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Vanillelixir

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 TJ Norris

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

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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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Bubbly Intoxication

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 TJ Norris

BARREL O’ BUBBLY: “Champagne Port CPO Batch #601 is a one-of-a-kind limited-edition oak barrel aged OK Fine Fragrance of 99 bottles. A stunningly rich and boldly exhilarating bubbly scent celebration. Steve’s sparkling champagne scent aged 58 days in a Port wine … Continue reading Bubbly Intoxication

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Enchanted Evergreen Elixir

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 TJ Norris

“Have you ever been to the wild unknown? Dense, dark, mysterious. The scent of the primal forest, inhabited by animals in their habitat, where humans are the interlopers. To be unseen, you have to be unsmelled. October 2020 disguises your … Continue reading Enchanted Evergreen Elixir

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Activated Shapeshifter

December 17, 2020November 23, 2020 TJ Norris

CITRUS + OUD + TOBACCO: “Dark corners of a room seem to creep and reach out as the midnight clouds steal the last remaining shards of moonlight. Memories of smokey dreams are lost within your mind. Ruminating over the scent … Continue reading Activated Shapeshifter

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Aye Aye Matey

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 TJ Norris

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

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Mmm-oud

November 3, 2020October 30, 2020 TJ Norris

OH, OUD: “A fresh spicy masculine Vetiver Oud fragrance….After 7+ years of extensive research and collaboration with Attar artisans Levent® proudly introduces a collection of ultra-luxe Oud fragrances. These oud fragrances are 100% perfume oils in their most purest and … Continue reading Mmm-oud

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Naomi Goodsir Discovery Sampling Set

October 23, 2020October 10, 2020 TJ Norris

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

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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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La Folie A Plusieurs Set

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 TJ Norris

Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. “We believe the use of fragrance should not be limited to only enhancing our physical appearance, but should also broaden our emotional, intellectual and cultural experience. By using fragrance as a … Continue reading La Folie A Plusieurs Set

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EP 93: Got Wood?

October 5, 2020October 1, 2020 TJ Norris

INTO + OUT OF THE WOODS: These are my first impressions of SP Parfums‘ Wood Sample Set, five fragrances in total. These use no animal products. There is a lot to explore here, something for everyone. I am a huge … Continue reading EP 93: Got Wood?

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EP 82: Assorted Elixirs

September 29, 2020September 7, 2020 TJ Norris

BOXED + READY: Perfumer Manuel Cross is a true independent house of parfumerie, and brings some classic magic to his repertoire. The Sample Set includes ten small rollerball vials and gives you a perfect picture of what Rogue Perfumery offers. … Continue reading EP 82: Assorted Elixirs

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