First Impressions – New Fig Fragrances – Beso Beach, Houbigant, Obvious Parfums and Essential Parfums

In retrospect, 2022 was a particularly active year for new fig fragrances. So many brands got figgy wit it and attempted to capture the essence of the sweet fruit in perfume form. I tried quite a few, and I'll detail my thoughts on four of them in today's post. The first cab of the rank … Continue reading First Impressions – New Fig Fragrances – Beso Beach, Houbigant, Obvious Parfums and Essential Parfums →

Review – Miller et Bertaux – New Study (Postcard) & Sunshine Coast Trip Part 1

Miller et Bertaux - New Study (Postcard) - Summer Ready Freshness. 7.5/10. New Study (Postcard) from underrated French house Miller et Bertaux is a fantastic fresh scent for the warm weather. In the opening stages, the mood-enhancing citrus medley of grapefruit, mandarin, and lemon provides a boost. On my skin, the grapefruit is the most … Continue reading Review – Miller et Bertaux – New Study (Postcard) & Sunshine Coast Trip Part 1 →

First Impressions – Parle Moi De Parfum – Wake Up World

Parle Moi de Parfum's latest is a blast from the past. Image from Google. Parle Moi de Parfum - Wake Up World - As we know, fragrance can transport us back in time. And Michel Almairac's/Parle Moi de Parfum's new Wake Up World transports me back to my high school days in the mid-nineties. For you … Continue reading First Impressions – Parle Moi De Parfum – Wake Up World →

Reviews – Olfactive Studio – Rose Shot, Iris Shot, Violet Shot

Dominque Ropion's three floral scents for Olfactive Studio's Sepia Collection are well-constructed compositions. I enjoy them more than Leather, Vanilla, and Chypre Shot by Bertrand Duchaufour. Though, Vanilla Shot was more enjoyable when I revisited it recently. Rose, Iris, and Violet Shot were released a couple of years ago, and there's one clear standout for … Continue reading Reviews – Olfactive Studio – Rose Shot, Iris Shot, Violet Shot →

Reviews – Acca Kappa – Muschio Bianco EDP

Acca Kappa - Muschio Bianco - Gin and Tonic Musk - 7.5/10. Founded in northern Italy (Treviso) in 1869, Acca Kappa is a brand that initially specialised in making hair brushes. Their founder Hermann Krüll plied his trade as a bristles merchant in Venice before moving into a brushmaking working partnership in Treviso. The company … Continue reading Reviews – Acca Kappa – Muschio Bianco EDP →

Mini-Reviews – Frederic Malle – Music For A While, Synthetic Jungle

Frederic Malle just released a new perfume. Well, mid-last year. But it only just landed here in Australia. Interestingly, Uncut Gem has received mixed reviews. I'm yet to try it. However, it's always an event when the storied French house releases something new. And this new perfume, Uncut Gem, is by Maurice Roucel, so I'm … Continue reading Mini-Reviews – Frederic Malle – Music For A While, Synthetic Jungle →

Review – Estee Lauder – Beyond Paradise For Men

Estee Lauder - Beyond Paradise For Men - Synthetic Tropical Garden, 6/10. I nearly fell off my chair when I saw Luca Turin had given this Estee Lauder scent five stars in his Perfumes The A-Z Guide book. Although it's a solid masculine, I'm not sure it's as good as the classic Hermes, Terre d'Hermes, … Continue reading Review – Estee Lauder – Beyond Paradise For Men →

First Impressions – Jovoy – Fire at Will & 21 Conduit St

The two newest perfumes from Jovoy are under the microscope this weekend. Jovoy isn't a house I speak about often, but their latest two are worth a sample if you're a fan of their respective genres. Jovoy - Fire at Will - Putting the silly name aside, I enjoyed wearing this scent. Undoubtedly, it could have … Continue reading First Impressions – Jovoy – Fire at Will & 21 Conduit St →