Comme des Garcons releases are anything but run of the mill. They are responsible for some of the more compelling designer scents. Avignon remains my favourite incense scent of all time. In 2003 they enlisted the talents of the inimitable Bertrand Duchaufour to compose their "sherbet" series. See my mini-reviews of each below. Comme des … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Comme des Garcons Series 5 Sherbet
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Fragrance reviews
Mini Reviews – BDK Parfums
BDK - Rouge Smoking - Sweet cherry pie 7/10 Nothing overly smoky about this one, but it is a very well composed cherry/vanilla scent from the French niche line. The combined effects of heliotrope and tonka, giving the fragrance a powdery almond sweetness. Unlike Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, which played on the syrupy facets of … Continue reading Mini Reviews – BDK Parfums
Reviews – Penhaligon’s
Penhaligon's - Juniper Sling - Good while it lasts 6.5/10 Juniper Sling from Penhaligon's, as the name suggests, is based around gin. It opens with a refreshing blast of angelica, juniper berry, and orange brandy. It retains some of the fresh, top notes, but as it drys down, other notes, including spicy pepper and earthy … Continue reading Reviews – Penhaligon’s
Mini Reviews – Xerjoff
Here are some bite-sized mini-reviews of a selection of scents from the Italian niche house, Xerjoff. Xerjoff Uden - Hello Chanel, is that you? 5/10 Xerjoff Uden released in 2009, about a year after Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche. The similarities are uncanny, vibrant citruses over a creamy, vanilla gourmand base. There is rum in … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Xerjoff
Reviews – Liquides Imaginaires Tapis Volant
Liquides Imaginaires - Tapis Volant - Sky-high garden 9/10 You know a perfume is good when you can't keep your nose off your wrist or hand. Tapis Volant, more than any other recent release, has that effect on me. Of course, it made my top 10 niche scents of 2019, cementing a place in my … Continue reading Reviews – Liquides Imaginaires Tapis Volant
Reviews – Perfume Books
If you're looking for a new perfume book to read, look no further than this excellent publication from gestalten. The Essence - Discovering the World of Scent, Perfume & Fragrance features 288 pages of fragrance related stories with full colour photos fit for any coffee table. Split into four sections and composed by various writers, … Continue reading Reviews – Perfume Books
Reviews – Diptyque Fleur de Peau
Diptyque - Fleur de Peau - Second skin 9/10 Fleur de Peau alongside the patchouli dominant Tempo were released by Diptyque in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first perfume. Although I enjoy Tempo, it was Fleur de Peau that captured me. I first tried the scent on a trip to Hong Kong … Continue reading Reviews – Diptyque Fleur de Peau
Review – Ormonde Jayne Nawab of Oudh
Ormonde Jayne Nawab of Oudh - Not Your Average Rose/Oud 8.5/10 I first encountered Ormonde Jayne over 10 years ago after ordering samples of Ormonde Man and Ormonde Woman. I really enjoyed both scents but for whatever reason never really delved further into the house until a couple of years ago. Last year I purchased … Continue reading Review – Ormonde Jayne Nawab of Oudh
Reviews – Comme des Garcons Avignon
Comme des Garcons Avignon - The Catholic Church Incense 9/10 In times of trouble, the burning of incense can be used as a tool to aid in relaxation, meditation and as a way to reduce our anxiety. Heaven knows we could all use a little less stress in our lives, especially in these uncertain times … Continue reading Reviews – Comme des Garcons Avignon
Reviews – Fig Scents – Diptyque, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Marc Jacobs
I love the bitter green, milky, fresh aspect that fig brings to a fragrance. In today's blog post I review 3 of the more famous fig scents on the market. Diptyque - Philosykos EdT- Woody, fig coconut 9/10 Philosykos is the true, full representation of the fig tree, from the leaves, to the fruit, to … Continue reading Reviews – Fig Scents – Diptyque, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Marc Jacobs