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
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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.
Cold as Ice – Serge Lutens – L’Eau Froide
Well, winter has almost arrived here in my part of the world. And this week, the weather has well and truly turned. Nothing but rain for the last few days. Unusually for South East Queensland, where we generally enjoy dry, sunny autumn/winter months. However, in typical annual fashion, the Snowflake tree in my backyard is … Continue reading Cold as Ice – Serge Lutens – L’Eau Froide
New Week, New Rose
It's a long weekend here, a public holiday Monday, but the new week has begun for most. Over the last several days, I've watched and documented this orange rose in my garden growing. Most of this week was sunny, but it did rain once, I think, giving the rose the impetus to spring into life. … Continue reading New Week, New Rose
Reviews – Guerlain – Habit Rouge
Guerlain - Habit Rouge EDT - All Time Classic 10/10. So, the word is on the grapevine that Guerlain is coming up with a new flanker for their classic, Habit Rouge. L'Instinct is the name, and it features a green heart, including a cannabis note. The initial impressions I've read haven't been overly complimentary. But … Continue reading Reviews – Guerlain – Habit Rouge
First Impressions – Eris Parfums
Eris Parfums. Image from erisparfums.com. Barbara Herman has many strings to her bow, a blogger, author of the book Scent and Subversion, lover of vintage perfume, and now founder of the brand Eris Parfums. The house was established in 2016 with an initial release of three fragrances. Since then, four other perfumes have followed. Antoine … Continue reading First Impressions – Eris Parfums
Mini Reviews – Fragrant Fougeres and Alluring Aromatics – Trudon & Dusita
Trudon - Olim - Powdery, spicy with a touch of Guerlain- 7/10. The other day I was waxing lyrical about the fragrances from luxury French candlemaker, Trudon. Aphelie, released last year, is a brilliant green scent that I had just sampled and thoroughly enjoyed. However, please don't sleep on the rest of their line. Olim … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Fragrant Fougeres and Alluring Aromatics – Trudon & Dusita