Today's write-up focuses on Absolu, a 2024 release from Trudon. I tend to try most things from the French house, known chiefly for its fine home scents, as its fragrances have been pretty good. A couple of years ago, I reviewed their brilliant green ivy perfume, Aphélie First Impressions – Maison Trudon – Aphélie. Absolu … Continue reading Trudon – Absolu – Orange Blossom And Orris In A Woody Setting
Tag: Iris Fragrance
Frassaï – Ajedrez – Atmospheric Chess Game – A New Favourite
Back in 2013, Ralf Schwieger composed one of my favorite iris scents, Iris Nazarena, for Aedes de Venustas. Some people interpreted this fragrance, like many iris scents, as cold and gloomy. However, as it unfolded on my skin, it felt so regal, evoking the image of a noble gentleman reclining in his leather armchair in … Continue reading Frassaï – Ajedrez – Atmospheric Chess Game – A New Favourite
Guerlain – Patchouli Paris – Soft, Elegant & Overpriced
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