Notes: bergamot, rose water, almond, Damask rose, Rose de Mai, incense, vanilla, patchouli. I always look forward to the new Shalimar flanker each year. This time, Guerlain highlights rose in Shalimar Millésime Rose. The original Shalimar doesn't feature rose prominently, so it's an interesting choice to introduce it now, especially since other notes like leather … Continue reading Guerlain – Shalimar Millésime Rose – Pink Shalimar For A New Audience?
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Atelier Materi – Black Oregano – The Best Of The Materi Extraits
Black Oregano, the latest extrait in Atelier Materi's portfolio, stands out as the most compelling to date. As per the previous three Atelier Materi – Extraits – Essentially More Of The Same, it's signed by Céline Perdriel. Right from the start, I pick up on the scent of leather, which gives the impression of dark … Continue reading Atelier Materi – Black Oregano – The Best Of The Materi Extraits
Bienaimé – Monsieur – Yes Sir, A Good One
Bienaimé is another of the many French houses that have been revived in recent times. Robert Bienaimé founded his eponymous house back in the mid-1930s. A chemist by profession, he started his perfume career at Houbigant, creating several renowned fragrances, including Quelques Fleurs for the brand, before eventually branching out on his own. Parfum de … Continue reading Bienaimé – Monsieur – Yes Sir, A Good One
Hermès – Terre d’Hermès EDP Intense – Fiery Flanker
Something is brewing in the designer world. Terre d'Hermès EdP Intense marks yet another flanker in the successful "Terre" series and yet another perfume to feature coffee. Dolce & Gabbana successfully incorporated coffee into their Devotion Pour Homme fragrance Dolce & Gabbana – Devotion Pour Homme – Aromatic Coffee earlier this year. How successful is … Continue reading Hermès – Terre d’Hermès EDP Intense – Fiery Flanker
Atelier Materi – Extraits – Essentially More Of The Same
Here are my initial impressions of yet another line of extraits—this time from Atelier Materi. The line contains three fragrances, all composed by Céline Perdriel. I tried Ambre Papier last year after receiving a free sample with an order from Indigo Perfumery. So, I thought I'd purchase samples of the other two, Burgundy Oud and … Continue reading Atelier Materi – Extraits – Essentially More Of The Same
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