Category: First Impressions

New fragrance impressions

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 – 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 →

First Impressions – Parle Moi de Parfum – 2020 Releases

Last year I procured a discovery set of Parle Moi de Parfum's entire collection. I was very impressed. Wearing their beautiful, transparent, Totally White perfume on a warm autumn Queensland night jogged my memory. I'd neglected to write about their two 2020 releases that I'd sampled during the summer holidays in early January. I stumbled … Continue reading First Impressions – Parle Moi de Parfum – 2020 Releases →

First Impressions – Diptyque, Narciso Rodriguez, Byredo

Diptyque - Orpheon - The inspiration behind Diptyque's latest is a bar in the Saint Germain Quarter of Paris in the '60s. The only resemblance to a bar I pick up is the burst of juniper in the opening, which hints at gin and tonics and other libations. Though it's not listed as a note, the … Continue reading First Impressions – Diptyque, Narciso Rodriguez, Byredo →