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
VANILLA RIPPLES: “A richly dark, complex shared Vanilla with woody undertones and a smokey bourbon back”….”An exotic, intoxicatingly sensual Vanilla sun scent party for the skin.” I’ll drink to that! Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. House … Continue reading Vanillelixir
About Noir Tropical: “Seductive but not suffocating, its trace lingers on the skin for a long time, revealing the characteristics of its nature: herbal, aromatic and gently gourmand. A vanilla scent that is naturally elegant, vital and passionate. The rum … Continue reading Similar Spirits, Not The Same
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
LA LA L’INSOUMIS: “L’Insoumis reinvents the most masculine of fragrance: a timeless and refined fougere, which blend aromatic freshness with the subtle potency of ambery woods. For a charismatic, elegant, authentic and modern-day adventurer, who doesn’t follow trends: he creates … Continue reading Herbal Be-Bop
KEEP IT NATURAL: “A recreation of the explosion of scents in the hold of a pirate vessel: from the caramelized sweetness of Rum and Spices, to the enriched timber. A gourmand; a tantalizing, hypnotic, oriental potion for irresistible attraction.” So … Continue reading Aye Aye Matey
“You like the woody, smoky and spicy scent of Cuba perfume and you want to escape all year round, returning from your travels or prolonging the dream. This perfume of travel makes discover or recover the emblematic scents of Cuba … Continue reading La Isla Lima
What a cool packet, visually and in terms of its thoughtful contents. Do not spill a drop as this one includes some bright ideas on perfumery. “Exceptional fragrances concocted with Renaud Coutaudier, represent a natural extension of Naomi’s notable universe.” … Continue reading Naomi Goodsir Discovery Sampling Set
LITHELIXIR: This one took me by surprise. And the first I’ve reviewed out of the Czech Republic. They describe it as “This is a perfume that you do not choose, the perfume chooses you!” And to a large extent, that … Continue reading EP 85: The Seducer
MANCAVE REINVENTED: This is not about glamping, though it’s not roughing it either. There’s something overtly masculine in this “testosteronic” gem. One of the headturners for me this year Montecristo from the Italian house of Masque Milano has a rugged, … Continue reading EP 74: Off The Grid
Casting shadows, this leather n’ lace approach to perfumery gets my attention everytime. I love the blur of subtle sensuality. This is the three year young Black Osmanthus from Marina Barcenilla Parfums out in Glastonbury. If you are looking for … Continue reading EP 24: Dappled Darkness
