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
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Fragrance reviews
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
Reviews – Dior
I think it's fair to say that Dior's recent fragrance releases haven't exactly excited Perfumista's the world over. Rose N'Roses, the latest Miss Dior flanker for women is more of a musky scent to my nose with some rose and citruses that I'm sure will satisfy the average buyer looking for a safe work scent … Continue reading Reviews – Dior
Reviews – Eau d’Italie, Acqua di Parma
Eau d'Italie - Acqua Decima - Italian summer in a perfume bottle 7.5/10 A wonderful refreshing citrus aromatic scent from this Italian niche house. Acqua Decima features a bracing top of lemon, mandarin and mint. The heart features citrus and floral notes of petitgrain, neroli and hedione (jasmine). It sits on a base of white wood … Continue reading Reviews – Eau d’Italie, Acqua di Parma
Reviews – Guerlain For Summer
With the warm weather currently dominating in the Southern Hemisphere I thought I'd review 3 of my favourite Guerlain's I reach for when the temperature rises. Guerlain Homme EdT - Mojito in a perfume bottle 7.5/10 A wonderful uplifting fresh boozy scent from Guerlain. Mojito, mint, bergamot, vetiver, rum and lime make for a rather … Continue reading Reviews – Guerlain For Summer