Mini Reviews – Guilty Pleasures – Past & Present – Emporio Armani & Jean Paul Gaultier

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You - Stupid name, ok fragrance, 5.5/10. Armani has set the bar relatively low with recent men's releases. Flanker after endless flanker for Acqua di Gio and Code rolling of the production line at seemingly breakneck speed. Released in 2017, Stronger With You (a whole new scent) is a companion … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Guilty Pleasures – Past & Present – Emporio Armani & Jean Paul Gaultier

First Impressions – Guerlain, Cartier

Guerlain - L'Homme Ideal Extreme - Guerlain has been trundling out their interpretation of the "Ideal Man" since 2014. We've had a sporty man, a cool man, and an intense man. This "Extreme" version veers away from the others' sweetness in favour of a dryer leather and tobacco combination. Plum does provide some fruitiness, but it … Continue reading First Impressions – Guerlain, Cartier