Here's a couple of first impressions of scents released late last year that I tried early this year (January). Juliette has a Gun - Not A Perfume Superdose - As if Juliette has a Gun hadn't inflicted enough pain on the world with Not a Perfume, they decided to give us a superdose of hurt. … Continue reading First Impressions – Juliette has a Gun, ALTAIA
Author: danielwp
Decants For Days
Based on my personal experience/s I'm not an advocate for blind buying perfume. It is always better to sample. However, not everyone has access to department stores and boutiques to sample before buying. In the first instance always shop on a brand's website. Many houses these days are offering discovery sets covering their full range … Continue reading Decants For Days
Reviews – Comme des Garcons Avignon
Comme des Garcons Avignon - The Catholic Church Incense 9/10 In times of trouble, the burning of incense can be used as a tool to aid in relaxation, meditation and as a way to reduce our anxiety. Heaven knows we could all use a little less stress in our lives, especially in these uncertain times … Continue reading Reviews – Comme des Garcons Avignon
Home Scenting
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
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