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
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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
Instagram Mini Reviews – Chanel, Dior Fresh Scents
Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne - A good sport 7.5/10 No red cards in sight with this sports fragrance. In a genre filled with fouls, Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne is a podium finisher. A pretty simple game plan of citruses, elemi and white musk make it an easy everyday wear and a perfect gym … Continue reading Instagram Mini Reviews – Chanel, Dior Fresh Scents
Budget Friendly Fragrances
I must admit I sometimes overlook certain fragrances if they are not priced at a certain amount. That amount is usually over 100 dollars, maybe even 150 dollars. I don't think I've quite obtained "niche snob" status just yet though. There is still hope, and there is still room in everyone's collection for budget friendly … Continue reading Budget Friendly Fragrances
Olfactive Time Machine
Fragrance has an amazing ability to transport me to a specific location and time in my life. It's almost like I become Marty McFly and head Back to the Future when I smell a specific scent. My memories don't take me back quite as far as 1955 and the fictional Californian town of Hill Valley … Continue reading Olfactive Time Machine
Instagram Mini Reviews – Gucci, Hermes, Guerlain.
Gucci - Guilty Absolute - 9/10 - Dry, medicinal leather If Gucci was to release a greatest hits package, Gucci Guilty Absolute would be right up there with the likes of Rush, Pour Homme I and Pour Homme II. It would never have been released as a single though. It would've bombed on the charts. … Continue reading Instagram Mini Reviews – Gucci, Hermes, Guerlain.