Tom Ford releases a billion fragrances yearly but rarely offers something new in their more reasonably priced Signature line. Most of the time, the consumer gets a cast-off from their Private collection. Unfortunately, Bois Pacifique fails to excite me and certainly won't become my signature scent any time soon. I think what it's trying to … Continue reading Tom Ford – Bois Pacifique – Sharp, Woody And Hostile
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Parfums Quartana – Forest Of The Golden Dream – Unfamiliar Surrounds
Ierofante, Parfums Quartana's 2022 release may not quite have matched its marketing to the product Parfums Quartana – Ierofante – Burning That Gasoline. But it wasn't a million miles away, and I still thought it worthy of praise. Fast forward a year, and it's safe to say that Joseph Quartana seems to like a challenge. Their … Continue reading Parfums Quartana – Forest Of The Golden Dream – Unfamiliar Surrounds
Le Labo – Eucalyptus 20 – Le Labo Up To Their Old Tricks
In true Le Labo style, Eucalyptus 20 doesn't smell much like eucalyptus. Indeed, there's a camphoraceous, medicinal character to Eucalyptus 20 for some brief moments. But, as is true for many scents from the New York brand, the moniker on the bottle merely serves as a marketing label. Supposedly, though, the brand names its fragrances … Continue reading Le Labo – Eucalyptus 20 – Le Labo Up To Their Old Tricks
Tom Ford – Black Lacquer – Back In Black?
Do you secretly hope to hate new-release perfumes whenever you try them for the first time so you're not tempted to buy them? Or is that just me? I haven't had to worry about Tom Ford's releases being up to the mark for some time. Their flood of fragrances featuring ever more juvenile names and … Continue reading Tom Ford – Black Lacquer – Back In Black?