Summer is over, so I wanted to summarise what bottles I wore, what fragrances I sampled, and what I photographed during the sunny season. The air was filled with the scent of frangipani, as it is every summer in Brisbane. My garden came to life with lemon verbena, bougainvillea, roses, and many more plants. Riverwalks … Continue reading Goodbye Summer – My Summer In Photos and Perfume
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Rest in Peace – Alessandro Brun (1973-2024)
Picture courtesy of Masque Milano's Facebook. This morning, I woke to the sad news of the passing of the founder and creative director of Masque Milano and Milano Fragranze, Alessandro Brun. It's a tragic loss for the perfume world but even sadder for his family and friends. I didn't ever interact with Alessandro Brun in … Continue reading Rest in Peace – Alessandro Brun (1973-2024)
Time For A New Look At Dior?
J'Adore - A major hit for Dior. I don't think any of the flankers come close to the original. If there ever were a brand I'd love to see back on top of the fragrance game, it would be Dior. Recent years have seen a marked decline in quality at the house. By a decline … Continue reading Time For A New Look At Dior?
Best Perfumes of 2023
My number one perfume from 2023? With 2023 rolling to a close, it's time to put the microscope over this year's perfume landscape with my best-of-list. The sheer number of releases, 1000s each year, makes it impossible to keep up with every new perfume. Therefore, there's a little overlap with some 2022 releases (I only … Continue reading Best Perfumes of 2023
Ginger Factory & Ginger Perfumes
I travelled to the Sunshine Coast a few weeks ago and visited the Ginger Factory. It's always an enjoyable experience walking around the manicured gardens and mini rainforest. However, I didn't travel to the tourist attraction just to walk around the gardens. Instead, I'd gone to pick up a Christmas present for a family member. … Continue reading Ginger Factory & Ginger Perfumes
Jasmine Perfumes For Every Season
The blooming jasmine in my garden gave me the inspiration for this article. As I remarked in my previous post, my jasmine seems to grow during every season. So, I decided to survey my collection and pick out four scents (one for each season) that include jasmine. As a disclaimer, not all these scents showcase … Continue reading Jasmine Perfumes For Every Season
Jasmine in bloom
Perhaps due to the warming weather, the jasmine in my garden is in bloom once again. I say perhaps because there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when my jasmine flowers. I've noticed periods of growth during all weather conditions in spring and winter and even in the autumn—no complaints from me. … Continue reading Jasmine in bloom
Jacaranda Season 2023
The jacaranda season in Queensland usually spans a few weeks from late September to November. So, sadly, their spectacular purple haze is at an end in my neck of the woods. Indeed, only a few trees around the place still display their purple blooms. I took a few photos over the six weeks that they … Continue reading Jacaranda Season 2023
Daring Perfumes
Over the weekend, I visited New Farm. Originally intending to take photos of the area's abundant jacaranda trees, my attention diverted to the Powerhouse Museum (pictured). During the last few weeks, and ending in October, the Powerhouse hosted the Brisbane Portrait Exhibition. So, before the exhibition's close, I decided to visit. But, before I entered … Continue reading Daring Perfumes
Spring Shots & Perfume
With the weather warming considerably, I've been out and about enjoying all that nature has to offer. Here are a few photos. Grass Tree. Foxtail Fern. Dragon's Breath. Bunya Pine. Most days this month, I've been wearing the weather-appropriate California Reverie from the higher-end line of Van Cleef & Arpels. It's a spring and summer … Continue reading Spring Shots & Perfume