Guerlain - Tonka Imperiale - Enjoyable but something's lacking 7/10 High-end expensive scents are always placed under the microscope and scrutinised more than their cheaper counterparts. I guess it's only fair. We want bang for our buck. Longevity, projection, and originality are all prime factors in deciding whether a perfume is worthy of a place … Continue reading Reviews: Guerlain Tonka Imperiale
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Fragrance reviews
Mini Reviews – Azzaro
I'm a huge fan of the classic masculine fougere, Pour Homme from Azzaro. The 1978 staple has stood the test of time reasonably well. Therefore, I was excited to try their "Sensual Blend" scents that borrowed the same flacon design of the 70's masterpiece. I'd seen plenty of gushing reviews online of the fragrances. So, … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Azzaro
Mini Reviews – Hermes
Hermes - Cologne Series from Hermes.com With summer fast approaching in Australia, one of the lines I'll be turning to for sweet relief is the Hermes Cologne line. In today's blog post, I'll review a selection of scents from the line. Hermes - Eau de Citron Noir - Blue bottle disappointment 4/10 Perhaps the blue … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Hermes
Mini Reviews – Lubin
Pierre Francois Lubin via Lubin website. A quick history lesson, because the Lubin backstory is utterly fascinating. The house has been around for over 200 years, founded after the French Revolution by Pierre Francois Lubin, making it one of the world's oldest perfume houses. Lubin had plied his trade under the tutelage of Jean Louis … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Lubin
Reviews – Miller Harris
Miller Harris - WANDER through the parks - Step into spring 7.5/10 Miller Harris, sounds like it could be the name of a finance or law firm, but this being a perfume blog, I'm talking about the under the radar niche fragrance brand from the United Kingdom. The brainchild of British perfumer Lyn Harris, the … Continue reading Reviews – Miller Harris
Reviews – Byredo
Byredo - Slow Dance - Back to the future 7/10 Slow Dance was one of my favourite new releases of 2019. I continue to enjoy wearing it well into this mixed up crazy year of 2020. I must admit I didn't have high hopes for it, because I haven't taken to many Byredo scents, as … Continue reading Reviews – Byredo
Mini Reviews – Montale
Montale - Intense Cafe - Where's the cafe? 6/10 Judging by the amount of posts I see of this one on social media, I'd guess it is one of the most popular Montale scents. There are six notes listed for it. I pick up 4; rose, vanilla, musk, and coffee. It's perfectly pleasant, harmless stuff, … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Montale
Reviews – Carner Barcelona
Carner Barcelona D600 - Niche version of Dior Homme?? Not at all 8/10 Over the last few weeks, I've reviewed a couple of my favourite iris perfumes. Diptyque's, Fleur de Peau and Liquides Imaginaires, Tapis Volant are excellent renditions of the note. D600 is the latest and last of my three favourite niche iris scents, … Continue reading Reviews – Carner Barcelona
Reviews – Maison Christian Dior
Dior - Ambre Nuit - Ambery Perfection, Hmmm not quite, but close 9.5/10 I don't hand out the perfect 10's too often in my reviews, Ambre Nuit comes close but doesn't quite get there. Oh, why so mean, Daniel? Well, it has one shortcoming that I'll explain later in my evaluation. I'll preface my review … Continue reading Reviews – Maison Christian Dior
Mini Reviews – Comme des Garcons Series 5 Sherbet
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