First Impressions – Marc-Antoine Barrois – Tilia

I don't have any linden trees near me, but this golden penda closely represents the scent of Tilia. In April, I wrote about the French ceramics house Astier de Villate and their lovely linden scent, Grand Chalet First Impressions – Astier de Villatte – Grand Chalet. Now comes another linden-focused perfume from the dynamic duo … Continue reading First Impressions – Marc-Antoine Barrois – Tilia

Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur – Le Potager Collection

In 2022, L'Artisan Parfumeur took us to their vegetable garden via their Le Potager collection. It seemed an innovative undertaking on paper, with weird ingredients such as beetroot and cauliflower on the menu. Fruits are a mainstay in perfumery, but vegetables never seem to get much of a look in. But how do these seemingly … Continue reading Reviews – L’Artisan Parfumeur – Le Potager Collection

First Impressions – Amouage – Guidance

Amouage - Guidance - Amouage is back with four new scents titled "The Odyessy Collection - Chapter 3 - Escape". All four feature frankincense and are accompanied by the usual nonsensical marketing mumbo jumbo. Overall, it's a stronger collection than the previous ones under their new creative director, Renaud Salmon. Still, that wouldn't be difficult. In … Continue reading First Impressions – Amouage – Guidance

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