First Impressions – Dolce & Gabbana

2 New flankers image via Google. What a strange old year, huh? World in constant flux, but perfume releases continue unabated. Nothing seems to slow that down. But, as we approach the end of the year, I'm left scratching my head thinking of my favourite releases for the year. One brand that I didn't think … Continue reading First Impressions – Dolce & Gabbana →

First Impressions – BDK, Tom Ford

BDK Parfums - Velvet Tonka - A bit of a misstep from BDK with their latest scent, Velvet Tonka. It opens up promisingly enough with a sweet vanillic almond mix that evokes the smell of marzipan and other such delicacies. However, before too long, the star of the show tonka accord starts to make its way … Continue reading First Impressions – BDK, Tom Ford →

First Impressions – Kilian – The Liquors Collection

Earlier this year, I sampled Kilian's much-hyped Angels Share from their "Liquors Line." I enjoyed that scent but found its gourmand profile similar to a few others I've tested before. So, in the interest of completeness, today's blog post will feature my thoughts on the three other perfumes in the series. Kilian - Roses on … Continue reading First Impressions – Kilian – The Liquors Collection →

First Impressions – Milano Fragranze

Golden hour in Milan - Photo courtesy of Matteo Raimondi unsplash.com Brand Introduction Alessandro Brun is the brains behind the new Italian niche brand, Milano Fragranze. Does his name ring a bell? Well, if you're a fan of niche perfumery, you probably know Sig. Brun from his work with the brilliant Italian niche house, Masque … Continue reading First Impressions – Milano Fragranze →

First Impressions – Synthetic Jungle, Frederic Malle

Well, it's finally here. The long wait is over. Rose & Cuir was the house's last release, and it was a slow burner on me. It took me several samples before I warmed to it. It seems Synthetic Jungle may be the same. I've tested it twice now, and I'm still on the fence. I … Continue reading First Impressions – Synthetic Jungle, Frederic Malle →

First Impressions – Penhaligon’s, Frapin

Penhaligon's - The Inimitable William Penhaligon - I'm a fan of this brand, but I can't for the life of me work out why this "Portraits" line from Penhaligon's is so beloved. Most of the compositions I've tried from the line are uninspired and come top-loaded before the thin dry down inevitably disappoints. Their latest release … Continue reading First Impressions – Penhaligon’s, Frapin →

First Impressions – Obvious

David Frossard, the man behind niche outfits, Frapin and Liquides Imaginaires is the mastermind behind the new environmentally responsible brand, Obvious. At the time of writing, the brand has eight perfumes in its portfolio. The discovery set I purchased has seven fragrances; the latest Une Verveine was not included. The ethos behind the brand is … Continue reading First Impressions – Obvious →

First Impressions – Juliette Has A Gun, Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

In today's blog post, my quick first impressions on a pair of pears. One I'm lukewarm on and one I liked. Let's start with the dodgy one. juliette has a gun - Pear Inc. - Alright, I'm fed up with this brand. It's just the same old thing we've seen a million times before. We've even … Continue reading First Impressions – Juliette Has A Gun, Nicolai Parfumeur Createur →

First Impressions – Strangers Parfumerie

Here are some quick thoughts on three of the new perfumes from the Thai brand Strangers Parfumerie. Prin Lomros has undoubtedly come up with some interesting names for the latest creations. The first one I'll talk about has one of the longest names in perfume history, with wait for it....."Roasted Coffee Cigarette Whisky Come And … Continue reading First Impressions – Strangers Parfumerie →

First Impressions – Goldfield & Banks, BDK Parfums

Goldfield & Banks - Silky Woods - Silky Woods is Goldfield & Banks' debut scent in their Botanical Series". The fragrance is a showcase for agarwood, harvested sustainably in the Daintree Rainforest in Northern Queensland. Despite Queensland being my home state, I rather embarrassingly admit that I haven't been to the Daintree. The furthest north I've … Continue reading First Impressions – Goldfield & Banks, BDK Parfums →