Rest in Peace – Alessandro Brun (1973-2024)

Picture courtesy of Masque Milano's Facebook. This morning, I woke to the sad news of the passing of the founder and creative director of Masque Milano and Milano Fragranze, Alessandro Brun. It's a tragic loss for the perfume world but even sadder for his family and friends. I didn't ever interact with Alessandro Brun in … Continue reading Rest in Peace – Alessandro Brun (1973-2024)

Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur – Le Potager Collection

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

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