Dior - Miss Dior Rose N'Roses - We must be approaching 25-30 flankers of Miss Dior by now. In 2020 Dior decided it was time for another. This year has delivered many rose scents, and this one will surely be lost in the shuffle. It's a fruity floral with the usual mix of bergamot and … Continue reading First Impressions – Dior
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
First Impressions – Juliette has a Gun, ALTAIA
Here's a couple of first impressions of scents released late last year that I tried early this year (January). Juliette has a Gun - Not A Perfume Superdose - As if Juliette has a Gun hadn't inflicted enough pain on the world with Not a Perfume, they decided to give us a superdose of hurt. … Continue reading First Impressions – Juliette has a Gun, ALTAIA
Decants For Days
Based on my personal experience/s I'm not an advocate for blind buying perfume. It is always better to sample. However, not everyone has access to department stores and boutiques to sample before buying. In the first instance always shop on a brand's website. Many houses these days are offering discovery sets covering their full range … Continue reading Decants For Days
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
Home Scenting
Due to the current global pandemic many of us find ourselves at home, so I thought for today's blog post I might discuss some of my favourite products / brands for scenting our homes. Lola James Harper A US brand that was founded in 2013 by photographer Rami Mekdachi. The brand produces a range of … Continue reading Home Scenting
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
Citrus with a Twist
Wearing citrus colognes in the warm weather is common practice, but they can become quite boring, often sharing the same note structure and vanishing from skin within minutes. In today's blog post I'll outline a few of my favourite colognes ..... with a twist. Unique scents, that are not your average, every day citrus refreshers. … Continue reading Citrus with a Twist
First Impressions – Mizensir
Mizensir - Incensum - Dry, woody leather with incense, and a fresh touch of ginger giving the fragrance a zing. Fans of Gucci Guilty Absolute, Jo Malone Bronze Wood and Leather and Comme des Garcons Avignon should be drawn to this one. It certainly isn't as smoky as Avignon, and it's a little more subtle … Continue reading First Impressions – Mizensir