Category: First Impressions

New fragrance impressions

First Impressions – Armani, Davidoff, Salvatore Ferragamo, Guess, Joop, Victor and Rolf

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu Instinct - This is better than last year's flanker, Absolu. It is still a wishy-washy woody watery scent that does little to add to the legacy of the original Acqua di Gio Pour Homme. Thumbs down. Davidoff Cool Water Intense - This is one of the disappointments of the … Continue reading First Impressions – Armani, Davidoff, Salvatore Ferragamo, Guess, Joop, Victor and Rolf →

First Impressions – Dolce and Gabbana, Bvlgari, Issey Miyake, Guerlain, Trussardi

Dolce and Gabbana K - K is Dolce and Gabbana's new fragrance to go up against the likes of Savage and Dylan Blue. The hideous monstrosity of a bottle should have warned me to stay clear, but I had to try it, and sure enough the juice is a fairly run of the mill men's … Continue reading First Impressions – Dolce and Gabbana, Bvlgari, Issey Miyake, Guerlain, Trussardi →

First Impressions – MFK, Miller et Bertaux, Atkinsons 1799, Van Cleef and Arpels

MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver - I'm a little late to the party with Maison Francis Kurkdjian's latest releases. The two releases, Gentle Fluidity Gold and Gentle Fluidity Silver, share the same notes but in varying different degrees. The notes are juniper, nutmeg, coriander, musk, woodsy notes, amber and vanilla. It's an interesting concept on paper, … Continue reading First Impressions – MFK, Miller et Bertaux, Atkinsons 1799, Van Cleef and Arpels →

First Impressions – Calvin Klein, Burberry, Guerlain

Here are my first impressions of some new releases I've tried recently. Calvin Klein - Eternity For Men Flame: Calvin Klein continue to release second or even third-rate flankers to their 1990 classic, Eternity. Last year's Eternity Air left a lot to be desired. The latest effort includes notes of pineapple, leather, rosemary, labdanum and … Continue reading First Impressions – Calvin Klein, Burberry, Guerlain →

First Impressions – Creed Aventus Cologne

It's always an event when Creed releases a new fragrance. When Creed Aventus was released in 2010, it quickly became an iconic men's fragrance. A smoky, pineapple, musky scent that has been dubbed "The King". A fragrance that became the de rigueur in every man's fragrance wardrobe. A must have niche scent for collectors and … Continue reading First Impressions – Creed Aventus Cologne →

First Impressions – Diptyque, Versace, Maison Margiela, Mont Blanc, Elie Saab, Eau d’Italie

Diptyque - Eau de Minthe Everything old is new again with the latest Diptyque release. A minty fougere, that opens very green. Notes of mint, patchouli and geranium dominate the composition. This is a classic barbershop scent, that is reminiscent of Drakkar Noir. As a barbershop scent it's convincing. Great longevity of 10-12 hours with … Continue reading First Impressions – Diptyque, Versace, Maison Margiela, Mont Blanc, Elie Saab, Eau d’Italie →

First Impressions – Byredo, Mugler, Chanel, Givenchy, Gucci, Juliette has a gun

Byredo: Sundazed - I like this fragrance, but it doesn't drift far enough from the norm, especially at Byredo pricing, to justify a full bottle purchase. The notes include lemon, mandarin, neroli and jasmine. Cotton candy, of all things, is listed as a note, and it does make its presence felt in the sweet base … Continue reading First Impressions – Byredo, Mugler, Chanel, Givenchy, Gucci, Juliette has a gun →

First Impressions: Louis Vuitton Cologne Collection

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 →