Diptyque's wonderful vanilla fragrance, Eau Duelle, for my scent of choice. It is available in both EDT and EDP forms. I own the EDT, which is an … Continue reading Scent of the Week – Diptyque Eau Duelle
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What the?
So I was scrolling through Fragrantica today and had to do a double-take. I noticed two new releases had appeared on the website in their "New Perfume" tab. Mastercard, that's right, the financial services company, is planning to enter the fragrance game. God help us. Priceless Passion and Priceless Optimism are the imaginative names of … Continue reading What the?
2022 Wishlist
It's my first post of 2022, so a Happy New Year to all. Over the last couple of years, I've posted a perfume wishlist. I was able to accomplish most of my wishes from last year. However, my most fulfilling was successfully slowing down my buying. In 2020 I purchased 12 new fragrances, but in … Continue reading 2022 Wishlist
Best Perfumes of 2021
As we reach the end of the year, it's time to reflect on another busy 12 months in perfume. My synopsis of the year, in general, could have been a cut and paste from last year. COVID is still hanging around, new variants popping up, but the vaccines offer possible rays of hope. Here's hoping … Continue reading Best Perfumes of 2021
First Impressions – Amouage – Material and Dior – Vanilla Diorama
Amouage - Material - Amouage Material slipped under my radar. I'm still yet to try Boundless, the male release that accompanied it. As it turns out, I might have been just as well forgetting about Material. It feels like a mediocre effort from a house with the prestige of Amouage. This sort of balsamic ambery vanilla … Continue reading First Impressions – Amouage – Material and Dior – Vanilla Diorama
First Impressions – Dolce & Gabbana
2 New flankers image via Google. What a strange old year, huh? World in constant flux, but perfume releases continue unabated. Nothing seems to slow that down. But, as we approach the end of the year, I'm left scratching my head thinking of my favourite releases for the year. One brand that I didn't think … Continue reading First Impressions – Dolce & Gabbana
First Impressions – BDK, Tom Ford
BDK Parfums - Velvet Tonka - A bit of a misstep from BDK with their latest scent, Velvet Tonka. It opens up promisingly enough with a sweet vanillic almond mix that evokes the smell of marzipan and other such delicacies. However, before too long, the star of the show tonka accord starts to make its way … Continue reading First Impressions – BDK, Tom Ford
First Impressions – Kilian – The Liquors Collection
Earlier this year, I sampled Kilian's much-hyped Angels Share from their "Liquors Line." I enjoyed that scent but found its gourmand profile similar to a few others I've tested before. So, in the interest of completeness, today's blog post will feature my thoughts on the three other perfumes in the series. Kilian - Roses on … Continue reading First Impressions – Kilian – The Liquors Collection
First Impressions – Milano Fragranze
Golden hour in Milan - Photo courtesy of Matteo Raimondi unsplash.com Brand Introduction Alessandro Brun is the brains behind the new Italian niche brand, Milano Fragranze. Does his name ring a bell? Well, if you're a fan of niche perfumery, you probably know Sig. Brun from his work with the brilliant Italian niche house, Masque … Continue reading First Impressions – Milano Fragranze
First Impressions – Synthetic Jungle, Frederic Malle
Well, it's finally here. The long wait is over. Rose & Cuir was the house's last release, and it was a slow burner on me. It took me several samples before I warmed to it. It seems Synthetic Jungle may be the same. I've tested it twice now, and I'm still on the fence. I … Continue reading First Impressions – Synthetic Jungle, Frederic Malle