Tag: Spicy Perfume

First Impressions – Parfum d’Empire – Un Bel Amour D’été 

It is a perfume for gardenia lovers and lovers of white florals. First Impressions - Parfum d'Empire - Un Bel Amour D’été - One of the best modern noses, Marc Antoine Corticchiato of Parfum d'Empire fame is back with a new perfume. I own one fragrance from the house, Cuir Ottoman, but several others hover … Continue reading First Impressions – Parfum d’Empire – Un Bel Amour D’été  →

First Impressions – Miller et Bertaux – Aymara

Pictured above is my burgeoning collection of scents from the French house. First Impressions - Miller et Bertaux - Aymara - There's only a handful of brands I actively seek out for their new release perfumes. One of those brands is the French designers Miller et Bertaux. Their offerings are generally well-made, unpretentious, and relatively affordable. … Continue reading First Impressions – Miller et Bertaux – Aymara →

First Impressions – Eight & Bob – Agneta, Guéthary

I'm nothing less than disappointed with the two latest releases from Eight & Bob. Unfortunately, and for two different reasons, they fail to impress.   Eight & Bob - Agneta - Agneta begins with an interplay of spices. Cardamom, nutmeg, and pepper give this extrait a decent punchy opening. However, it quickly unravels. The middle phase … Continue reading First Impressions – Eight & Bob – Agneta, Guéthary →

First Impressions – Eris Parfums – Scorpio Rising

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of sampling Eris Parfums for the first time. If you haven't tried the brand, please do, as they have some excellent releases. The brand's seventh perfume, Scorpio Rising, takes inspiration from astrology and possibly a Kenneth Anger short film of the same name. Indeed, Antoine Lie's composition for … Continue reading First Impressions – Eris Parfums – Scorpio Rising →