Supposedly inspired by an East Village bar frequented by Johnny Depp, Kate Moss, and Madonna, Aedes de Venustas's latest Café Tabac leaves me cold. Rather than an edgy hip bar, it reminds me more of a carnival fun park. It's too sweet, and my tolerance for this style of perfume is low. So, take my … Continue reading First Impressions – Aedes de Venustas – Café Tabac
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Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur
L'Artisan Parfumeur - Noir Exquis - Coffee shop in a perfume bottle - 6/10 Noir Exquis is a decent stab of cramming the scent of a coffee shop into a perfume bottle. The opening salvo evokes lazy Sunday mornings drinking coffee whiling away the hours eating pancakes drizzled in maple syrup. The combination of candied … Continue reading Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur