Tag: First Impressions

First Impressions – Goldfield and Banks, Mihan Aromatics

Goldfield and Banks - Bohemian Lime - I'm a little up and down with this brand. The dubiously overhyped Pacific Rock Moss fell flat on my skin. The less-hyped Desert Rosewood and Wood Infusion I really enjoy and highly recommend. As an Australian, I love the concept behind the brand, using natural ingredients and showcasing … Continue reading First Impressions – Goldfield and Banks, Mihan Aromatics →

First Impressions – Maison Sybarite, Histoires de Parfums

Maison Sybarite 720 - I was introduced to Maison Sybarite through the the kindness of my Instagram friend Tete @niche_rare_fragrances last year. Tete sent me a sample of their Bed of Roses, a powdery rose that I enjoyed. I obtained samples of their other 3 scents recently. Opulent Wood and Spicy Calabria weren't quite to … Continue reading First Impressions – Maison Sybarite, Histoires de Parfums →

First Impressions – Juliette has a gun

Juliette has a gun - Lipstick Fever- I'm not the biggest fan of Jhag, I find their scents overly synthetic with somewhat interesting openings, and screechy, disappointing dry downs. They're also rather overpriced for what they are. Bearing all that in mind my hopes for Lipstick Fever were not sky-high. I'm a tad removed from … Continue reading First Impressions – Juliette has a gun →

First Impressions – Parle Moi de Parfum

Parle Moi de Parfum Creation Lab - parlemoideparfum.com I'd be interested to know how much emphasis people place on originality when making a new perfume purchase. With the thousands of releases each year, it seems increasingly difficult for brands to come up with something new. It struck me when sampling Parle Moi de Parfum's excellent … Continue reading First Impressions – Parle Moi de Parfum →

First Impressions – Hermetica, Penhaligon’s, Essential Parfums

Hermetica - Darkoud - I reviewed the initial batch of Hermetica scents late last year. I found a few worthy of praise. Cedarise was a well composed earthy, woody scent and Jade 888 was an unusual combination of lily of the valley, ginger and musk. Both scents deserving of further testing. Darkoud was released late … Continue reading First Impressions – Hermetica, Penhaligon’s, Essential Parfums →

First Impressions – L’Artisan Parfumeur

L'Artisan Parfumeur - Couleur Vanille - It is always an event when L'Artisan releases a new scent. I'm interested in trying everything new that comes from this innovative French niche house. I always have such high expectations of the house. Last year's Bana Banana was a cleverly done candied banana scent with an amber drydown. … Continue reading First Impressions – L’Artisan Parfumeur →