Tomato's in a garden—a snapshot of summer. The "Replica" scents from Maison Margiela bottle moments in place and time, attempting to replicate our emotions and feelings related to these moments through perfume. For example, they've given us scents such as By the Fireplace, Lazy Sunday Morning, and Jazz Club. Their ideas seem clear and legible, … Continue reading Maison Margiela – From The Garden
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Akro – Glow – The Most Boring Party Ever
Akros's previous Harrods exclusive, East, came across as a poorly composed Tuscan Leather clone. So, I didn't go into smelling their newest fragrance, Glow, dedicated to nightclubbing and parties (a Harrods exclusive for a few months before a worldwide release in 2024) with great confidence. I was right to be coy. Glow smells clichéd and … Continue reading Akro – Glow – The Most Boring Party Ever
First Impressions – Akro – Infuse
Before I get into my impressions of Akro's latest tea scent, Infuse, I'll give my quick opinion of their East. East, previously a Harrods exclusive, now has worldwide distribution and mixes Tom Ford-style raspberry-tinged leather with faux Arabian oud. It's a cover version of a carbon copy of a duplicate of a recurrent theme we've … Continue reading First Impressions – Akro – Infuse
First Impressions – BORNTOSTANDOUT Part 2
Six of the twelve scents I tested from BTSO feature rose. In this lot, Indecent Cherry and Mud contain the note. It's not prominent in either perfume, but at least it gives me an excuse to post a picture of my rose again. So now, for part 2 of my overview of the new Korean … Continue reading First Impressions – BORNTOSTANDOUT Part 2
Reviews – Penhaligon’s
Penhaligon's - Juniper Sling - Good while it lasts 6.5/10 Juniper Sling from Penhaligon's, as the name suggests, is based around gin. It opens with a refreshing blast of angelica, juniper berry, and orange brandy. It retains some of the fresh, top notes, but as it drys down, other notes, including spicy pepper and earthy … Continue reading Reviews – Penhaligon’s