Tom Ford - Beau de Jour - Everything old is new again. 8/10 Over the last few years, the Tom Ford release schedule has been in overdrive. Seemingly every week, something new pops up from the brand. Sadly, it has felt more like the focus has been on quantity over quality. Nevertheless, despite the lows, … Continue reading Reviews – Tom Ford – Beau de Jour
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Fragrance reviews
Reviews – Frederic Malle – L’Eau d’Hiver
Frederic Malle - L'Eau d'Hiver - Jean-Claude Ellena's Magnum Opus? 9/10 Jean-Claude Ellena has had a long and illustrious career. Assuredly, one of my favourite perfumers. He officially retired in 2016, handing over the reins of Hermes to Christine Nagel. His legacy is etched in perfume history, with his signature minimalist style evident in many … Continue reading Reviews – Frederic Malle – L’Eau d’Hiver
Mini Reviews – Burberry and Carven
Burberry - Mr Burberry Indigo & Carven L'Eau Intense - Not all designers are created equal. 6/10. In today's mini-reviews, Mr. Burberry Indigo and Carven L'Eau Intense, both by Francis Kurkdjian, are under the microscope. Neither feels high budget, but they are commendable releases as far as designer scents go. Ultimately, it is hard to separate the two, … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Burberry and Carven
Reviews – Dior – Santal Noir
Dior - Santal Noir - Smooth sandalwood from Demachy - 7/10 I don't think I'm Robinson Crusoe when I say I haven't been overly enamoured with Dior's recent output. By and large, most of their latest perfumes have come and gone, stirring up little excitement. Perhaps most surprisingly, the "La Collection Privee" has taken a … Continue reading Reviews – Dior – Santal Noir
Reviews – Santa Maria Novella – Tabacco Toscano
Santa Maria Novella - Tabacco Toscano - The tobacco for summer - 7.5/10 I never hear much about the house of Santa Maria Novella. The luxury apothecary from Florence is criminally under the radar. Although they have stores worldwide, it remains a perfume "bucket list" item for this fraghead to visit their Officina Profumo/pharmacy in … Continue reading Reviews – Santa Maria Novella – Tabacco Toscano
Reviews – Van Cleef & Arpels – California Reverie
Van Cleef & Arpels - California Reverie - Fine and sunny with just the right amount of sweetness - 8/10 Van Cleef & Arpels is best known as a jewellery brand. However, they have surprisingly good perfume selections. Undoubtedly, they produce one of the more underrated higher-end lines. Dubbed the "Collection Extraordinaire," amongst their impressive … Continue reading Reviews – Van Cleef & Arpels – California Reverie
Mini Reviews – Xerjoff, Frederic Malle
Xerjoff - Naxos - Sicily in a bottle or headache in a bottle? 6/10 Naxos was released in 2015 as part of a trio of scents honouring Italy's 150 years of unification. The other two in the line are 1861 Renaissance and 1861 Zefiro. At the time of writing, a new scent, Decas, has joined … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Xerjoff, Frederic Malle
Mini Reviews – Guerlain
Guerlain - Santal Royal - Hyped, but not much to write home about 4/10. I've tried with all my might to love this one from Guerlain. But, effort after effort and sample after sample results in disappointment. It seems to be the most popular fragrance in this line. I can't quite work out why. Undoubtedly, … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Guerlain
Mini Reviews – Roja Dove, Van Cleef & Arpels
Today on the blog, I'm reviewing a couple of scents that always seems to get a lot of play during the winter weather, and with winter being in full swing here in the Southern Hemisphere, what better time than now to explore them both. Roja Dove - Enigma Pour Homme Parfum Cologne - Overpriced spicy … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Roja Dove, Van Cleef & Arpels
Mini Reviews – Atelier des Ors
Ah, the golden flake bottles. Instagram worthy, most certainly. However, are they worthy additions to a burgeoning fragrance collection? Let's put a few under the microscope. Atelier des Ors - Lune Feline - Hyped vanilla. Not sure I buy into it. 5/10 The hyped Lune Feline failed to make much of an impression on me. … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Atelier des Ors