Memo Paris - Ocean Leather - There isn't much to be said here other than this feels like a riff on Acqua di Gio, that after five minutes, dries down to a light, subtle herbal, suede scent. It's unconvincing for the price. Forgettable at best. It lasts for 3-4 hours before vanishing completely. Undoubtedly, there are … Continue reading First Impressions – Memo Paris, Comme des Garcons
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First Impressions – Zoologist
Zoologist - Koala - As an Australian perfume blogger, I'd say it's my sworn duty to bring you my thoughts on the new Zoologist scent, Koala. It is, after all, one of my country's most recognised native animals. The cuddly marsupial spends 20 hours a day sleeping and feasting on the leaves of eucalyptus trees. Koala, … Continue reading First Impressions – Zoologist
Mini Reviews – Lubin
Pierre Francois Lubin via Lubin website. A quick history lesson, because the Lubin backstory is utterly fascinating. The house has been around for over 200 years, founded after the French Revolution by Pierre Francois Lubin, making it one of the world's oldest perfume houses. Lubin had plied his trade under the tutelage of Jean Louis … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Lubin
Reviews – Miller Harris
Miller Harris - WANDER through the parks - Step into spring 7.5/10 Miller Harris, sounds like it could be the name of a finance or law firm, but this being a perfume blog, I'm talking about the under the radar niche fragrance brand from the United Kingdom. The brainchild of British perfumer Lyn Harris, the … Continue reading Reviews – Miller Harris
Reviews – Byredo
Byredo - Slow Dance - Back to the future 7/10 Slow Dance was one of my favourite new releases of 2019. I continue to enjoy wearing it well into this mixed up crazy year of 2020. I must admit I didn't have high hopes for it, because I haven't taken to many Byredo scents, as … Continue reading Reviews – Byredo
Mini Reviews – Montale
Montale - Intense Cafe - Where's the cafe? 6/10 Judging by the amount of posts I see of this one on social media, I'd guess it is one of the most popular Montale scents. There are six notes listed for it. I pick up 4; rose, vanilla, musk, and coffee. It's perfectly pleasant, harmless stuff, … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Montale
Reviews – Carner Barcelona
Carner Barcelona D600 - Niche version of Dior Homme?? Not at all 8/10 Over the last few weeks, I've reviewed a couple of my favourite iris perfumes. Diptyque's, Fleur de Peau and Liquides Imaginaires, Tapis Volant are excellent renditions of the note. D600 is the latest and last of my three favourite niche iris scents, … Continue reading Reviews – Carner Barcelona
Reviews – Maison Christian Dior
Dior - Ambre Nuit - Ambery Perfection, Hmmm not quite, but close 9.5/10 I don't hand out the perfect 10's too often in my reviews, Ambre Nuit comes close but doesn't quite get there. Oh, why so mean, Daniel? Well, it has one shortcoming that I'll explain later in my evaluation. I'll preface my review … Continue reading Reviews – Maison Christian Dior
Mini Reviews – Comme des Garcons Series 5 Sherbet
Comme des Garcons releases are anything but run of the mill. They are responsible for some of the more compelling designer scents. Avignon remains my favourite incense scent of all time. In 2003 they enlisted the talents of the inimitable Bertrand Duchaufour to compose their "sherbet" series. See my mini-reviews of each below. Comme des … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Comme des Garcons Series 5 Sherbet
Mini Reviews – BDK Parfums
BDK - Rouge Smoking - Sweet cherry pie 7/10 Nothing overly smoky about this one, but it is a very well composed cherry/vanilla scent from the French niche line. The combined effects of heliotrope and tonka, giving the fragrance a powdery almond sweetness. Unlike Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, which played on the syrupy facets of … Continue reading Mini Reviews – BDK Parfums