Dominique Ropion made his debut with the relatively affordable French brand, Essential Parfums, earlier this year. In his fragrance Velvet Iris, he pairs iris with an old friend, leather. Several scents come to mind that pivot on these two ingredients, including Iris Nazarena, Cuir Ottoman, Iris Malikhân, and Iris Ebène. After wearing Velvet Iris several … Continue reading Essential Parfums – Velvet Iris – Not An Essential Iris
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Roos & Roos – Les Simples
Chantal Roos and her daughter Alexandra Roos founded Roos & Roos in 2014. Known initially as Dear Rose, they changed their name to Roos & Roos in 2018. I've always been interested in the brand, as Chantal Roos has a reputation that precedes her. An icon in the perfume world, her involvement with brands like … Continue reading Roos & Roos – Les Simples
Astier de Villatte – Ambre Liquide
I'm finicky and fussy with amber fragrances. Sometimes, or indeed most times, I find them too thick and gooey. In addition, I'm up and down with my admiration for Dominique Ropion's scents. He's produced some fragrances I've loved and some I despise. So, with Ambre Liquide, we have some potential double trouble - an amber … Continue reading Astier de Villatte – Ambre Liquide
D’Orsay – Flower Lust, Tonka Hysteria, Incense Crush – Extraits de Parfum
Three new perfumes from D'Orsay to evaluate. You get an extrait. You get an extrait. Everybody gets an extrait!!! I don't know about you guys, but I think Oprah's secretly working behind the scenes of these perfume houses, divvying out extrait after extrait like candy. Every brand and their dog has a line of extraits … Continue reading D’Orsay – Flower Lust, Tonka Hysteria, Incense Crush – Extraits de Parfum
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