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Serge Lutens³

February 2, 2021January 30, 2021 TJ Norris

“Call it the primal scream of perfumery. Coumarin was the very first molecule that allowed perfumers to cut loose from the past and venture into modern abstraction. First used in the groundbreaking 1882 Fougère Royale, this synthetic marvel ignited a … Continue reading Serge Lutens³

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Go For The Gold

December 24, 2020December 23, 2020 TJ Norris

WHY’S IT GOTTA BE YELLOW?: “A study around Patchouli alcohol and Ambroxan, enriched with Norlimbanol, Davana, Labdanum, a safe Moss reconstruction from Firmenich and a whisper of Cumin.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. House Perfume.Sucks Origin … Continue reading Go For The Gold

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Burnt Offerings

November 20, 2020November 2, 2020 TJ Norris

SPIRITS HAVING FLOWN: “Imagine yourself walking through the Imperial courts of Japan, with incense burning and aromas of spices, burnt aloes-wood (oud), resins, and flowers tingle with your sensations.This scent is excellent for those who want to experience the Japanese … Continue reading Burnt Offerings

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Leathered Likeness

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 TJ Norris

BOUND VOLUMES: “Leathery and organic, Leather Shot is a woody, smoky, and spicy leather supported by the powdery elegance of iris, cedarwood, and driftwood notes.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. House Olfactive Studio Origin France Fragrance … Continue reading Leathered Likeness

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An Apple A Day As They Say

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 TJ Norris

Ave Parfum says of this fragrance: “Destruction and renewal, a fragrance of opposites. Spring rain paints a pastoral picture, vivid watercolor of fields of daffodils reaching towards the sky while waterlogged crannies hold daffodils that are near collapse, their bloated … Continue reading An Apple A Day As They Say

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SP x Miguel Matos Private Perfumes

October 23, 2020October 24, 2020 TJ Norris

Here we have a collaboration between the house of SP Parfums and perfumer Miguel Matos, who has his own line of perfumes. There are five fragrances in all, below there is a link to a set of three which is … Continue reading SP x Miguel Matos Private Perfumes

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Prescent Summer 2020 Duo

October 22, 2020October 21, 2020 TJ Norris

“More than ever, we could do with help in managing our moods and our mindfulness.  We spent eighteen months creating perfumes that enhance your moods and help you tune your state of mind. The hero ingredient this Summer is the finest natural Vanilla Absolute – an ancient aroma … Continue reading Prescent Summer 2020 Duo

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Teo Cabanel Discovery Set 

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 TJ Norris

“The best way to discover our range of rare fragrances. Take the time to wear each fragrance, discover all its facets beyond the notes of heads that are the most volatile. Over the course of the hours, the trail of … Continue reading Teo Cabanel Discovery Set 

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The Sarah Baker Range

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 TJ Norris

BETTER SEAS + GARDENS (& unexpected journeys): From US-born, UK Based Sarah Baker, a visual artist and brand ambassador comes a flight of fancy. My first impressions of Sarah Baker Perfumes‘ Discovery Set include eight fragrances in all. These are … Continue reading The Sarah Baker Range

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EP 59: Where The Desert Meets The Sea

September 14, 2020August 26, 2020 TJ Norris

This is a head turner from Tauer Perfumes. It may have taken me a decade and a half to catch up with L’Air du Desert Marocain No. 02, but I’m feeling it now, better than missing the boat altogether, eh? … Continue reading EP 59: Where The Desert Meets The Sea

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EP 45: Zesty Aroma

September 3, 2020September 7, 2020 TJ Norris

Zing! This is for all the spice lovers out there. from the Cuirs Nomades series, African Leather by Memo Paris is a certain type of power to contend with. Bright colors waft through waving greens and an enduring oud. This … Continue reading EP 45: Zesty Aroma

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