First Impressions – Zoologist

Zoologist - Sloth - My word these Zoologist perfumes pack a punch when you first spray them. Sloth is the latest from the house, and it's an herbal, aromatic scent with a good dose of tartness from acai berry which hits with a bang from the opening spray. The herbal, aromatic notes of Chamomile and … Continue reading First Impressions – Zoologist →

First Impressions – Hermetica, Penhaligon’s, Essential Parfums

Hermetica - Darkoud - I reviewed the initial batch of Hermetica scents late last year. I found a few worthy of praise. Cedarise was a well composed earthy, woody scent and Jade 888 was an unusual combination of lily of the valley, ginger and musk. Both scents deserving of further testing. Darkoud was released late … Continue reading First Impressions – Hermetica, Penhaligon’s, Essential Parfums →

First Impressions – L’Artisan Parfumeur

L'Artisan Parfumeur - Couleur Vanille - It is always an event when L'Artisan releases a new scent. I'm interested in trying everything new that comes from this innovative French niche house. I always have such high expectations of the house. Last year's Bana Banana was a cleverly done candied banana scent with an amber drydown. … Continue reading First Impressions – L’Artisan Parfumeur →

First Impressions – Tom Ford

Tom Ford - Beau de Jour - Ah Tom all is forgiven. The various missteps in the Private Blend line over recent years are in the past, let's look to the future, and what better way than this glorious fougere in a rather striking, classy bottle that would look great on any bathroom shelf or … Continue reading First Impressions – Tom Ford →

First Impressions – Dior

Dior - Miss Dior Rose N'Roses - We must be approaching 25-30 flankers of Miss Dior by now. In 2020 Dior decided it was time for another. This year has delivered many rose scents, and this one will surely be lost in the shuffle. It's a fruity floral with the usual mix of bergamot and … Continue reading First Impressions – Dior →

First Impressions – Juliette has a Gun, ALTAIA

Here's a couple of first impressions of scents released late last year that I tried early this year (January). Juliette has a Gun - Not A Perfume Superdose - As if Juliette has a Gun hadn't inflicted enough pain on the world with Not a Perfume, they decided to give us a superdose of hurt. … Continue reading First Impressions – Juliette has a Gun, ALTAIA →

First Impressions – Mizensir

Mizensir - Incensum - Dry, woody leather with incense, and a fresh touch of ginger giving the fragrance a zing. Fans of Gucci Guilty Absolute, Jo Malone Bronze Wood and Leather and Comme des Garcons Avignon should be drawn to this one. It certainly isn't as smoky as Avignon, and it's a little more subtle … Continue reading First Impressions – Mizensir →

First Impressions – Akro

Akro is the brainchild of Master Perfumer Olivier Cresp, his daughter Anais and her West London partner Jack Miskelly. The brand was founded in London and has six scents in their collection, centred around addiction and vices ranging from drinking to smoking to caffeine. Olivier Cresp is the author of some of my favourite scents, … Continue reading First Impressions – Akro →

First Impressions – Gallivant, Zoologist, Nishane, Kerzon, Choix

Gallivant - Los Angeles * - Earlier this year I wrote a blog article on Gallivant's initial 7 releases. My favourite was the black tea and vetiver combo in Berlin. Their latest, paying homage to the City of Angels may just be my new favourite. The opening is a bright, almost candied pineapple, mixed with … Continue reading First Impressions – Gallivant, Zoologist, Nishane, Kerzon, Choix →

First Impressions – Montale, Mancera, Parfums De Marly, Kilian, Maison Trudon

Montale - Sensual Instinct - A slight resemblance to BR540 from MFK, but very slight. It hints also at one of Montale's best sellers, Intense Cafe. Sensual Instinct is a rich, creamy gourmand from Montale with notes of Praline, rose, coffee, with a sweet amber, woody dry down. Fans of Intense Cafe should enjoy this … Continue reading First Impressions – Montale, Mancera, Parfums De Marly, Kilian, Maison Trudon →