“This brand is a natural progression in my fragrance journey. A journey that started with smelling fragrances at the mall, to exploring niche and indie houses…fragrances made around the world! I found the fragrance community on YouTube and began reviewing … Continue reading Motif Olfactif Four Ways
“This is 70’s rock and roll. The sound of beads dancing to the beat. Unapologetically sexual and indulgent. A wisp of floral and musk hanging in the hot summer air. Give in” House Othús Perfumery Origin USA Fragrance Turquoise Year … Continue reading Catch The Eclipse
“As a painter, architect and designer, Dannielle Sergent is an artistic creator by trade. Her passion for fragrance, and the desire to blend old-world craftsmanship with a modern day sensibility, provided the inspiration for her creative foray into the world … Continue reading Cognoscenti x Trois
SIMILAR NOT THE SAME: Barry Lyndon: “In the wide and enchanting meadows of the Val d’Aosta, Maria Candida feels the presence of Barry Lyndon. The steps of the young Barry echo in the mist through the paths covered with the … Continue reading Catching Light
“Unutamam was bound to defy easy categorization as the first entry in NISHANE’s bold new “Experimental Collection”. But that turns out to be the point: Unutamam, intentionally straddles the line between lush seduction and animalic ferocity, leaving it to the … Continue reading Taking Temperatures
“A classic Fougére invoking mystery and allure at every turn. Lavender, peppermint and thyme refreshingly light the way as neroli and jasmine stay alongside in peaceful stillness. Tobacco and oakmoss do not disappoint delivering a rich, earthy and lingering masculinity.” … Continue reading Pungent and Well Tempered
THIS AIN’T ‘CHEAP’: “Dark and primal, Chypre Shot boasts a powerful and original chypre accord with a revisited accord of oakmoss amidst a playful association of notes of patchouli, peony, black pepper, and coffee.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts … Continue reading Melt With You
“Whether in body or mind, a readiness to adapt is a skill requisite for success. Primas is the beginning, and it signals the start of a new journey. An awakening blend of green, ripe mango is complemented by the juicy … Continue reading Great Unexpectations
FLORAL DOUBLE-TAKE: “The cistern is an architectural resource for storing water, generally potable and widely used in Andalusian Spain. Aljibe Extrait De Parfum represents the garden of an Andalusian cistern, where everything revolves around a dry floral body, and a … Continue reading Fruit of the Vine
DRIED, SMOKED, HONEY-DRENCHED. Well, well, well. Take an extended drag while scrolling through with us and this full house of fragrances! As a non-smoker I cannot truly vouch for the pleasures that are sought in the world of tobacco, however … Continue reading Tobacco: Smoky, Soft, Sweet
“A canoe trip through the north country. Rich woods braided with moss and campfire smoke, supported by zesty citrus, spicy green notes, and suave florals, with a soft vanilla sandalwood landing. Slowdrift, a composition in the aromatic woods style, is … Continue reading Haunted Forest
“A thick carpet of silver envelops the landscape, untouched but for the dazzling reflection of the sun. Snow stretches as far as the eye can see, while a bitter wind rolls silently across the sky, its hush barely broken by … Continue reading Breaking Through
