Banana is not a common feature in many fragrances. I think I've only tried two fragrances that include banana in their note pyramid. The first I tried was Quasar by Jesus Del Pozo, released in the mid-90s, a watery green banana fragrance that had good longevity but is sadly very hard to find these days. … Continue reading I’ve Gone Bananas – Bana Banana
Department Store Dilemmas
Shopping for a new fragrance at a department store can be an intimidating experience for perfume newbies. Even seasoned fragheads find it can be an often-frustrating experience. A myriad of aromas wafting in the air and over exuberant sales assistants looking to peddle the latest offerings hot of the production line, make it a challenge … Continue reading Department Store Dilemmas
Instagram Mini Reviews – Chanel, Dior Fresh Scents
Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne - A good sport 7.5/10 No red cards in sight with this sports fragrance. In a genre filled with fouls, Chanel Allure Homme Sport Cologne is a podium finisher. A pretty simple game plan of citruses, elemi and white musk make it an easy everyday wear and a perfect gym … Continue reading Instagram Mini Reviews – Chanel, Dior Fresh Scents
Budget Friendly Fragrances
I must admit I sometimes overlook certain fragrances if they are not priced at a certain amount. That amount is usually over 100 dollars, maybe even 150 dollars. I don't think I've quite obtained "niche snob" status just yet though. There is still hope, and there is still room in everyone's collection for budget friendly … Continue reading Budget Friendly Fragrances
Olfactive Time Machine
Fragrance has an amazing ability to transport me to a specific location and time in my life. It's almost like I become Marty McFly and head Back to the Future when I smell a specific scent. My memories don't take me back quite as far as 1955 and the fictional Californian town of Hill Valley … Continue reading Olfactive Time Machine
Instagram Mini Reviews – Gucci, Hermes, Guerlain.
Gucci - Guilty Absolute - 9/10 - Dry, medicinal leather If Gucci was to release a greatest hits package, Gucci Guilty Absolute would be right up there with the likes of Rush, Pour Homme I and Pour Homme II. It would never have been released as a single though. It would've bombed on the charts. … Continue reading Instagram Mini Reviews – Gucci, Hermes, Guerlain.
Edible Fragrances – Gum
Sometimes, someone will say something that surprises you. Recently, I was asked by someone if I could recommend to them a fragrance that smells like bubble gum or chewing gum. It certainly isn't a fragrance sub category one thinks about that often. Technically, we're in the gourmand category when we're talking gum, but usually most … Continue reading Edible Fragrances – Gum
First Impressions – Hermes Un Jardin Sur La Lagune
Hermes Un Jardin Sur La Lagune Christine Nagel has one of the toughest gigs in the business. Succeeding Jean-Claude Ellena as in-house perfumer at Hermes is akin to taking over lead vocals from Mick Jagger at the Rolling Stones. However, other than Eau de Citron Noir, which followed the blue trend much too closely and … Continue reading First Impressions – Hermes Un Jardin Sur La Lagune
Gender Benders
Throw out the gender stereotypes. Never mind the bottle designs or marketing strategies. Men's fragrances can be worn by women and vice versa. We'd all be missing out on many great fragrances if we didn't think outside the square and try something different. Below, in no particular order are 10 men's fragrance recommendations for women … Continue reading Gender Benders
First Impressions 10/4/19
Penhaligons - The Impudent Cousin Matthew: It seems the Impudent Cousin Matthew may have learned some manners. This fragrance opens bright and fresh with mandarin and petitgrain. There is nothing brazen, cheeky or audacious going on here. The citrus notes stayed throughout and became interwoven with an interesting patchouli dry down. Perhaps, because of the … Continue reading First Impressions 10/4/19