Snowflake Season – Zoologist – Penguin & Imaginary Authors – The Language Of Glaciers

'Tis the season for snowflake trees! In late May and into June, my garden's snowflake trees (euphorbia leucocephala from the same genus as the poinsettia) bloom. It's the only way I'll ever get to see "snow" in winter in my part of the world. They have no scent, but their white flowers attract butterflies and … Continue reading Snowflake Season – Zoologist – Penguin & Imaginary Authors – The Language Of Glaciers →

Fantasy Florals – Hibiscus

Fragrant flowers form the core of perfumery. The scented delights of rose, jasmine, violet, and lavender are integral ingredients in the perfumer's palette. Not all flowers are created equally, though. For instance, very few flowers have the powerful scented punch of a graceful gardenia. The other day, I was walking around the neighbourhood and spotted … Continue reading Fantasy Florals – Hibiscus →

First Impressions – Marc-Antoine Barrois – Tilia

I don't have any linden trees near me, but this golden penda closely represents the scent of Tilia. In April, I wrote about the French ceramics house Astier de Villate and their lovely linden scent, Grand Chalet First Impressions – Astier de Villatte – Grand Chalet. Now comes another linden-focused perfume from the dynamic duo … Continue reading First Impressions – Marc-Antoine Barrois – Tilia →

First Impressions – Parfums De Marly – Perseus

Perseus opens brightly and optimistically. I don't particularly revel in writing negative reviews. But, to maintain balance and a credible critical outlook, I think it's essential to weed out the bad from the good, communicating the full range of my views. Indeed, I'd love for every perfume to be a classic, but that isn't the … Continue reading First Impressions – Parfums De Marly – Perseus →

Review – Cartier – Eau de Cartier EDT

Perfume Review - Cartier - Eau de Cartier - Violet Leaf Cologne - 8/10. Eau de Cartier might always have been doomed to discontinuation. Cartier's suite of scents and Christine Nagel (the perfumer behind Eau de Cartier) are two of the most underrated entities in fragrance. For whatever reason, the brand's and the perfumer's wares … Continue reading Review – Cartier – Eau de Cartier EDT →

First Impressions – Marie Jeanne

Marie Jeanne is a small fragrance house from Grasse, the centre of the perfume universe. The brand, founded in 2014 by Georges Maubert (fifth generation of the fragrance manufacturer Robertet family), is named in tribute to Maubert's grandmother. Georges Maubert has an interesting history that includes working as a Chanel intern under the tutelage of … Continue reading First Impressions – Marie Jeanne →

First Impressions – Akro – Infuse

Before I get into my impressions of Akro's latest tea scent, Infuse, I'll give my quick opinion of their East. East, previously a Harrods exclusive, now has worldwide distribution and mixes Tom Ford-style raspberry-tinged leather with faux Arabian oud. It's a cover version of a carbon copy of a duplicate of a recurrent theme we've … Continue reading First Impressions – Akro – Infuse →

Tobacco Perfumes For Every Season

Late last year, I wrote an article focusing on jasmine perfumes. (Jasmine Perfumes For Every Season) I wanted to showcase four jasmine perfumes, pairing each perfume with a specific season. For instance, I selected the jasmine/citrus combination of California Reverie from Van Cleef & Arpels for summer and the greyer, darker Tapis Volant from Liquides … Continue reading Tobacco Perfumes For Every Season →