Tag: Perfume Reviews

A Wave Of Marine Perfumes – Room 1015 – Wavechild, Francesca Bianchi – The Mariner’s Rhyme & Dusita – Pelagos

Is it just me, or has this past year seen a resurgence of marine fragrances? Besides the above-titled releases, Carner Barcelona & Andrea Maack have dipped their feet in the water with aquatic-themed launches. And just the other day, while walking through the department store, I noticed one of the pioneers of the oceanic 90's … Continue reading A Wave Of Marine Perfumes – Room 1015 – Wavechild, Francesca Bianchi – The Mariner’s Rhyme & Dusita – Pelagos →

First Impressions – Houbigant Paris – Ambre des Abysses

Well, this should be interesting! After I lambasted the new Perris Monte Carlo Shining Moon the other day, it's time to move on to their perfume relative from Paris, Houbigant. Will they cop the same treatment? Not quite. Read my thoughts below. Earlier this year, the French brand released four new scents that supposedly take … Continue reading First Impressions – Houbigant Paris – Ambre des Abysses →

First Impressions – New Niche Scents – BDK – Pas Ce Soir Extrait, Parfums de Marly – Althaïr, Miller Harris – Myrica Muse & Robert Piguet – Zazen

I only have a little to say or write regarding this quartet of perfumes, so I'll bundle my thoughts together in this post. At the outset, I'm glad these companies are making this stuff as it makes it so easy not to buy anything. Three out of the four are very ordinary. My thoughts are … Continue reading First Impressions – New Niche Scents – BDK – Pas Ce Soir Extrait, Parfums de Marly – Althaïr, Miller Harris – Myrica Muse & Robert Piguet – Zazen →

Mini Reviews – Xerjoff & L’Artisan Parfumeur – Fruity Fun – Erba Pura, Mandarina Corsica, Bana Banana.

Xerjoff - Erba Pura - Shampoo masquerading as perfume - 3/10. I'm not a fan of this one at all. The fruity notes are sugary, sweet, and more akin to bubblegum than actual fruit. Far too sickly for my taste. The amber and vanilla in the base do little to quell my anxieties. They merely … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Xerjoff & L’Artisan Parfumeur – Fruity Fun – Erba Pura, Mandarina Corsica, Bana Banana. →

Mini Reviews – Late 90’s Chanel & Boucheron

Allure Homme - Decent but not classic Chanel. Chanel - Allure Homme - Workman-like Chanel 7/10 Jacques Polge composed the original Allure Homme in 1999. Hard to believe it is 23 years old. I don't notice it around too often now, but it still retains a contemporary feel. It's undoubtedly better than most things you … Continue reading Mini Reviews – Late 90’s Chanel & Boucheron →