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
Niche for Beginners – Part 2
The following is a list of 10 houses I would recommend to those wanting to dip their toes into the world of niche perfumery. I've based my selection on affordability, quality and accessibility. I'll include a short description of the house and include a few key fragrances to check out from each. Acqua Di Parma … Continue reading Niche for Beginners – Part 2
Niche For Beginners – Part 1
The Oxford Dictionary defines niche as: "Denoting or relating to products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialised section of the population". By that definition alone, one could say that all pursuits related to perfumery are indeed niche. After all, only a small section of the community takes an avid interest in the … Continue reading Niche For Beginners – Part 1
First Impressions 28/03/19
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Intense: Darker, less sweet iteration of Black Opium. The emphasis is on coffee, vanilla and liquorice. Longevity was excellent at well over 10 hours. This should be worn in cold weather as it could get cloying in the heat. It's worth a try for lovers of Black Opium. I still … Continue reading First Impressions 28/03/19
Fragrance Definitions
It's a daunting prospect when you first get into fragrances, as there are a lot of terms and descriptions that you may feel you need a degree in Chemistry to understand. I've put together a list that can help you demystify some of the gibberish. It's by no means a definitive list but it will … Continue reading Fragrance Definitions
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Mint
I'm a massive fan of sports and wanted to combine my love of fragrances and sports into this blog. The Olympics are the pinnacle of sports and I thought a series highlighting my favourite 3 fragrances for a note would be a fun way to showcase what I consider best in show. It works like … Continue reading Gold, Silver, Bronze, Mint
Chanel Sycomore Review
Chanel Sycomore EDP - Dry, Cypress infused Vetiver. 9/10 Vetiver is one of my favourite notes and Sycomore is one of the finest in the genre. I own the EDP released in 2016. Sycomore is part of the Chanel Les Exclusifs and it along with Bel Respiro and the Eau De Cologne are the most … Continue reading Chanel Sycomore Review
First Impressions 16/3/2019
They say first impressions are important and, in this series, I bring to you some of my first thoughts on new releases that I've sampled recently. Burberry Her: I didn't think I'd like Burberry Her. I really didn't. I've not been a fan of the latest sweet fruity floral releases flooding the market. However, Francis … Continue reading First Impressions 16/3/2019