First Impressions – Chanel – Le Lion

Chanel - Le Lion - Finally, the Les Exclusifs has an amber, and it comes in the form of Le Lion. Gabrielle had an affinity with the lion. Her zodiac sign was Leo, and for her, the lion symbolised strength and courage. It's also the emblem of one of her favourite cities, Venice. Emblazoned on Chanel … Continue reading First Impressions – Chanel – Le Lion →

2021 Wishlist

It's my first post of the year, and a Happy New Year to all. Last year, for my first post, I published a perfume wishlist for the year ahead. A lot of water has gone under the bridge since 2020, but one thing that never changes is the perfumista's wishlist. There is always something to … Continue reading 2021 Wishlist →

Best Perfumes of 2020

What a year it has been. The spectre of the Coronavirus hung over the world for most of the year. However, as we near the end of 2020, the rollout of vaccines have provided a ray of hope. In Australia, other than Melbourne, we escaped the worst of the virus. Long may that continue. In … Continue reading Best Perfumes of 2020 →

Leather – 10 Under The Radar Leather Scents

Earlier this year, I compiled a list of my favourite boozy scents. It was a fun exercise to sit down and think about which boozy fragrances I consider my top choices. So, I've decided to do it again, but this time with leather, an accord that can take us in all manner of different fragrant … Continue reading Leather – 10 Under The Radar Leather Scents →

First Impressions – Designer/Niche Roundup

Son Venin - Santal Super - Sure does hit with a heavy dose of Iso-E Super. Ultimately, your reaction to this one will boil down to your tolerance level to the ingredient. Usually, I'm ok with ISO-E Super finding it enjoyable in scents such as Poivre Samarcande from Hermes. However, the blending in Santal Super was … Continue reading First Impressions – Designer/Niche Roundup →

First Impressions – Niche/ Designer Roundup

Today's post will be my next to last first impressions article for the year. Below is a quickfire roundup of several niche and women's designer scents I've tried in recent weeks. I try to keep an open mind when I'm trying all the new releases. However, houses such as Byredo and Juliette has a Gun … Continue reading First Impressions – Niche/ Designer Roundup →

First Impressions – Dusita

Thanks to my Instagram friend, Tetê, I've recently explored three of the offerings from the niche outfit, Dusita. I've been impressed. Here are some quick thoughts. Dusita - Erawan - This is my least favourite of the three I tried. Still, it remains an intriguing proposition—fresh, crisp, and herbal green, underpinned by a creamy vanillic warmth. … Continue reading First Impressions – Dusita →

First Impressions – Amouage

I often gravitate towards the women's collection from the Omani perfume house of Amouage. I've found them more interesting than many of the men's scents they offer in their line. So, while in the department store the other day, I happened upon their new releases, entitled the "Renaissance Collection." The bottles are rather striking, and … Continue reading First Impressions – Amouage →

First Impressions – Vilhelm Parfumerie, Dior, escentric molecules

Vilhelm Parfumerie - Body Paint - I enjoyed wearing this, but for me, it's a redundant release if you already own Hermes Poivre Samarcande. Body Paint is a mix of spicy pepper, paprika, and iso-e super. The blend is wearable and lacks the challenging cumin element found in Poivre Samarcande. Therefore, I'd say it is a … Continue reading First Impressions – Vilhelm Parfumerie, Dior, escentric molecules →

First Impressions – Memo Paris, Comme des Garcons

Memo Paris - Ocean Leather - There isn't much to be said here other than this feels like a riff on Acqua di Gio, that after five minutes, dries down to a light, subtle herbal, suede scent. It's unconvincing for the price. Forgettable at best. It lasts for 3-4 hours before vanishing completely. Undoubtedly, there are … Continue reading First Impressions – Memo Paris, Comme des Garcons →