Author: danielwp

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 →

First Impressions – Beach Scents? Atelier Cologne, Carner Barcelona & Mihan Aromatics

Atelier Cologne - Lemon Island - Lemon Island seemed like such a fun-filled destination. It wasn't. And it's unlikely I'll be booking a return trip. I'm usually a fan of Atelier Cologne's pared-back offerings. However, Lemon Island is particularly pared-back. It only offers three notes, lemon, jasmine, and vanilla. I mainly pick up a light salty … Continue reading First Impressions – Beach Scents? Atelier Cologne, Carner Barcelona & Mihan Aromatics →

First Impressions – Tauer Perfumes – Sundowner

Tauer Perfumes - Sundowner - I'm continuing to catch up with releases from last year. Recently I sampled Andy Tauer's latest, Sundowner. I was suitably impressed. It, along with Corpus Equus, may have had a good chance of making my favourite perfumes from 2021. So let's take a look at what makes this one tick. In … Continue reading First Impressions – Tauer Perfumes – Sundowner →

First Impressions – New Rose Scents – Heeley & L’Artisan

L'Artisan Parfumeur - Mémoire de Roses - Rose scents are in vogue. But did they ever go out of style? In my first impressions post today, I give my thoughts on two new rose scents that I recently sampled.  Firstly L'Artisan Parfumeur and their modern take on rose, Mémoire de Roses. L'Artisan is a brand that … Continue reading First Impressions – New Rose Scents – Heeley & L’Artisan →

Mini Reviews – Late 90’s Chanel & Boucheron

Allure Homme - Decent but not classic Chanel. Chanel - Allure Homme - Workman-like Chanel 7/10 Jacques Polge composed the original Allure Homme in 1999. Hard to believe it is 23 years old. I don't notice it around too often now, but it still retains a contemporary feel. It's undoubtedly better than most things you … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Late 90’s Chanel & Boucheron →

First Impressions – New Leather – Memo Paris & Naomi Goodsir

Memo Paris - Sicilian Leather -Another disappointing release from the brand. There's not much in the way of leather in this composition. I mainly pick up a slew of bitter citruses (oranges and limes) mixed in with a cedarwood note. Sicilian Leather has been compared to Dior Fahrenheit, but I fail to see the approximation. … Continue reading First Impressions – New Leather – Memo Paris & Naomi Goodsir →