Today's post is a book review of Jean-Claude Ellena's 2022 release, Atlas of Perfumed Botany. The book is chock full of anecdotes and industry insights from the renowned composer. I've yet to see any other posts or reviews covering it. In fact, up until recently, I had no idea he had even released it until … Continue reading Book Review – Atlas Of Perfumed Botany – Jean-Claude Ellena (2022)
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Fragrance reviews
Perfume Reviews – Claus Porto – Agua de Colonia Collection – The Best Of Portugal In A Perfume Bottle
The story of Portuguese brand Claus Porto dates back over 130 years. Two Germans, Ferdinand Claus and Georges Schweder, founded the brand. Initially, they planned to open a soap factory, taking inspiration from the landscape of Portugal. They did and were very successful, albeit on a local scale. After some years, the brand's accountant, Achilles … Continue reading Perfume Reviews – Claus Porto – Agua de Colonia Collection – The Best Of Portugal In A Perfume Bottle
Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur – Le Potager Collection
In 2022, L'Artisan Parfumeur took us to their vegetable garden via their Le Potager collection. It seemed an innovative undertaking on paper, with weird ingredients such as beetroot and cauliflower on the menu. Fruits are a mainstay in perfumery, but vegetables never seem to get much of a look in. But how do these seemingly … Continue reading Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur – Le Potager Collection
Review – Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather
Tom Ford - Tuscan Leather - The Archetypal Tom Ford - 9/10. Happy New Year! Hope you are all having a good start to 2024. My first post of the year is a review of a perfume I haven't worn for some months. Indeed, it doesn't work well on my skin in the current summer … Continue reading Review – Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather
Reviews – Calvin Klein Eternity & Eternity for Men
Reviews - Calvin Klein Eternity & Eternity for Men - American Classics - 9/10. I reviewed Youth Dew, one of my mum's signature scents, earlier in the year. It's a perfume that can be best described as warm and spicy. Calvin Klein's Eternity was another scent my mum wore, chiefly in the warmer months. It's … Continue reading Reviews – Calvin Klein Eternity & Eternity for Men
Review – Azzaro – Pour Homme L’Eau
Review - Azzaro - Pour Homme L'Eau - Aromatic descendant of a legend - 7/10. So why not continue with my flanker-themed posts? Today it's Azzaro's aromatic ancestor to a 1978 classic, Azzaro Pour Homme L'Eau. Certainly, there is no replacement for the vintage Azzaro Pour Homme, but this is one of the better flankers … Continue reading Review – Azzaro – Pour Homme L’Eau
Review – Estée Lauder – Youth Dew
A signature scent for my mum. Most of the perfume is gone, and at some point, the bottle lost its bow. Estée Lauder - Youth Dew - Spice laden classic from the 1950s - 10/10. As I draft this post, it's the week before Mother's Day, and if everything goes smoothly, I will post this … Continue reading Review – Estée Lauder – Youth Dew
Review – Hermès – Un Jardin Sur Le Toit. Thoughts on Un Jardin à Cythère
Hermès - Un Jardin sur le Toit - Spring garden on the roof of Hermès headquarters. 8/10. I've reviewed Un Jardin sur le Toit before on my blog. But I felt it could use a bit of a reexamination for several reasons: I've been wearing it quite a bit lately. The Hermès garden now has … Continue reading Review – Hermès – Un Jardin Sur Le Toit. Thoughts on Un Jardin à Cythère
Review – Jo Malone – Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Caloundra Trip Part 2
Jo Malone - Wood Sage & Sea Salt - Saline clean. 7/10. Wood Sage & Sea Salt is one of my favourites from Jo Malone. Save for a few from their "Cologne Intense" range in the black bottles, it's a house I've struggled to gel with. Wood Sage & Sea Salt evokes the scent of … Continue reading Review – Jo Malone – Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Caloundra Trip Part 2
Review – Miller et Bertaux – New Study (Postcard) & Sunshine Coast Trip Part 1
Miller et Bertaux - New Study (Postcard) - Summer Ready Freshness. 7.5/10. New Study (Postcard) from underrated French house Miller et Bertaux is a fantastic fresh scent for the warm weather. In the opening stages, the mood-enhancing citrus medley of grapefruit, mandarin, and lemon provides a boost. On my skin, the grapefruit is the most … Continue reading Review – Miller et Bertaux – New Study (Postcard) & Sunshine Coast Trip Part 1