Scoville goes against the trends. It's not sweet but savoury. But I wonder if it's spicy and savoury enough with sufficient throw to make an impact. There's no doubt it goes on smelling of chilli. The opening bars smell vegetal, green, and spicy. There are hints of earthiness and smokiness to mimic the taste sensation … Continue reading Obvious – Scoville – Red Hot Chili Peppers (Somewhat)
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Juliette Has A Gun – Ex Vetiver – Basic Vetiver
The new JHAG is dedicated to men. Romano Ricci, the brains behind Juliette Has A Gun (JHAG), seems like such an interesting character. He's one of the founders of Nose Paris and the great-grandson of Nina Ricci. In addition, he's the grandson of the celebrated perfumer Robert Ricci (L'air du Temps). They're impressive roots, to … Continue reading Juliette Has A Gun – Ex Vetiver – Basic Vetiver
First Impressions – Parfums De Marly – Perseus
Perseus opens brightly and optimistically. I don't particularly revel in writing negative reviews. But, to maintain balance and a credible critical outlook, I think it's essential to weed out the bad from the good, communicating the full range of my views. Indeed, I'd love for every perfume to be a classic, but that isn't the … Continue reading First Impressions – Parfums De Marly – Perseus
First Impressions – Aedes de Venustas – Café Tabac
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
First Impressions – Penhaligon’s – Solaris
Solaris - bright and yellow. Very few scents of recent vintage from Penhaligon's have impressed me. And indeed, Solaris doesn't have me doing cartwheels of joy either. However, it's a feel-good fragrance (never a bad thing) radiating good vibes, sunshine, and vitality. Penhaligon's came up with the perfect name. The tropical-themed perfume contains a lot … Continue reading First Impressions – Penhaligon’s – Solaris
First Impressions – L’Artisan Parfumeur – À Fleur de Pêche
Peach photo from Unsplash.com First Impressions - L'Artisan Parfumeur - À Fleur de Pêche - L'Artisan Parfumeur is a house that has seemingly disappeared off the radar. Not helping matters has been their recent sketchy output. And here in Australia, they're particularly challenging to track down—possibly the result of commercial distribution deals. Still, as one of the original … Continue reading First Impressions – L’Artisan Parfumeur – À Fleur de Pêche
Review – Jo Malone – Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Caloundra Trip Part 2
Jo Malone - Wood Sage & Sea Salt - Saline clean. 7/10. Wood Sage & Sea Salt is one of my favourites from Jo Malone. Save for a few from their "Cologne Intense" range in the black bottles, it's a house I've struggled to gel with. Wood Sage & Sea Salt evokes the scent of … Continue reading Review – Jo Malone – Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Caloundra Trip Part 2
Review – Miller et Bertaux – New Study (Postcard) & Sunshine Coast Trip Part 1
Miller et Bertaux - New Study (Postcard) - Summer Ready Freshness. 7.5/10. New Study (Postcard) from underrated French house Miller et Bertaux is a fantastic fresh scent for the warm weather. In the opening stages, the mood-enhancing citrus medley of grapefruit, mandarin, and lemon provides a boost. On my skin, the grapefruit is the most … Continue reading Review – Miller et Bertaux – New Study (Postcard) & Sunshine Coast Trip Part 1