Author: danielwp

Review – Hermès  – Un Jardin Sur Le Toit. Thoughts on Un Jardin à Cythère

Hermès - Un Jardin sur le Toit - Spring garden on the roof of Hermès headquarters. 8/10. I've reviewed Un Jardin sur le Toit before on my blog. But I felt it could use a bit of a reexamination for several reasons: I've been wearing it quite a bit lately. The Hermès garden now has … Continue reading Review – Hermès  – Un Jardin Sur Le Toit. Thoughts on Un Jardin à Cythère →

First Impressions – Amouage – Guidance

Amouage - Guidance - Amouage is back with four new scents titled "The Odyessy Collection - Chapter 3 - Escape". All four feature frankincense and are accompanied by the usual nonsensical marketing mumbo jumbo. Overall, it's a stronger collection than the previous ones under their new creative director, Renaud Salmon. Still, that wouldn't be difficult. In … Continue reading First Impressions – Amouage – Guidance →

First Impressions – New Fig Fragrances – Beso Beach, Houbigant, Obvious Parfums and Essential Parfums

In retrospect, 2022 was a particularly active year for new fig fragrances. So many brands got figgy wit it and attempted to capture the essence of the sweet fruit in perfume form. I tried quite a few, and I'll detail my thoughts on four of them in today's post. The first cab of the rank … Continue reading First Impressions – New Fig Fragrances – Beso Beach, Houbigant, Obvious Parfums and Essential Parfums →

Review – Miller et Bertaux – New Study (Postcard) & Sunshine Coast Trip Part 1

Miller et Bertaux - New Study (Postcard) - Summer Ready Freshness. 7.5/10. New Study (Postcard) from underrated French house Miller et Bertaux is a fantastic fresh scent for the warm weather. In the opening stages, the mood-enhancing citrus medley of grapefruit, mandarin, and lemon provides a boost. On my skin, the grapefruit is the most … Continue reading Review – Miller et Bertaux – New Study (Postcard) & Sunshine Coast Trip Part 1 →

First Impressions – Parle Moi De Parfum – Wake Up World

Parle Moi de Parfum's latest is a blast from the past. Image from Google. Parle Moi de Parfum - Wake Up World - As we know, fragrance can transport us back in time. And Michel Almairac's/Parle Moi de Parfum's new Wake Up World transports me back to my high school days in the mid-nineties. For you … Continue reading First Impressions – Parle Moi De Parfum – Wake Up World →

Reviews – Olfactive Studio – Rose Shot, Iris Shot, Violet Shot

Dominque Ropion's three floral scents for Olfactive Studio's Sepia Collection are well-constructed compositions. I enjoy them more than Leather, Vanilla, and Chypre Shot by Bertrand Duchaufour. Though, Vanilla Shot was more enjoyable when I revisited it recently. Rose, Iris, and Violet Shot were released a couple of years ago, and there's one clear standout for … Continue reading Reviews – Olfactive Studio – Rose Shot, Iris Shot, Violet Shot →

Reviews – Acca Kappa – Muschio Bianco EDP

Acca Kappa - Muschio Bianco - Gin and Tonic Musk - 7.5/10. Founded in northern Italy (Treviso) in 1869, Acca Kappa is a brand that initially specialised in making hair brushes. Their founder Hermann Krüll plied his trade as a bristles merchant in Venice before moving into a brushmaking working partnership in Treviso. The company … Continue reading Reviews – Acca Kappa – Muschio Bianco EDP →