Byredo: Sundazed - I like this fragrance, but it doesn't drift far enough from the norm, especially at Byredo pricing, to justify a full bottle purchase. The notes include lemon, mandarin, neroli and jasmine. Cotton candy, of all things, is listed as a note, and it does make its presence felt in the sweet base … Continue reading First Impressions – Byredo, Mugler, Chanel, Givenchy, Gucci, Juliette has a gun →

In April 2019, Louis Vuitton released 3 new cologne style fragrances on to the market. The nose behind all 3 is Louis Vuitton's in-house perfumer Jacques Cavallier. The three new perfumes are designed to invoke the Californian lifestyle, from the beach to the desert. The fragrances are presented in bright flacons and boxes designed by … Continue reading First Impressions: Louis Vuitton Cologne Collection →

Galiivant Perfumes from Gallivant website. Get your passports ready, pack your bags and come fly with me as I take you through the 7 scents from the London based Indie house, Gallivant. The founder and creator of Gallivant is Nick Steward, who has worked with perfumers from Paris and Venice to create this unisex set … Continue reading First Impressions – Gallivant →

Banana is not a common feature in many fragrances. I think I've only tried two fragrances that include banana in their note pyramid. The first I tried was Quasar by Jesus Del Pozo, released in the mid-90s, a watery green banana fragrance that had good longevity but is sadly very hard to find these days. … Continue reading I’ve Gone Bananas – Bana Banana →