The River Ness looking towards Inverness Castle. Memo Paris's latest scent, Inverness, seems like a missed opportunity. It doesn't smell like Inverness or Scotland. I should know, as I was born in the Highland capital. My mum is Scottish, and my dad is Australian. I lived in Inverness until I was 6-7 years old before … Continue reading First Impressions – Memo Paris – Inverness – Nothing Like Scotland
First Impressions – Initio – Narcotic Delight
Narcotic Delight - Picture courtesy of Initio's website. First Impressions - Initio - Narcotic Delight - INITIO Parfums Privés (Initio), purveyors of perfumes promoting performance and projection, are back with another scent bomb. Despite the brand being a darling of YouTubers and the like, I've yet to find one I would ever consider adding to … Continue reading First Impressions – Initio – Narcotic Delight
Rest in Peace – Alessandro Brun (1973-2024)
Picture courtesy of Masque Milano's Facebook. This morning, I woke to the sad news of the passing of the founder and creative director of Masque Milano and Milano Fragranze, Alessandro Brun. It's a tragic loss for the perfume world but even sadder for his family and friends. I didn't ever interact with Alessandro Brun in … Continue reading Rest in Peace – Alessandro Brun (1973-2024)
Time For A New Look At Dior?
J'Adore - A major hit for Dior. I don't think any of the flankers come close to the original. If there ever were a brand I'd love to see back on top of the fragrance game, it would be Dior. Recent years have seen a marked decline in quality at the house. By a decline … Continue reading Time For A New Look At Dior?
Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur – Le Potager Collection
In 2022, L'Artisan Parfumeur took us to their vegetable garden via their Le Potager collection. It seemed an innovative undertaking on paper, with weird ingredients such as beetroot and cauliflower on the menu. Fruits are a mainstay in perfumery, but vegetables never seem to get much of a look in. But how do these seemingly … Continue reading Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur – Le Potager Collection
Review – Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather
Tom Ford - Tuscan Leather - The Archetypal Tom Ford - 9/10. Happy New Year! Hope you are all having a good start to 2024. My first post of the year is a review of a perfume I haven't worn for some months. Indeed, it doesn't work well on my skin in the current summer … Continue reading Review – Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather
Best Perfumes of 2023
My number one perfume from 2023? With 2023 rolling to a close, it's time to put the microscope over this year's perfume landscape with my best-of-list. The sheer number of releases, 1000s each year, makes it impossible to keep up with every new perfume. Therefore, there's a little overlap with some 2022 releases (I only … Continue reading Best Perfumes of 2023
Ginger Factory & Ginger Perfumes
I travelled to the Sunshine Coast a few weeks ago and visited the Ginger Factory. It's always an enjoyable experience walking around the manicured gardens and mini rainforest. However, I didn't travel to the tourist attraction just to walk around the gardens. Instead, I'd gone to pick up a Christmas present for a family member. … Continue reading Ginger Factory & Ginger Perfumes
Jasmine Perfumes For Every Season
The blooming jasmine in my garden gave me the inspiration for this article. As I remarked in my previous post, my jasmine seems to grow during every season. So, I decided to survey my collection and pick out four scents (one for each season) that include jasmine. As a disclaimer, not all these scents showcase … Continue reading Jasmine Perfumes For Every Season
Jasmine in bloom
Perhaps due to the warming weather, the jasmine in my garden is in bloom once again. I say perhaps because there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when my jasmine flowers. I've noticed periods of growth during all weather conditions in spring and winter and even in the autumn—no complaints from me. … Continue reading Jasmine in bloom