Author: danielwp

Winter Wonder – Molton Brown

Long time, no post. I've been in winter hibernation, alternating over the last couple of weeks between a few different scents, namely Masque Milano's animalic tobacco, Montecristo, and Parfum d'Empires soft suede iris, Cuir Ottoman. Both have served me well during this midwinter time. Queensland winters are hardly harsh. Daytime temperatures in the low to … Continue reading Winter Wonder – Molton Brown →

First Impressions – Penhaligon’s, Frapin

Penhaligon's - The Inimitable William Penhaligon - I'm a fan of this brand, but I can't for the life of me work out why this "Portraits" line from Penhaligon's is so beloved. Most of the compositions I've tried from the line are uninspired and come top-loaded before the thin dry down inevitably disappoints. Their latest release … Continue reading First Impressions – Penhaligon’s, Frapin →

First Impressions – Obvious

David Frossard, the man behind niche outfits, Frapin and Liquides Imaginaires is the mastermind behind the new environmentally responsible brand, Obvious. At the time of writing, the brand has eight perfumes in its portfolio. The discovery set I purchased has seven fragrances; the latest Une Verveine was not included. The ethos behind the brand is … Continue reading First Impressions – Obvious →

First Impressions – Juliette Has A Gun, Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

In today's blog post, my quick first impressions on a pair of pears. One I'm lukewarm on and one I liked. Let's start with the dodgy one. juliette has a gun - Pear Inc. - Alright, I'm fed up with this brand. It's just the same old thing we've seen a million times before. We've even … Continue reading First Impressions – Juliette Has A Gun, Nicolai Parfumeur Createur →