Olivier Pescheux, givaudan.com I was saddened this morning to read that Givaudan master perfumer Olivier Pescheux passed away after a long illness aged 57. In tribute, I will wear Diptyque's 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Diptyque. For mine, some of his best work was for Diptyque. And this spicy, woody perfume, with its kaleidoscope of notes, … Continue reading Rest In Peace, Olivier Pescheux
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Top 10 Vetiver Fragrances
Happy International Fragrance Day! Today, I will do something I don't usually do, that being a top 10 list. As it is a special day and vetiver is one of my favourite notes, I thought it would be fun to go through my collection and select my top 10 favourite vetiver scents. This list is … Continue reading Top 10 Vetiver Fragrances
Weekend Walkabout with Cyber Garden
My weekend scent is Cyber Garden from avant-garde Italian fashion house Costume National. Even though they're a designer, their scents are anything but mainstream. For Cyber Garden, Antoine Lie borrows from the past, and perhaps through a little creative marketing from the brand (a supposed vinyl note), they create the slightly left-of-centre Cyber Garden. The … Continue reading Weekend Walkabout with Cyber Garden
Summer Fun – Roma Street Parkland
The period between Christmas and new year wasn't the best for me, as I contracted COVID. Fortunately, after a few days to a week, I was back to 100 percent. I dislike being stuck inside, so I was eager to get outdoors again. It's always good for well-being to be out in nature. So, a … Continue reading Summer Fun – Roma Street Parkland
Best Perfumes of 2022
Another year in the books, and 2022 was a year where for most of us, myself included, it was time to break away from the shackles of COVID restrictions. And with that came the ability to get into stores more readily to sample perfumes. Of course, it's never possible to test everything, but I've narrowed … Continue reading Best Perfumes of 2022
Springtime in the Park
The spring weather has been excellent in my corner of the world, neither too warm nor too cold. And yesterday, I took the opportunity to walk in one of my favourite parks, Mount Coot-tha Botanical Gardens. Here are some photos I snapped. Which scent did I take to accompany me? Well, it had to be … Continue reading Springtime in the Park
Purple Haze – Jacaranda Season in Brisbane
Brisbane turns purple every year in spring. Usually, around mid to late October, the Jacaranda trees bloom in many locations in the city. Last weekend I took my camera out and searched the University of Queensland (UQ) for the blooms. UQ is a hotspot for the trees and generally signals the start of the exam … Continue reading Purple Haze – Jacaranda Season in Brisbane
Cold as Ice – Serge Lutens – L’Eau Froide
Well, winter has almost arrived here in my part of the world. And this week, the weather has well and truly turned. Nothing but rain for the last few days. Unusually for South East Queensland, where we generally enjoy dry, sunny autumn/winter months. However, in typical annual fashion, the Snowflake tree in my backyard is … Continue reading Cold as Ice – Serge Lutens – L’Eau Froide
New Week, New Rose
It's a long weekend here, a public holiday Monday, but the new week has begun for most. Over the last several days, I've watched and documented this orange rose in my garden growing. Most of this week was sunny, but it did rain once, I think, giving the rose the impetus to spring into life. … Continue reading New Week, New Rose
Layering – Dior & Naomi Goodsir – A match made in heaven?
I'm not one for layering. I always feel that scents should stand on their own. Why would I buy a 250 dollar niche scent and then layer it? Makes no sense. At least not to me. However, I'm always open to trying new things and expanding my horizons. Naomi Goodsir is a brand I respect. … Continue reading Layering – Dior & Naomi Goodsir – A match made in heaven?