Tag: Woody Fragrance

Le Labo – Shiu 25 – We’ve Seen This Movie Before

It's that time of year again when Le Labo makes its entire line of City Exclusive scents available to everyone. It truly feels like Christmas comes early for every hipster each September. I jest, of course; Le Labo appeals to more than just the trend-conscious. Santal 33 will always be a classic, and scents like … Continue reading Le Labo – Shiu 25 – We’ve Seen This Movie Before →

Tom Ford – Bois Pacifique – Sharp, Woody And Hostile

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 →

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 →