I was ready to write off the French house based on my samplings of their earlier scents. You'll find my first impressions of some of their line in a separate post a couple of months back. Most were pretty ordinary, especially the iris. I was still writing them off after I tried their hibiscus scent, … Continue reading First Impressions – More Maison Crivelli – Hibiscus & Patchouli.
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Mini Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur, Mon Numéro 10, D Squared2, Potion
This winter has seen a mixed bag of weather in my neck of the woods. Conditions have run the gamut from warm sunny mid-20 degree Celsius days (usually the norm) to unseasonably cool and rainy weather that has sometimes lasted for days. To combat the cooler weather, I've turned to a couple of old spicy … Continue reading Mini Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur, Mon Numéro 10, D Squared2, Potion
First Impressions – Masque Milano – White Whale
Masque Milano - White Whale - As promised, below are my first impressions of the last scent from Masque Milano's "Opera" collection, White Whale. The story behind the creation of the fragrance is interesting in itself. Using the Herman Melville classic Moby Dick as his inspiration, Brazilian perfumer Christian Alori attempted to interpret the epic quest … Continue reading First Impressions – Masque Milano – White Whale
First Impressions – Masque Milano – Sleight of Fern
I've got a lot of time for the Italian brand, Masque Milano. Their scents are always well thought out and executed. I like most of their perfumes, some more than others. My favourite is the animalic tobacco of Montecristo. Montecristo forms one scent of sixteen from the brand's "Opera" series. Up until recently, the collection … Continue reading First Impressions – Masque Milano – Sleight of Fern
Mini Reviews – Atelier Cologne
It may be winter here in Queensland, but the days have been clear, and the maximum temperatures have been hitting the low to mid 20 degrees Celsius (75 Fahrenheit) mark. Consequently, I can still wear my freshies. And when I think of citruses, one brand that instantly comes to mind is Atelier Cologne. Quite simply, … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Atelier Cologne
Reviews – Knize Ten
Knize Ten - A must-try leather. Knize Ten - The reference leather - 10/10. Well, if my maths is correct, and I'm pretty sure it is, as I've got WordPress to help me, this is my 200th post. To mark such a milestone, I've chosen a milestone scent to review. Enter Knize Ten. This leather … Continue reading Reviews – Knize Ten
Mini Review – Marc-Antoine Barrois – Ganymede
Marc-Antoine Barrois - Ganymede - A familiar scent but not from the perfume world, 5/10. Yesterday I visited the dentist for my six-monthly checkup. Like most folks, it's not something I look forward to with much glee. However, I must admit the staff at my dental practice are always friendly and a pleasure to deal … Continue reading Mini Review – Marc-Antoine Barrois – Ganymede
First Impressions – Maison Crivelli
It's fair to say that the French house Maison Crivelli has generated a lot of attention and enthusiasm on social media. Virtually always positive. That's usually a red flag for me. So to see what all the fuss was about, I purchased a discovery set some time back, tried most of their line, and must … Continue reading First Impressions – Maison Crivelli
Mini Reviews – Guilty Pleasures – Past & Present – Emporio Armani & Jean Paul Gaultier
Emporio Armani - Stronger With You - Stupid name, ok fragrance, 5.5/10. Armani has set the bar relatively low with recent men's releases. Flanker after endless flanker for Acqua di Gio and Code rolling of the production line at seemingly breakneck speed. Released in 2017, Stronger With You (a whole new scent) is a companion … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Guilty Pleasures – Past & Present – Emporio Armani & Jean Paul Gaultier
Mini Reviews – Xerjoff & L’Artisan Parfumeur – Fruity Fun – Erba Pura, Mandarina Corsica, Bana Banana.
Xerjoff - Erba Pura - Shampoo masquerading as perfume - 3/10. I'm not a fan of this one at all. The fruity notes are sugary, sweet, and more akin to bubblegum than actual fruit. Far too sickly for my taste. The amber and vanilla in the base do little to quell my anxieties. They merely … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Xerjoff & L’Artisan Parfumeur – Fruity Fun – Erba Pura, Mandarina Corsica, Bana Banana.