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Bienaimé – Monsieur – Yes Sir, A Good One

Bienaimé is another of the many French houses that have been revived in recent times. Robert Bienaimé founded his eponymous house back in the mid-1930s. A chemist by profession, he started his perfume career at Houbigant, creating several renowned fragrances, including Quelques Fleurs for the brand, before eventually branching out on his own. Parfum de … Continue reading Bienaimé – Monsieur – Yes Sir, A Good One →

Obvious – Scoville – Red Hot Chili Peppers (Somewhat)

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) →