In 2022, L'Artisan Parfumeur took us to their vegetable garden via their Le Potager collection. It seemed an innovative undertaking on paper, with weird ingredients such as beetroot and cauliflower on the menu. Fruits are a mainstay in perfumery, but vegetables never seem to get much of a look in. But how do these seemingly … Continue reading Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur – Le Potager Collection
Review – Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather
Tom Ford - Tuscan Leather - The Archetypal Tom Ford - 9/10. Happy New Year! Hope you are all having a good start to 2024. My first post of the year is a review of a perfume I haven't worn for some months. Indeed, it doesn't work well on my skin in the current summer … Continue reading Review – Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather
Best Perfumes of 2023
My number one perfume from 2023? With 2023 rolling to a close, it's time to put the microscope over this year's perfume landscape with my best-of-list. The sheer number of releases, 1000s each year, makes it impossible to keep up with every new perfume. Therefore, there's a little overlap with some 2022 releases (I only … Continue reading Best Perfumes of 2023
Ginger Factory & Ginger Perfumes
I travelled to the Sunshine Coast a few weeks ago and visited the Ginger Factory. It's always an enjoyable experience walking around the manicured gardens and mini rainforest. However, I didn't travel to the tourist attraction just to walk around the gardens. Instead, I'd gone to pick up a Christmas present for a family member. … Continue reading Ginger Factory & Ginger Perfumes
Jasmine Perfumes For Every Season
The blooming jasmine in my garden gave me the inspiration for this article. As I remarked in my previous post, my jasmine seems to grow during every season. So, I decided to survey my collection and pick out four scents (one for each season) that include jasmine. As a disclaimer, not all these scents showcase … Continue reading Jasmine Perfumes For Every Season
Jasmine in bloom
Perhaps due to the warming weather, the jasmine in my garden is in bloom once again. I say perhaps because there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when my jasmine flowers. I've noticed periods of growth during all weather conditions in spring and winter and even in the autumn—no complaints from me. … Continue reading Jasmine in bloom
First Impressions – Houbigant Paris – Ambre des Abysses
Well, this should be interesting! After I lambasted the new Perris Monte Carlo Shining Moon the other day, it's time to move on to their perfume relative from Paris, Houbigant. Will they cop the same treatment? Not quite. Read my thoughts below. Earlier this year, the French brand released four new scents that supposedly take … Continue reading First Impressions – Houbigant Paris – Ambre des Abysses
First Impressions – Perris Monte Carlo – Shining Moon
I had high hopes for this scent (Shining Moon). The name alone conjures up all sorts of romantic images. And I'm a fan of a few perfumes from Perris Monte Carlo. Their jasmine (Jasmin de Pays), lavender (Lavande Romaine), and mimosa (Mimosa Tanneron) are among my favourites. Strangely, for some reason, I had it in … Continue reading First Impressions – Perris Monte Carlo – Shining Moon
Jacaranda Season 2023
The jacaranda season in Queensland usually spans a few weeks from late September to November. So, sadly, their spectacular purple haze is at an end in my neck of the woods. Indeed, only a few trees around the place still display their purple blooms. I took a few photos over the six weeks that they … Continue reading Jacaranda Season 2023
First Impressions – Penhaligon’s – Solaris
Solaris - bright and yellow. Very few scents of recent vintage from Penhaligon's have impressed me. And indeed, Solaris doesn't have me doing cartwheels of joy either. However, it's a feel-good fragrance (never a bad thing) radiating good vibes, sunshine, and vitality. Penhaligon's came up with the perfect name. The tropical-themed perfume contains a lot … Continue reading First Impressions – Penhaligon’s – Solaris