Due to the current global pandemic many of us find ourselves at home, so I thought for today's blog post I might discuss some of my favourite products / brands for scenting our homes. Lola James Harper A US brand that was founded in 2013 by photographer Rami Mekdachi. The brand produces a range of … Continue reading Home Scenting
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Reviews – Fig Scents – Diptyque, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Marc Jacobs
I love the bitter green, milky, fresh aspect that fig brings to a fragrance. In today's blog post I review 3 of the more famous fig scents on the market. Diptyque - Philosykos EdT- Woody, fig coconut 9/10 Philosykos is the true, full representation of the fig tree, from the leaves, to the fruit, to … Continue reading Reviews – Fig Scents – Diptyque, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Marc Jacobs
Reviews – Dior
I think it's fair to say that Dior's recent fragrance releases haven't exactly excited Perfumista's the world over. Rose N'Roses, the latest Miss Dior flanker for women is more of a musky scent to my nose with some rose and citruses that I'm sure will satisfy the average buyer looking for a safe work scent … Continue reading Reviews – Dior
Citrus with a Twist
Wearing citrus colognes in the warm weather is common practice, but they can become quite boring, often sharing the same note structure and vanishing from skin within minutes. In today's blog post I'll outline a few of my favourite colognes ..... with a twist. Unique scents, that are not your average, every day citrus refreshers. … Continue reading Citrus with a Twist
First Impressions – Mizensir
Mizensir - Incensum - Dry, woody leather with incense, and a fresh touch of ginger giving the fragrance a zing. Fans of Gucci Guilty Absolute, Jo Malone Bronze Wood and Leather and Comme des Garcons Avignon should be drawn to this one. It certainly isn't as smoky as Avignon, and it's a little more subtle … Continue reading First Impressions – Mizensir
Reviews – Eau d’Italie, Acqua di Parma
Eau d'Italie - Acqua Decima - Italian summer in a perfume bottle 7.5/10 A wonderful refreshing citrus aromatic scent from this Italian niche house. Acqua Decima features a bracing top of lemon, mandarin and mint. The heart features citrus and floral notes of petitgrain, neroli and hedione (jasmine). It sits on a base of white wood … Continue reading Reviews – Eau d’Italie, Acqua di Parma
I’ll Drink To That – Something For All – Gin, Wine, Champagne, Cognac
In today's instalment of boozy scents I decided to cover a lot of bases and provide something for all. Here's my favourite scents featuring gin, wine, champagne and cognac. You should be able to find scents here that'll cover you for the cooler weather and the warmer weather. Gin Penhaligon's - Juniper Sling - As … Continue reading I’ll Drink To That – Something For All – Gin, Wine, Champagne, Cognac
I’ll Drink to That – Boozy Fragrances – Rum
I love the note of rum in fragrance. It is often used in winter scents, as a thick, sugary gourmand note but there are a few summer scents where it works very well. In today's blog post I'll take you through a few of my favourite rum scents. Bentley - Bentley for Men Intense - … Continue reading I’ll Drink to That – Boozy Fragrances – Rum
I’ll Drink to That – Boozy Fragrances – Whiskey
I love boozy scents. Rum, champagne, whiskey, gin I don't discriminate, love them all. Over the next month I'll take you through some of my favourite boozy scents. Today it is whiskey. WHISKEY Whiskey barrels Courtesy Brian Taylor Unsplash.com Mugler A*Men - Pure Malt - Composed in 2009 in honour of traditional Scottish whiskey, Pure … Continue reading I’ll Drink to That – Boozy Fragrances – Whiskey
First Impressions – Akro
Akro is the brainchild of Master Perfumer Olivier Cresp, his daughter Anais and her West London partner Jack Miskelly. The brand was founded in London and has six scents in their collection, centred around addiction and vices ranging from drinking to smoking to caffeine. Olivier Cresp is the author of some of my favourite scents, … Continue reading First Impressions – Akro