Nida features sunflowers in its notes. It's been several years since I've tried something new from Gallivant. And it's not because I don't like the brand; it's just that they fell off my radar and became slightly more challenging to find in Australia. However, with the brand finding a fresh Aussie stockist, I've tried some … Continue reading Gallivant – Nida – The Scent of Sunflowers?
Tag: Niche Perfumes
Farewell To Frédéric Malle (For Now)
I love that the brand offers a 10ml travel size. F is for Frédéric as in Frédéric Malle, and it was another f-word I muttered when I heard that one of the leading figures in modern perfumery was stepping away from his brand for good in June. I can't, or perhaps I refuse to believe … Continue reading Farewell To Frédéric Malle (For Now)
First Impressions – New Fig Fragrances – Beso Beach, Houbigant, Obvious Parfums and Essential Parfums
In retrospect, 2022 was a particularly active year for new fig fragrances. So many brands got figgy wit it and attempted to capture the essence of the sweet fruit in perfume form. I tried quite a few, and I'll detail my thoughts on four of them in today's post. The first cab of the rank … Continue reading First Impressions – New Fig Fragrances – Beso Beach, Houbigant, Obvious Parfums and Essential Parfums
First Impressions – MFK – 724
Maison Francis Kurkdjian - 724 - The award for most unimaginative and uninspiring release for 2022 goes to Francis Kurkdjian for his 724 from his eponymous line. The other day I was walking through a local perfume boutique and stumbled across 724. I was somewhat taken aback as I'd just seen the online promotional material advertising … Continue reading First Impressions – MFK – 724
First Impressions – More Maison Crivelli – Hibiscus & Patchouli.
I was ready to write off the French house based on my samplings of their earlier scents. You'll find my first impressions of some of their line in a separate post a couple of months back. Most were pretty ordinary, especially the iris. I was still writing them off after I tried their hibiscus scent, … Continue reading First Impressions – More Maison Crivelli – Hibiscus & Patchouli.
First Impressions – New Rose Scents – Heeley & L’Artisan
L'Artisan Parfumeur - Mémoire de Roses - Rose scents are in vogue. But did they ever go out of style? In my first impressions post today, I give my thoughts on two new rose scents that I recently sampled. Firstly L'Artisan Parfumeur and their modern take on rose, Mémoire de Roses. L'Artisan is a brand that … Continue reading First Impressions – New Rose Scents – Heeley & L’Artisan