Guerlain pairs patchouli with iris in their latest fragrance. For whatever reason, I thought that Guerlain's new Patchouli Paris would be another in the long line of rose/patchouli scents. Thankfully, it's not. No doubt, the reference to Paris in the name, the color of the perfume, and the association we have linking rose with patchouli caused me to come … Continue reading Guerlain – Patchouli Paris – Soft, Elegant & Overpriced
Tag: French Perfumery
Caron Paris – Pour Un Homme de Caron Parfum – Lavender For The Win
I finally managed to get some flowers blooming on my lavender. I've no idea how I did it, but we have had some quite rainy days here over the last couple of weeks. Perhaps lavender likes the rain? Or does it prefer dry weather or a combination of both? Who knows. And who knows how … Continue reading Caron Paris – Pour Un Homme de Caron Parfum – Lavender For The Win
Infiniment Coty Paris – Quantity Over Quality
Pictured above is Coty's line of stackable bottles. I have no idea who requested such bottles, but here we are. One of this year's higher-profile releases came from the house of Coty. After much time in the wilderness, they returned to the fragrance world with an enormous collection of 14 scents (a real red flag) … Continue reading Infiniment Coty Paris – Quantity Over Quality
Perfume Reviews – Bastille Parfums
With the Olympic Games in full swing in Paris, I thought I'd review a French brand with a very French name (Bastille Parfums) offering a range of perfumes I've come to enjoy over the last few months. I initially sampled the brand's perfumes in 2020 and thought they were solid offerings without being mind-blowing. However, … Continue reading Perfume Reviews – Bastille Parfums
Style Over Substance – Atelier des Ors – Villa Primerose and Blue Madeleine
Far too many brands these days put all their stock into presentation and hackneyed storylines, neglecting the most important thing: the actual perfume. Frustratingly, some of the worst offenders (Kilian, Xerjoff) are among the most popular brands. My post today focuses on the house of Atelier des Ors. The French house has been around for … Continue reading Style Over Substance – Atelier des Ors – Villa Primerose and Blue Madeleine
First Impressions – Marie Jeanne
Marie Jeanne is a small fragrance house from Grasse, the centre of the perfume universe. The brand, founded in 2014 by Georges Maubert (fifth generation of the fragrance manufacturer Robertet family), is named in tribute to Maubert's grandmother. Georges Maubert has an interesting history that includes working as a Chanel intern under the tutelage of … Continue reading First Impressions – Marie Jeanne
Farewell To Frédéric Malle (For Now)
I love that the brand offers a 10ml travel size. F is for Frédéric as in Frédéric Malle, and it was another f-word I muttered when I heard that one of the leading figures in modern perfumery was stepping away from his brand for good in June. I can't, or perhaps I refuse to believe … Continue reading Farewell To Frédéric Malle (For Now)
First Impressions – Astier de Villatte – Grand Chalet
The Colours of Grand Chalet. It's taken me a while to discover the Parisian ceramics brand Astier de Villatte (https://www.astierdevillatte.com/en/), but better late than never. The brand has been around since the mid-90s and has been making fragrances since 2008. Their portfolio currently has 13 perfumes. Employing world-renowned perfumers such as Dominique Ropion, Christophe Raynaud, … Continue reading First Impressions – Astier de Villatte – Grand Chalet
First Impressions – Houbigant Paris – Ambre des Abysses
Well, this should be interesting! After I lambasted the new Perris Monte Carlo Shining Moon the other day, it's time to move on to their perfume relative from Paris, Houbigant. Will they cop the same treatment? Not quite. Read my thoughts below. Earlier this year, the French brand released four new scents that supposedly take … Continue reading First Impressions – Houbigant Paris – Ambre des Abysses
Reviews – Nicolaï Parfumeur- Créateur – Eau d’Été
Nicolaï Parfumeur Créateur - Eau d'Été - A fragrance that lives up to its name - 8/10. Happy New Year! I hope everyone is having a brilliant start to 2023. My first post for the year reviews one of my favourite summer scents. Indeed, one I've been wearing a good few times this summer. I … Continue reading Reviews – Nicolaï Parfumeur- Créateur – Eau d’Été