Xerjoff - Erba Pura - Shampoo masquerading as perfume - 3/10. I'm not a fan of this one at all. The fruity notes are sugary, sweet, and more akin to bubblegum than actual fruit. Far too sickly for my taste. The amber and vanilla in the base do little to quell my anxieties. They merely … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Xerjoff & L’Artisan Parfumeur – Fruity Fun – Erba Pura, Mandarina Corsica, Bana Banana.
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Fragrance reviews
Reviews – Guerlain – Habit Rouge
Guerlain - Habit Rouge EDT - All Time Classic 10/10. So, the word is on the grapevine that Guerlain is coming up with a new flanker for their classic, Habit Rouge. L'Instinct is the name, and it features a green heart, including a cannabis note. The initial impressions I've read haven't been overly complimentary. But … Continue reading Reviews – Guerlain – Habit Rouge
Mini Reviews – Fragrant Fougeres and Alluring Aromatics – Trudon & Dusita
Trudon - Olim - Powdery, spicy with a touch of Guerlain- 7/10. The other day I was waxing lyrical about the fragrances from luxury French candlemaker, Trudon. Aphelie, released last year, is a brilliant green scent that I had just sampled and thoroughly enjoyed. However, please don't sleep on the rest of their line. Olim … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Fragrant Fougeres and Alluring Aromatics – Trudon & Dusita
Mini Reviews – Tom Ford – Bitter Peach, Vert des Bois, Vert Boheme
Tom Ford - Bitter Peach - Bitter indeed. 3/10. Tom Ford giveth and Tom Ford taketh away. I think Tom Ford has taken away my sense of smell and taste in perfume. Everyone I know loves this Private Blend scent, but I'm not one of them. There's something a little off with this one that … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Tom Ford – Bitter Peach, Vert des Bois, Vert Boheme
Reviews – Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio
Still Life in Rio - Lovely stuff. Olfactive Studio - Still Life in Rio - Peach tea on the beach - 7.5/10. Olfactive Studio is a niche house that draws inspiration from photography and perfume - two pastimes that fascinate me. Thus, a house I knew I'd enjoy. So, what's the story behind the brand, … Continue reading Reviews – Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio
Mini Reviews – Late 90’s Chanel & Boucheron
Allure Homme - Decent but not classic Chanel. Chanel - Allure Homme - Workman-like Chanel 7/10 Jacques Polge composed the original Allure Homme in 1999. Hard to believe it is 23 years old. I don't notice it around too often now, but it still retains a contemporary feel. It's undoubtedly better than most things you … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Late 90’s Chanel & Boucheron
Reviews – MFK Aqua Fragrances
MFK Aqua's - Simple and easy to like. Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Aqua Universalis & Aqua Celestia -Laundry fresh loves - 7/10. Isn't Francis Kurkdjian supposed to be composing for Dior now? It's almost the end of March, and still nothing. They sure are taking their time releasing something. It seems to have been an … Continue reading Reviews – MFK Aqua Fragrances
Mini Reviews – Bond No. 9 and YSL
Bond No. 9 - Eau de New York - Freshness comes at a price. 6/10. Are you willing to pay niche prices for a fresh scent? Does it need to be something special or unique? These are questions I'm left to ponder when evaluating the merits of perfumes such as Bond No. 9 Eau de … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Bond No. 9 and YSL
Mini Reviews – Memo Paris
Memo Paris - African Leather - Not much to write home about. 3/10. Memo's African Leather is often compared to Andy Tauer's L'Air du Desert Marocain. Even though I'm not the biggest fan of the Tauer, it still beats this one, hands down. African Leather's cardamom/faux leather combination lacks depth and fails to convince as … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Memo Paris
Reviews – Sarah Jessica Parker – Stash
Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) - Stash - SJP delivers the goods. 8/10. Celebrity scents seem to get a bad rap. Fair enough too. Most of them are candy-sweet confections with little backbone or originality. Any wonder then that I tend to give them a wide berth when I see them on the fragrance shelf. My … Continue reading Reviews – Sarah Jessica Parker – Stash