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
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Reviews – Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio
Still Life in Rio - Lovely stuff. Olfactive Studio - Still Life in Rio - Peach tea on the beach - 7.5/10. Olfactive Studio is a niche house that draws inspiration from photography and perfume - two pastimes that fascinate me. Thus, a house I knew I'd enjoy. So, what's the story behind the brand, … Continue reading Reviews – Olfactive Studio Still Life in Rio
Reviews – MFK Aqua Fragrances
MFK Aqua's - Simple and easy to like. Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Aqua Universalis & Aqua Celestia -Laundry fresh loves - 7/10. Isn't Francis Kurkdjian supposed to be composing for Dior now? It's almost the end of March, and still nothing. They sure are taking their time releasing something. It seems to have been an … Continue reading Reviews – MFK Aqua Fragrances
Mini Reviews – Bond No. 9 and YSL
Bond No. 9 - Eau de New York - Freshness comes at a price. 6/10. Are you willing to pay niche prices for a fresh scent? Does it need to be something special or unique? These are questions I'm left to ponder when evaluating the merits of perfumes such as Bond No. 9 Eau de … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Bond No. 9 and YSL
Mini Reviews – Memo Paris
Memo Paris - African Leather - Not much to write home about. 3/10. Memo's African Leather is often compared to Andy Tauer's L'Air du Desert Marocain. Even though I'm not the biggest fan of the Tauer, it still beats this one, hands down. African Leather's cardamom/faux leather combination lacks depth and fails to convince as … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Memo Paris
Reviews – Sarah Jessica Parker – Stash
Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) - Stash - SJP delivers the goods. 8/10. Celebrity scents seem to get a bad rap. Fair enough too. Most of them are candy-sweet confections with little backbone or originality. Any wonder then that I tend to give them a wide berth when I see them on the fragrance shelf. My … Continue reading Reviews – Sarah Jessica Parker – Stash
Reviews – Tom Ford – Beau de Jour
Tom Ford - Beau de Jour - Everything old is new again. 8/10 Over the last few years, the Tom Ford release schedule has been in overdrive. Seemingly every week, something new pops up from the brand. Sadly, it has felt more like the focus has been on quantity over quality. Nevertheless, despite the lows, … Continue reading Reviews – Tom Ford – Beau de Jour
Reviews – Frederic Malle – L’Eau d’Hiver
Frederic Malle - L'Eau d'Hiver - Jean-Claude Ellena's Magnum Opus? 9/10 Jean-Claude Ellena has had a long and illustrious career. Assuredly, one of my favourite perfumers. He officially retired in 2016, handing over the reins of Hermes to Christine Nagel. His legacy is etched in perfume history, with his signature minimalist style evident in many … Continue reading Reviews – Frederic Malle – L’Eau d’Hiver
Reviews – Dior – Santal Noir
Dior - Santal Noir - Smooth sandalwood from Demachy - 7/10 I don't think I'm Robinson Crusoe when I say I haven't been overly enamoured with Dior's recent output. By and large, most of their latest perfumes have come and gone, stirring up little excitement. Perhaps most surprisingly, the "La Collection Privee" has taken a … Continue reading Reviews – Dior – Santal Noir
Reviews – Santa Maria Novella – Tabacco Toscano
Santa Maria Novella - Tabacco Toscano - The tobacco for summer - 7.5/10 I never hear much about the house of Santa Maria Novella. The luxury apothecary from Florence is criminally under the radar. Although they have stores worldwide, it remains a perfume "bucket list" item for this fraghead to visit their Officina Profumo/pharmacy in … Continue reading Reviews – Santa Maria Novella – Tabacco Toscano