First Impressions – Sarah Baker, Masque Milano, Mugler, Sammarco

I'll preface this post by giving a special shout out to my Instagram friend Tetê who kindly sent me samples of these fragrances to try. Thanks, Tetê I really appreciate your kindness. Sarah Baker Tartan - As I was born in Scotland, I was hoping I would love Tartan, and thankfully I do. It's Wonderful … Continue reading First Impressions – Sarah Baker, Masque Milano, Mugler, Sammarco →

First Impressions – Tom Ford, Amouage, Maison Trudon, Les Liquides Imaginaires, Penhaligons, Room 1015

Tom Ford Lavender Extreme** - Everything old is new again at Tom Ford. Following on from last year's fougere Private Blends, Tom Ford releases his take on the aromatic note of lavender, with the new Private Blend scent, Lavender Extreme. A clean, sweet take on the note that mixes in tonka and cinnamon for a … Continue reading First Impressions – Tom Ford, Amouage, Maison Trudon, Les Liquides Imaginaires, Penhaligons, Room 1015 →

First Impressions – Armani, Davidoff, Salvatore Ferragamo, Guess, Joop, Victor and Rolf

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Absolu Instinct - This is better than last year's flanker, Absolu. It is still a wishy-washy woody watery scent that does little to add to the legacy of the original Acqua di Gio Pour Homme. Thumbs down. Davidoff Cool Water Intense - This is one of the disappointments of the … Continue reading First Impressions – Armani, Davidoff, Salvatore Ferragamo, Guess, Joop, Victor and Rolf →

First Impressions – Dolce and Gabbana, Bvlgari, Issey Miyake, Guerlain, Trussardi

Dolce and Gabbana K - K is Dolce and Gabbana's new fragrance to go up against the likes of Savage and Dylan Blue. The hideous monstrosity of a bottle should have warned me to stay clear, but I had to try it, and sure enough the juice is a fairly run of the mill men's … Continue reading First Impressions – Dolce and Gabbana, Bvlgari, Issey Miyake, Guerlain, Trussardi →

Mini Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur, Eight and Bob, Shay and Blue, Elie Saab

L'Artisan Parfumeur Tea for Two - Gingerbread Spice 9.5/10 As with many L'Artisan scents the magic happens in the dry down, and in the case of Tea for Two it's when the sweet notes come into play. Spices, tobacco, Lapsang Tea, gingerbread, cinnamon, honey and vanilla combine to provide an irresistible brew that never fails … Continue reading Mini Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur, Eight and Bob, Shay and Blue, Elie Saab →

First Impressions – MFK, Miller et Bertaux, Atkinsons 1799, Van Cleef and Arpels

MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver - I'm a little late to the party with Maison Francis Kurkdjian's latest releases. The two releases, Gentle Fluidity Gold and Gentle Fluidity Silver, share the same notes but in varying different degrees. The notes are juniper, nutmeg, coriander, musk, woodsy notes, amber and vanilla. It's an interesting concept on paper, … Continue reading First Impressions – MFK, Miller et Bertaux, Atkinsons 1799, Van Cleef and Arpels →

Mini Reviews – Joop, Rasei Fort, Diptyque, Killian

Joop Wow - Surprise designer release 7.5/10 They say to never judge a book by its cover.  Case in point Joop Wow.  I was reticent to try Wow as Joop fragrances are notoriously tooth achingly sweet, and the ad campaign involving a black panther was somewhat cringeworthy.  But try it I did, and I was … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Joop, Rasei Fort, Diptyque, Killian →