“A perfume like a heady sobriety. Ten years after commencing Haute Couture, French couturier, Marc-Antoine Barrois is launching his first perfume: B683. Building on the timeless and charismatic elegance of his mentors, with this perfume he reveals his most beautiful … Continue reading Mild Masculine Muskiness
HOUSE: IlkORIGIN: UKFRAGRANCES: Devious, Fantasist, Libertine, VirtuousYEAR: 2020NOSE: Annabella Fasano-Leslie + Holly HutchinsonCONCENTRATION: Extrait de ParfumSIZE/COST: 50ml / $164SOURCE: https://www.ilkperfume.com/entershop Devious: While all these fragrances are layer-able and unisex, I’m going to explore them one at a time, starting here with Devious. This opens up like oozing liquid gold, and then the dancefloor ditty ‘I Love The Nightlife (Disco ‘Round)’ starts to re-play in my head. This reminds me of some of the best club nights ever. The spice is tight and right. It’s like wood and tobacco and sin. You can call it the devious seducer. That bitter almond … Continue reading Ilk in Quartet
“Just as we might give into a staggering impulse too strong to resist, it declares its urges, teasing tension to the breaking point, until one brush turns into a tidal wave of sensuality.” House Jovoy Paris Origin France Fragrance Incident … Continue reading Pandora’s Box Reopened
“From every trip, I have always brought back an olfactory memory of the places visited. From a trip to the Antilles, I can recall the memory of their olfactory power: on the slopes of the volcanoes grow the roots of … Continue reading Making A Splash
“The spring sky combines the typical and unique olfactory notes of linden blossom… this slightly floral, honeyed and spicy nutmeg note that can be noticed throughout Berlin, with a fresh CAVOK accord, Marie’s interpretation of the slightly ozonic and crystalline … Continue reading Unwound
“Inspired by the winery tradition of Sybaris, the perfume unveils intensely flavored grapes, fruit flavors, rich spices and seduce those who have a fondness for opulent smells.This liqurous, full-body concoction has an unparalleled voluptuous feel. The multifaceted aroma of ylan-ylang … Continue reading A New Vintage
DANGLING LEAVES: In a tribute to his Russian ancestry and to celebrate the year of Russia in France, the Different Company’s co-founder (with Jean-Claude Ellena) and renowned designer Thierry de Baschmakoff joined forces with the perfumer Céline Ellena to compose … Continue reading A Wisp O’ Citrus
“As one of the strongest fresh scents in the market, it opens on citrus notes of bergamot, orange and mandarin that provide the sparkling freshness. While Mediterranean fig and musk provide a base for the fragrance, oolong tea mesmerizes in … Continue reading Sun Through Citrus
Sparkling Syrup // Sheer Gourmand // Abstract Pastry House Hendley Perfumes Origin USA Fragrance Cola Year 2021 (a now sold out reissue from the 2020 Laboratory Series #1) Nose Hans Hendley Concentration Extrait de Parfum Season/Mood Save for Summertime Size/Cost … Continue reading Orange Pops
“It’s warm. Balsamic. Ceremonial. An ancient ruler. Spiritually layered. Embrace your power.” House Othús Perfumery Origin USA Fragrance Amber Year 2019 Nose Colleen Keenan Nelms Concentration EDP Season To Ward Away The Bad Spirits of Humidity Size/Cost 15-30ml / $65-110 … Continue reading Bitter Gets Better
“Sybaris was described by Herodotus as a powerful city, yet one of opulence and luxury, founded in 720 BC, on the Ionian coast, now Calabria in southern Italy. Rich spices and precious wood are reunited in a carnal blend for … Continue reading Aromatic Mirage
“The Orange Blossom is a symbol of fertility, of abundance—because Orange trees produce flowers and fruit at the same time—of innocence and marriage by excellence. It is also the emblem of love. It is an orange blossom note wrapped in … Continue reading Scent of a Woman
