Diptyque - Fleur de Peau - Second skin 9/10 Fleur de Peau alongside the patchouli dominant Tempo were released by Diptyque in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first perfume. Although I enjoy Tempo, it was Fleur de Peau that captured me. I first tried the scent on a trip to Hong Kong … Continue reading Reviews – Diptyque Fleur de Peau
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Review – Ormonde Jayne Nawab of Oudh
Ormonde Jayne Nawab of Oudh - Not Your Average Rose/Oud 8.5/10 I first encountered Ormonde Jayne over 10 years ago after ordering samples of Ormonde Man and Ormonde Woman. I really enjoyed both scents but for whatever reason never really delved further into the house until a couple of years ago. Last year I purchased … Continue reading Review – Ormonde Jayne Nawab of Oudh
Reviews – Comme des Garcons Avignon
Comme des Garcons Avignon - The Catholic Church Incense 9/10 In times of trouble, the burning of incense can be used as a tool to aid in relaxation, meditation and as a way to reduce our anxiety. Heaven knows we could all use a little less stress in our lives, especially in these uncertain times … Continue reading Reviews – Comme des Garcons Avignon
Reviews – Fig Scents – Diptyque, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Marc Jacobs
I love the bitter green, milky, fresh aspect that fig brings to a fragrance. In today's blog post I review 3 of the more famous fig scents on the market. Diptyque - Philosykos EdT- Woody, fig coconut 9/10 Philosykos is the true, full representation of the fig tree, from the leaves, to the fruit, to … Continue reading Reviews – Fig Scents – Diptyque, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Marc Jacobs
First Impressions – Mizensir
Mizensir - Incensum - Dry, woody leather with incense, and a fresh touch of ginger giving the fragrance a zing. Fans of Gucci Guilty Absolute, Jo Malone Bronze Wood and Leather and Comme des Garcons Avignon should be drawn to this one. It certainly isn't as smoky as Avignon, and it's a little more subtle … Continue reading First Impressions – Mizensir
Reviews – Eau d’Italie, Acqua di Parma
Eau d'Italie - Acqua Decima - Italian summer in a perfume bottle 7.5/10 A wonderful refreshing citrus aromatic scent from this Italian niche house. Acqua Decima features a bracing top of lemon, mandarin and mint. The heart features citrus and floral notes of petitgrain, neroli and hedione (jasmine). It sits on a base of white wood … Continue reading Reviews – Eau d’Italie, Acqua di Parma