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
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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
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