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
Tag: French Perfumery
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
Reviews – Miller et Bertaux – Indian Study
Indian Study - Like walking into a carpentry workshop. Miller et Bertaux - Indian Study/Santal +++ : Introspective Woods - 8/10. Hands up, who's heard of this brand? Not many, I'm pretty sure. The French designer brand seems to lie low. They do seem to show up at quite a few trade shows (Esxence), for … Continue reading Reviews – Miller et Bertaux – Indian Study
Reviews – Guerlain – Habit Rouge
Guerlain - Habit Rouge EDT - All Time Classic 10/10. So, the word is on the grapevine that Guerlain is coming up with a new flanker for their classic, Habit Rouge. L'Instinct is the name, and it features a green heart, including a cannabis note. The initial impressions I've read haven't been overly complimentary. But … Continue reading Reviews – Guerlain – Habit Rouge