When I first sprayed Joseph Quartana's award-winning Ierofante, I was transported back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. Instantly, the light bulb went off, and I thought of Annick Menardo's Black for Bvlgari. Certainly, Ierofante has all the makings: the same rubbery tyre note, the smooth velvety suede accord, and the warm, cosy, ambery, … Continue reading Parfums Quartana – Ierofante – Burning That Gasoline
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Papillon Artisan Perfumes – Epona – “Memories Light The Corners Of My Mind”
Epona isn't quite as idyllic as this scene, but it's close. "Memories light the corners of my mind." Something about that Barbra Streisand lyric from her melancholic 70's hit struck me when I sprayed Papillon's latest perfume, Epona. Liz Moore's most recent launch pays homage to her horse, and although I'm not a "horse guy" or … Continue reading Papillon Artisan Perfumes – Epona – “Memories Light The Corners Of My Mind”
Carner Barcelona – Revolución – Not Just Another Tuscan Leather Clone
We didn't need another TL clone. Fortunately, Carner Barcelona delivers something different. When I saw the initial reviews comparing Revolución to Tuscan Leather, I wasn't overly enthused about sampling Carner Barcelona's 2023 release. But as fate would have it, I received a sample of the scent as a gift with purchase. I sprayed it on … Continue reading Carner Barcelona – Revolución – Not Just Another Tuscan Leather Clone