First Impressions – Dior, Maison Martin Margiela, Lubin, BDK Parfums

Dior - Spice Blend* - The latest edition to the Maison Christian Dior Line is Spice Blend. A fragrance designed to evoke / recall the sensation of bay rum lotion. The cinnamon, spicy, rum, bay leaf blend is true to its name and description. It smells great and is more of a return to form … Continue reading First Impressions – Dior, Maison Martin Margiela, Lubin, BDK Parfums →

First Impressions – Penhaligon’s, Jean Paul Gaultier

Penhaligon's - Heartless Helen* - I honestly feel Penhaligon's are investing much more time and money into the bottles of this "Portraits Collection" than they are the fragrances themselves. There are only three notes listed for Heartless Helen, mandarin in the top, tuberose in the mid and creamy woods in the base. It's a sparse … Continue reading First Impressions – Penhaligon’s, Jean Paul Gaultier →

Coffee or Tea

Are you a coffee or tea drinker? I drink both, and I love them in fragrances. In today's blog post I'll take you through a few of my favourite fragrances that feature coffee and tea notes. I've tried to include a mix of designer and niche, so there's something here for everybody. These are in … Continue reading Coffee or Tea →

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 →