Author: danielwp

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 →

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 →

First Impressions – Fleeting Freshness – Tauer Perfumes & Heeley Paris

Tauer Perfumes - Cologne du Maghreb - This isn't a new release. Instead, it's a 2021 reissue of a 2011 perfume. However, I'd never tried it before. The citrus/herbal opening combination of clementine, lemon, lavender, and petitgrain is refreshing and fizzy. The overriding impression is of a cooling glass of lemonade on a warm sunny day. … Continue reading First Impressions – Fleeting Freshness – Tauer Perfumes & Heeley Paris →

First Impressions – Spicy Scents – Penhaligon’s, Miller et Bertaux

Penhaligon's - Babylon & Constantinople - I've been quite vocal in my disdain for a couple of scents in this "Trade Routes" line. In particular, Halfeti Leather, the variation on Halfeti that none of us needed. Well, me especially. However, two recent additions to the line that have surprised me are Babylon & Constantinople. Below … Continue reading First Impressions – Spicy Scents – Penhaligon’s, Miller et Bertaux →

Mini Reviews – Tom Ford – Bitter Peach, Vert des Bois, Vert Boheme

Tom Ford - Bitter Peach - Bitter indeed. 3/10. Tom Ford giveth and Tom Ford taketh away. I think Tom Ford has taken away my sense of smell and taste in perfume. Everyone I know loves this Private Blend scent, but I'm not one of them. There's something a little off with this one that … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Tom Ford – Bitter Peach, Vert des Bois, Vert Boheme →