Akros's previous Harrods exclusive, East, came across as a poorly composed Tuscan Leather clone. So, I didn't go into smelling their newest fragrance, Glow, dedicated to nightclubbing and parties (a Harrods exclusive for a few months before a worldwide release in 2024) with great confidence. I was right to be coy. Glow smells clichéd and … Continue reading Akro – Glow – The Most Boring Party Ever
Tag: Vanilla Perfume
Caron Paris – Pour Un Homme de Caron Parfum – Lavender For The Win
I finally managed to get some flowers blooming on my lavender. I've no idea how I did it, but we have had some quite rainy days here over the last couple of weeks. Perhaps lavender likes the rain? Or does it prefer dry weather or a combination of both? Who knows. And who knows how … Continue reading Caron Paris – Pour Un Homme de Caron Parfum – Lavender For The Win
First Impressions – Jovoy – Fire at Will & 21 Conduit St
The two newest perfumes from Jovoy are under the microscope this weekend. Jovoy isn't a house I speak about often, but their latest two are worth a sample if you're a fan of their respective genres. Jovoy - Fire at Will - Putting the silly name aside, I enjoyed wearing this scent. Undoubtedly, it could have … Continue reading First Impressions – Jovoy – Fire at Will & 21 Conduit St
Reviews – Guerlain – Habit Rouge
Guerlain - Habit Rouge EDT - All Time Classic 10/10. So, the word is on the grapevine that Guerlain is coming up with a new flanker for their classic, Habit Rouge. L'Instinct is the name, and it features a green heart, including a cannabis note. The initial impressions I've read haven't been overly complimentary. But … Continue reading Reviews – Guerlain – Habit Rouge
Scent of the Week – Diptyque Eau Duelle
Very rarely do I wear the same scent on consecutive days. I'm spoiled for choice. However, this week (4 days in a row and counting), I've turned to Diptyque's wonderful vanilla fragrance, Eau Duelle, for my scent of choice. It is available in both EDT and EDP forms. I own the EDT, which is an … Continue reading Scent of the Week – Diptyque Eau Duelle