Mini Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur, Mon Numéro 10, D Squared2, Potion

This winter has seen a mixed bag of weather in my neck of the woods. Conditions have run the gamut from warm sunny mid-20 degree Celsius days (usually the norm) to unseasonably cool and rainy weather that has sometimes lasted for days. To combat the cooler weather, I've turned to a couple of old spicy … Continue reading Mini Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur, Mon Numéro 10, D Squared2, Potion

Mini Review – Marc-Antoine Barrois – Ganymede

Marc-Antoine Barrois - Ganymede - A familiar scent but not from the perfume world, 5/10. Yesterday I visited the dentist for my six-monthly checkup. Like most folks, it's not something I look forward to with much glee. However, I must admit the staff at my dental practice are always friendly and a pleasure to deal … Continue reading Mini Review – Marc-Antoine Barrois – Ganymede

Mini Reviews – Guilty Pleasures – Past & Present – Emporio Armani & Jean Paul Gaultier

Emporio Armani - Stronger With You - Stupid name, ok fragrance, 5.5/10. Armani has set the bar relatively low with recent men's releases. Flanker after endless flanker for Acqua di Gio and Code rolling of the production line at seemingly breakneck speed. Released in 2017, Stronger With You (a whole new scent) is a companion … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Guilty Pleasures – Past & Present – Emporio Armani & Jean Paul Gaultier

Mini Reviews – Fragrant Fougeres and Alluring Aromatics – Trudon & Dusita

Trudon - Olim - Powdery, spicy with a touch of Guerlain- 7/10. The other day I was waxing lyrical about the fragrances from luxury French candlemaker, Trudon. Aphelie, released last year, is a brilliant green scent that I had just sampled and thoroughly enjoyed. However, please don't sleep on the rest of their line. Olim … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Fragrant Fougeres and Alluring Aromatics – Trudon & Dusita

Mini Reviews – Tom Ford – Bitter Peach, Vert des Bois, Vert Boheme

Tom Ford - Bitter Peach - Bitter indeed. 3/10. Tom Ford giveth and Tom Ford taketh away. I think Tom Ford has taken away my sense of smell and taste in perfume. Everyone I know loves this Private Blend scent, but I'm not one of them. There's something a little off with this one that … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Tom Ford – Bitter Peach, Vert des Bois, Vert Boheme