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
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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
Reviews – Penhaligon’s
Penhaligon's - Juniper Sling - Good while it lasts 6.5/10 Juniper Sling from Penhaligon's, as the name suggests, is based around gin. It opens with a refreshing blast of angelica, juniper berry, and orange brandy. It retains some of the fresh, top notes, but as it drys down, other notes, including spicy pepper and earthy … Continue reading Reviews – Penhaligon’s
First Impressions – Nishane, Marc- Antoine Barrois
Nishane - Fan Your Flames - I've generally been impressed by the offerings from the much-hyped Turkish house. Fan Your Flames is a 2016 release from the brand. This one feels very muddled right from the opening to the dry down. It never seems to come together as a coherent whole. There are only six notes … Continue reading First Impressions – Nishane, Marc- Antoine Barrois
Mini Reviews – Xerjoff
Here are some bite-sized mini-reviews of a selection of scents from the Italian niche house, Xerjoff. Xerjoff Uden - Hello Chanel, is that you? 5/10 Xerjoff Uden released in 2009, about a year after Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche. The similarities are uncanny, vibrant citruses over a creamy, vanilla gourmand base. There is rum in … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Xerjoff
Reviews – Liquides Imaginaires Tapis Volant
Liquides Imaginaires - Tapis Volant - Sky-high garden 9/10 You know a perfume is good when you can't keep your nose off your wrist or hand. Tapis Volant, more than any other recent release, has that effect on me. Of course, it made my top 10 niche scents of 2019, cementing a place in my … Continue reading Reviews – Liquides Imaginaires Tapis Volant
Reviews – Perfume Books
If you're looking for a new perfume book to read, look no further than this excellent publication from gestalten. The Essence - Discovering the World of Scent, Perfume & Fragrance features 288 pages of fragrance related stories with full colour photos fit for any coffee table. Split into four sections and composed by various writers, … Continue reading Reviews – Perfume Books
First Impressions – Goldfield and Banks, Mihan Aromatics
Goldfield and Banks - Bohemian Lime - I'm a little up and down with this brand. The dubiously overhyped Pacific Rock Moss fell flat on my skin. The less-hyped Desert Rosewood and Wood Infusion I really enjoy and highly recommend. As an Australian, I love the concept behind the brand, using natural ingredients and showcasing … Continue reading First Impressions – Goldfield and Banks, Mihan Aromatics
First Impressions – Maison Sybarite, Histoires de Parfums
Maison Sybarite 720 - I was introduced to Maison Sybarite through the the kindness of my Instagram friend Tete @niche_rare_fragrances last year. Tete sent me a sample of their Bed of Roses, a powdery rose that I enjoyed. I obtained samples of their other 3 scents recently. Opulent Wood and Spicy Calabria weren't quite to … Continue reading First Impressions – Maison Sybarite, Histoires de Parfums
First Impressions – Zoologist
Zoologist - Sloth - My word these Zoologist perfumes pack a punch when you first spray them. Sloth is the latest from the house, and it's an herbal, aromatic scent with a good dose of tartness from acai berry which hits with a bang from the opening spray. The herbal, aromatic notes of Chamomile and … Continue reading First Impressions – Zoologist