Category: First Impressions

New fragrance impressions

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 →

First Impressions – Guerlain, Cartier

Guerlain - L'Homme Ideal Extreme - Guerlain has been trundling out their interpretation of the "Ideal Man" since 2014. We've had a sporty man, a cool man, and an intense man. This "Extreme" version veers away from the others' sweetness in favour of a dryer leather and tobacco combination. Plum does provide some fruitiness, but it … Continue reading First Impressions – Guerlain, Cartier →

First Impressions – Stephane Humbert Lucas

Stephane Humbert Lucas - Panthea Iris - Panthea Iris is one that many folks in Fragcomm have as their favourite iris. I have been slightly disappointed with it. Well made, no doubt. Housed in a beautiful bottle, no doubt. It lacks horsepower, though. The tonka, tea, and tobacco facets aren't strong enough to push through to … Continue reading First Impressions – Stephane Humbert Lucas →

First Impressions – Les Indemodables

Another day another buzz brand. French brand Les Indemodables, launched in 2016, has been causing some major ripples on social media of late. I've seen them everywhere, mostly with rave reviews behind them. I recently sampled their line that takes classic, timeless scent structures and gives them a modern update. I must say, I'm very … Continue reading First Impressions – Les Indemodables →

First Impressions – Stora Skuggan

First things first, the 30ml bottles from the Swedish niche outfit Stora Skuggan are beautiful. Real works of art. They practically cry out for you to sample them, and sample them, I did. Special thanks to my Instagram friend, Tete @niche_rare_fragrances, for sending me the samples. I always appreciate it. Stora Skuggan have been around … Continue reading First Impressions – Stora Skuggan →