BEAST(L)Y ESSENCE: “The signature scent of the Bortnikoff house, Mysterious Oud is more than just another westernized agarwood creation- it’s a wholly original creation that combines exquisite oud from all over the world (including renowned “10k by Feel Oud”) to … Continue reading The Mood of Oud Unleashed
BARBARICIZED: “Invasion Barbare is a tranquil, comforting scent, as soft as it is piquant. It is a soft-spoken fragrance, there is nothing overly forceful about it, and yet it is full of charisma. One gentle whiff of its delicately-spiced notes … Continue reading A Fusion of Soft Spice
GREEN TWO WAYS: “Vetiver, also known as Khus, is along with mango the second and third export products of Haiti, respectively. Mangoe Khus is the result of mixing vetiver and green mango as an allegory to this tropical combo, to … Continue reading Peeling Back Fleshy Layers
FOR ART SAKE: “the start of a river’s run (one drop)….scent sketch of contemporary art in general. inspired by an exhibition of lonnie holley: i snuck off the slave ship, which took place at the atlanta contemporary art centre.” Zapah … Continue reading Rebirth
WAVING: “An intense burst of citruses and spices settling into a warm core of amber and wood. Aqua is an extreme take on fresh aromatics. Freshness that lasts through day and night. Experience it on skin to understand. Cold, crisp … Continue reading Liquid Luxe
“A unique experience into the Atelier of a Master Shoemaker, scents of customize leather, waxing movements and a drop of coffee for a relaxing moment. Tools and hides lined up along the cork-clad wall or lying on the wood and steel … Continue reading Grow A Pair
END TO END: “Journey into the agave fields of Mexico with Eau de Mezcal – fragrance inspired by the world’s most enrapturing spirit.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. House Kelly + Jones Origin USA Fragrance Mezcal … Continue reading Light + Dark
IF X MARKS THE SPOT….. “Mxxx. is Extra. Extra animalic. Extra sensual. Extra rich – 20% Extrait concentration. Spicy, smoky, woody, and animalic, Mxxx. has a massive 7% dose of specially tinctured, natural, and ethically sourced Ambergris, and Pierre d’Afrique … Continue reading Perfume As Provocation
“These Oud Fragrances are 100% perfume oils in their most purest and highest concentration. This gives these fragrances an incomparable depth and longevity on skin. Levent combines the traditional aspects of the Attar Oriental perfumery with contemporary ideas. My passion … Continue reading Unshaken
BLUE ON BLUE: “Bentley for Men Azure makes an immediate impact with a contemporary burst of freshness: the top note is an invigorating, stimulating cocktail of fresh citrus, delicious fruity pineapple and the wonderful herbaceous aroma of violet leaves. It … Continue reading Dive In
WINTER ME/SUMMER ME: “Crafted from the highest-quality natural materials, this vibrant new fragrance meets the same exacting standards as Bentley cars. In Bentley For Men Silverlake, the up-and-coming young perfumer Ané Ayo has developed layer upon layer of cool aromatic … Continue reading Minted + A Dash of Class
“A visit to the Church of Saint Lorence in Lucina during the hour of Vespers “provoked” the fantasy of Maria Candida, leading to the creation of Exultat. An evocative and spiritual perfume, which blends trascendence and matter, holy and lay. … Continue reading Soft and Solemn
