Tag: Perfume Review

 Astier de Villatte – Ambre Liquide

I'm finicky and fussy with amber fragrances. Sometimes, or indeed most times, I find them too thick and gooey. In addition, I'm up and down with my admiration for Dominique Ropion's scents. He's produced some fragrances I've loved and some I despise. So, with Ambre Liquide, we have some potential double trouble - an amber … Continue reading  Astier de Villatte – Ambre Liquide →

L’Artisan Parfumeur – Il Était Un Bois – Back Into The Woods

L'Artisan Parfumeur has disappeared from Australian shores. I believe their distribution deals fell through a couple of years ago, and now, sadly, they no longer feature on our niche fragrance store shelves. It's a shame because although they've fallen far from their halcyon days, I still rate the brand, and they still produce the occasional … Continue reading L’Artisan Parfumeur – Il Était Un Bois – Back Into The Woods →

Review – Nicolaï – Riviera Verbena – A Trip To The Côte d’Azur

I love the smell of verbena/lemon verbena. I have some growing in the garden, and I love the herbal, lemony, zesty scent created by rubbing the plant between my fingers. There's nothing better at putting a pep in my step on a warm, humid afternoon in the middle of summer than this enlivening aroma.   … Continue reading Review – Nicolaï – Riviera Verbena – A Trip To The Côte d’Azur →

Nomenclature – Aloeae – Green And Refreshing

My sister has been living in New York for the last few years. Each year, before she comes home for Christmas, I've purchased sample orders from stores such as Luckyscent and shipped them to her apartment, circumventing the high international shipping costs. Not only does this prove cost-effective, but I can try perfumes I find … Continue reading Nomenclature – Aloeae – Green And Refreshing →

Infiniment Coty Paris – Quantity Over Quality

Pictured above is Coty's line of stackable bottles. I have no idea who requested such bottles, but here we are. One of this year's higher-profile releases came from the house of Coty. After much time in the wilderness, they returned to the fragrance world with an enormous collection of 14 scents (a real red flag) … Continue reading Infiniment Coty Paris – Quantity Over Quality →

First Impressions – Masque Milano – Catherine – White Floral Duo or Trio?

Catherine smells green and white. Earlier this year, Masque Milano added to its Le Donne di Masque collection with a trio of new releases (Diana, Vaiana, and Catherine). Vaiana's solar-themed structure smells of tropical fruits and tuberose. Diana, built around neroli, geranium, and spicy citrus, smells aromatic and masculine. My favourite from the line is Catherine, characterised by … Continue reading First Impressions – Masque Milano – Catherine – White Floral Duo or Trio? →

First Impressions – Initio – Narcotic Delight

Narcotic Delight - Picture courtesy of Initio's website. First Impressions - Initio - Narcotic Delight - INITIO Parfums Privés (Initio), purveyors of perfumes promoting performance and projection, are back with another scent bomb. Despite the brand being a darling of YouTubers and the like, I've yet to find one I would ever consider adding to … Continue reading First Impressions – Initio – Narcotic Delight →

First Impressions – Perris Monte Carlo – Shining Moon

I had high hopes for this scent (Shining Moon). The name alone conjures up all sorts of romantic images. And I'm a fan of a few perfumes from Perris Monte Carlo. Their jasmine (Jasmin de Pays), lavender (Lavande Romaine), and mimosa (Mimosa Tanneron) are among my favourites. Strangely, for some reason, I had it in … Continue reading First Impressions – Perris Monte Carlo – Shining Moon →