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Matière Première – Metal Lavender – Amber To The Max

I've had Metal Lavender from Aurélien Guichard's Matière Première on my mind for some weeks. But not only on my mind, but also on my skin. My god, it's hard to get rid of—like most other scents in this line, this stuff sticks, and sticks. I say that somewhat lightheartedly; a couple of good twenty-minute showers … Continue reading Matière Première – Metal Lavender – Amber To The Max →

Narciso Rodriguez – Narciso Eau de Parfum Radiante – More Musk

I may seem somewhat contradictory in praising Narciso Rodriguez's Narciso Eau de Parfum Radiante after deriding Creed's Eladaria. They share some similar floaty, gossamer characteristics, so let me explain. Indeed, Narciso leaves themselves open for criticism. The brand's musky shtick has been played out repeatedly. It's hard to differentiate one release from another, especially on … Continue reading Narciso Rodriguez – Narciso Eau de Parfum Radiante – More Musk →

Fragonard -Flower of the Year 2024 – Lilas

I haven't seen many lilacs growing in my part of the world, but I did have some of these butterfly-bush plants (also known as summer lilacs) blooming in my yard at one point. Every year since 2010, the famous Grasse-based perfume house Fragonard releases a "Flower of the Year Perfume." We've had, among others, jasmine, … Continue reading Fragonard -Flower of the Year 2024 – Lilas →