Reviews – Etat Libre d’Orange

The house of Etat Libre d'Orange is without doubt one of my favourite niche houses. Avant-garde and with many quality offerings that push the boundaries. In today's blog post I'll review a couple of their offerings, Remarkable People and Fat Electrician. Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician - Gourmand Vetiver 8/10 A vetiver from Etat Libre d'Orange that … Continue reading Reviews – Etat Libre d’Orange →

First Impressions – Hermetica

Hermetica is a new niche house devised by the founders of Memo Paris, John and Clara Molloy. Their fragrances are all green, clean and alcohol free, and apparently provide a moisturising texture on the skin. The scents are a combination of natural and synthetic materials. They're starting in a big way by releasing 12 fragrances … Continue reading First Impressions – Hermetica →

Reading Material

Source : Nick Fewings unsplash.com I love perfume, and I also love reading. Reading perfume-related books is one of my favourite ways to while away a few hours on a lazy afternoon. There's not a huge array of books out there dedicated to perfume-related pursuits, but in today's blog post I'll take you through a … Continue reading Reading Material →

First Impressions – Sarah Baker, Masque Milano, Mugler, Sammarco

I'll preface this post by giving a special shout out to my Instagram friend Tetê who kindly sent me samples of these fragrances to try. Thanks, Tetê I really appreciate your kindness. Sarah Baker Tartan - As I was born in Scotland, I was hoping I would love Tartan, and thankfully I do. It's Wonderful … Continue reading First Impressions – Sarah Baker, Masque Milano, Mugler, Sammarco →

Mini Reviews – Hermessence

Hermes Ambre Narguile - Apple Pie 9/10 My favourite fragrance from the Hermessence line is Ambre Narguile. The notes listed are cinnamon, honey, rum, tonka, vanilla and caramel. There's no apple, but the notes combine to give the impression of an apple pie. Certainly, one for those with a sweet tooth. I've tried the vast … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Hermessence →

First Impressions – Tom Ford, Amouage, Maison Trudon, Les Liquides Imaginaires, Penhaligons, Room 1015

Tom Ford Lavender Extreme** - Everything old is new again at Tom Ford. Following on from last year's fougere Private Blends, Tom Ford releases his take on the aromatic note of lavender, with the new Private Blend scent, Lavender Extreme. A clean, sweet take on the note that mixes in tonka and cinnamon for a … Continue reading First Impressions – Tom Ford, Amouage, Maison Trudon, Les Liquides Imaginaires, Penhaligons, Room 1015 →

First Impressions – Dior, Chanel, YSL, Tom Ford

I'll preface this post by noting that I'm much more enamoured by and with the women's section of the designer fragrance department in 2019 than the dreck that is currently in the men's section. Having said that, some of the new releases from the big designers such as Chanel and Dior play it too safe. … Continue reading First Impressions – Dior, Chanel, YSL, Tom Ford →

First Impressions – Armani, Davidoff, Salvatore Ferragamo, Guess, Joop, Victor and Rolf

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu Instinct - This is better than last year's flanker, Absolu. It is still a wishy-washy woody watery scent that does little to add to the legacy of the original Acqua di Gio Pour Homme. Thumbs down. Davidoff Cool Water Intense - This is one of the disappointments of the … Continue reading First Impressions – Armani, Davidoff, Salvatore Ferragamo, Guess, Joop, Victor and Rolf →

First Impressions – Dolce and Gabbana, Bvlgari, Issey Miyake, Guerlain, Trussardi

Dolce and Gabbana K - K is Dolce and Gabbana's new fragrance to go up against the likes of Savage and Dylan Blue. The hideous monstrosity of a bottle should have warned me to stay clear, but I had to try it, and sure enough the juice is a fairly run of the mill men's … Continue reading First Impressions – Dolce and Gabbana, Bvlgari, Issey Miyake, Guerlain, Trussardi →

Mini Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur, Eight and Bob, Shay and Blue, Elie Saab

L'Artisan Parfumeur Tea for Two - Gingerbread Spice 9.5/10 As with many L'Artisan scents the magic happens in the dry down, and in the case of Tea for Two it's when the sweet notes come into play. Spices, tobacco, Lapsang Tea, gingerbread, cinnamon, honey and vanilla combine to provide an irresistible brew that never fails … Continue reading Mini Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur, Eight and Bob, Shay and Blue, Elie Saab →