Author: danielwp

First Impressions – Initio, Paragon & Arquiste, Indigo Smoke

In my blog post last week, I discussed the Rasei Fort scent, Kolonya, and how it made me think of the colour purple. This week, I sampled two new fragrances that were potential "purple" candidates, Initio's Paragon and Arquiste's Indigo Smoke. Inito's Paragon comes the closest to making me think of that colour. And despite … Continue reading First Impressions – Initio, Paragon & Arquiste, Indigo Smoke →

Reviews – Frederic Malle – Lys Méditerranée – Spring has Sprung

Frederic Malle - Lys Méditerranée - Watery lily - 8.5/10. Spring is in the air in Australia. And with it comes the blooming flowers. Some of the more prevalent around the place are lilies. Indeed, I see them everywhere in various forms and colours, many of them in my garden. Despite its beauty, the lily … Continue reading Reviews – Frederic Malle – Lys Méditerranée – Spring has Sprung →

Reviews – The Body Shop – White Musk for Men

The Body Shop - White Musk for Men - One of my favourite musks - 7.5/10. I don't discriminate on my blog. I'll review anything, from the budget-saving cheapies to the overpriced niche claptrap. Good and bad. Perhaps, I'm more critical of the overpriced stuff, and I think rightly so, as we should be getting … Continue reading Reviews – The Body Shop – White Musk for Men →

First Impressions – Dior Homme Sport 2021

Never easy keeping up with the flankers at Dior. But, a little background research reveals the latest Dior Homme Sport flanker is the 4th iteration in the line. Unfortunately, they've become progressively worse since the classic 2008 scent. Luckily, I have a backup bottle of this 2008 classic with about half remaining. Francois Demachy has … Continue reading First Impressions – Dior Homme Sport 2021 →

First Impressions – Lavender Fields Forever – Hermetica & Hiram Green

I've been craving lavender scents recently. The soothing and relaxing nature of the aroma works so well at any time of year, helping to relieve the stress of everyday life. Some of my favourite perfumes which feature the note include the lavender "standard" Caron Pour Un Homme, and for a more modern rendering of the … Continue reading First Impressions – Lavender Fields Forever – Hermetica & Hiram Green →

First Impressions – ånd fragrances

I jumped at the chance to purchase a discovery set from ånd fragrances when they arrived in Australia at a local perfumery. I've long been a fan of their founder Simon Constantine's work. For those unfamiliar with the name, he was the in-house perfumer for many years at his father's brand, Gorilla Perfumes/Lush. I'm an … Continue reading First Impressions – ånd fragrances →

First Impressions – MFK – 724

Maison Francis Kurkdjian - 724 - The award for most unimaginative and uninspiring release for 2022 goes to Francis Kurkdjian for his 724 from his eponymous line. The other day I was walking through a local perfume boutique and stumbled across 724. I was somewhat taken aback as I'd just seen the online promotional material advertising … Continue reading First Impressions – MFK – 724 →