Diptyque - Eau de Minthe Everything old is new again with the latest Diptyque release. A minty fougere, that opens very green. Notes of mint, patchouli and geranium dominate the composition. This is a classic barbershop scent, that is reminiscent of Drakkar Noir. As a barbershop scent it's convincing. Great longevity of 10-12 hours with … Continue reading First Impressions – Diptyque, Versace, Maison Margiela, Mont Blanc, Elie Saab, Eau d’Italie
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Taking a Chance
Over the last few years, designers haven't really stepped outside the box and have kept it very safe with their fragrance releases. There are of course, a few exceptions and in today's blog post I'll showcase 5 fragrances that are worthy of attention. Fragrances that drift a little left of centre. Certainly worth a sniff. … Continue reading Taking a Chance
First Impressions – Byredo, Mugler, Chanel, Givenchy, Gucci, Juliette has a gun
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
Instagram Mini Reviews – Givenchy, Mugler, Dior
Givenchy Pi - A tricky revised equation 7/10 Pi= 3.14 or about the same number of compliments I used to receive per hour from the old formulation of Givenchy Pi. The equation was vanilla + almond + tonka + benzoin = compliment beast. Pictured here is a 30 ml bottle of the new formulation I purchased … Continue reading Instagram Mini Reviews – Givenchy, Mugler, Dior
First Impressions: Louis Vuitton Cologne Collection
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
First Impressions – Gallivant
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
Fragranced Body Products
Nowadays, fragrance companies are releasing their fragrances with a multitude of extra associated body products. Consumers can walk into the department store and walk out with a new perfume and the matching deodorant, shower gel, body lotion, shampoo or even beard oil. In today's blog post I'll take you through a few of my favourite … Continue reading Fragranced Body Products
Unheralded Designer Exclusives
Out of all the designers, I think it's safe to say that the Dior, Chanel, Tom Ford, Guerlain and Hermes exclusive collections are the highest profile, and accordingly receive the most love from fragheads. However, there are plenty of other designers out there that are producing unheralded collections that deserve to receive some attention. In … Continue reading Unheralded Designer Exclusives
I’ve Gone Bananas – Bana Banana
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
Department Store Dilemmas
Shopping for a new fragrance at a department store can be an intimidating experience for perfume newbies. Even seasoned fragheads find it can be an often-frustrating experience. A myriad of aromas wafting in the air and over exuberant sales assistants looking to peddle the latest offerings hot of the production line, make it a challenge … Continue reading Department Store Dilemmas