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 flowering awakening in the heart of a great metropolis, a garden of dreams lovingly tended by its citizens is preserved as a living oasis. Framed by cast iron fences, sun-burnished brick pathways and lyrical fountains, an ever-changing canvas of … Continue reading Blooming Freely
“Tarheels & Tonic. Chapel Hill hiking ‘til dark. Gin drinking with friends until deliciously darker. Remembering that this carefree time may not last, and then quick back to business of fiercely forgetting. Like those beautifully blurred lines between doing and … Continue reading A Gentle Stir
“Blocki Perfumes gracefully blend a timeless classic structure, exceptional naturals, and vibrant modern notes: This Grand Affair is a festive oriental illuminated by a modern citrus twist..…an invigorating, romantic, vivacious fragrance that promises to make the banal beautiful.” Click Play, … Continue reading Proposition Late Night
“In 1996, California became the first state in the US to legalize medical cannabis. But scratch the surface and there has always been a long history of cannabis cultivators and enthusiasts dedicating their lives to refining the herb. Chronic is … Continue reading Green Intoxication
“A complex fragrance with enduring appeal and British character that is both fresh and woody. Named after ‘Lotion Elite’ – a Floris after shave cream which first featured in our catalogue in 1851. Elite was initially a slow burner in … Continue reading Royal Woody Essence
NU-FOUGERE: “Grassland is a fresh, oriental fougere, with an amazing contrast from the watery fruity notes on top to the warm, sensual dry down.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. House Banana Republic (Icon Collection) Origin USA Fragrance … Continue reading Clean Green Sheen
“Similar to a movie scenario that sets the tone by recreating a particular atmosphere and giving insight into the characters’ personas, the real-life stories behind each of the Monsillage perfumes are a way to create a bond with the perfumes … Continue reading Fort & Manlé Discovery Set
“Inspired by the wonderfully diverse, aromatic plants of Italy. This sophisticated men’s fragrance helps us to create new memories, but also to look to the past, encouraging us to: Keep the memory alive…” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on … Continue reading Herbaceous Grooming
This vegan-friendly potion is one that just may stop you in your wake (pun intended). Questionable Motives from the house of Mirus is a double-take, for sure. Imagine communing with manatees right off your favorite coastal spot, just outside of … Continue reading EP 64: Aquatic Tic-Tac-Toe
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
Eight & Bob (since 1937) “is a luxury fragrance house whose exclusive scents have been passed down for generations dating back to the 20th century.” As they say. In this episode I opened up the Discovery Set, spraying from six … Continue reading EP 7: Rounding Up 5, 6, 7….
