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
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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?
Review – Arquiste – Limoneros
Review - Arquiste - Limoneros - A Mexican summer bottled 8/10. I confess I purchased Limoneros blind. However, I am not a regular blind buyer. I rarely partake in such silliness. But I knew I'd love Limoneros. The notes, the perfumer, and the bottle looked like the perfect match for my taste. Fortunately, I was … Continue reading Review – Arquiste – Limoneros
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
Review – Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather
Tom Ford - Tuscan Leather - The Archetypal Tom Ford - 9/10. Happy New Year! Hope you are all having a good start to 2024. My first post of the year is a review of a perfume I haven't worn for some months. Indeed, it doesn't work well on my skin in the current summer … Continue reading Review – Tom Ford – Tuscan Leather
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
First Impressions – Cologne Officinale – Heeley Paris
First Impressions - Heeley Paris - Cologne Officinale - As promised, and continuing on my recent run of aromatic releases, here's Heeley's latest - a fabulous fresh homage to vintage 70's masculine style perfumes. Heeley always does an excellent job with these fresher scents. For instance, Sel Marin is one of the finer marine scents money … Continue reading First Impressions – Cologne Officinale – Heeley Paris
Review – Hermès – Un Jardin Sur Le Toit. Thoughts on Un Jardin à Cythère
Hermès - Un Jardin sur le Toit - Spring garden on the roof of Hermès headquarters. 8/10. I've reviewed Un Jardin sur le Toit before on my blog. But I felt it could use a bit of a reexamination for several reasons: I've been wearing it quite a bit lately. The Hermès garden now has … Continue reading Review – Hermès – Un Jardin Sur Le Toit. Thoughts on Un Jardin à Cythère
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
Mini-Reviews – Frederic Malle – Music For A While, Synthetic Jungle
Frederic Malle just released a new perfume. Well, mid-last year. But it only just landed here in Australia. Interestingly, Uncut Gem has received mixed reviews. I'm yet to try it. However, it's always an event when the storied French house releases something new. And this new perfume, Uncut Gem, is by Maurice Roucel, so I'm … Continue reading Mini-Reviews – Frederic Malle – Music For A While, Synthetic Jungle