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Made for Moderns

April 5, 2021March 29, 2021 TJ Norris

“While fashion may be cyclical, good taste never goes out of style. Marcel gives the time-tested Eau de Cologne style a new lease on life, accenting the classic structure with the a leathery ylang-ylang, aromatic lavender, woody cedar and earthy … Continue reading Made for Moderns

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A Trio of Gingers: A Teaser

March 15, 2021April 1, 2021 TJ Norris

RHIZOMATIC! “A flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades.” Catch our full … Continue reading A Trio of Gingers: A Teaser

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Sweet Sweat

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 TJ Norris

“Previously know as 50 ml of Ambiguity. A subtly metallic, peppered beginning gives way to a more resinous heart and powder accents. Elegant, quaint, unnerving, the perfume settles down and sinks into the skin, becomes one with and gives voice … Continue reading Sweet Sweat

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Tobacco: Smoky, Soft, Sweet

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 TJ Norris

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

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Cologne: Two Ways

December 31, 2020December 29, 2020 TJ Norris

LOOK AGAIN: On Bortnikoff: “When you have access to raw materials as exceptionally high quality as those used in Bortnikoff scents, the word “cologne” should never be mistaken to mean a fragrance is light or fleeting. Instead, it’s an invitation … Continue reading Cologne: Two Ways

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An Ode to Innocence

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 TJ Norris

LEATHER BOOTS + FAIRY TALES: “Cuir de Russie is an Eau de Parfum with a subtle fragrance of violet and leather mixed with precious resins. It is a memento of the Slavic origins of Yuri Gutsatz, founder of Jardin Retrouvé. … Continue reading An Ode to Innocence

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Sunbeam to Sofabed

November 16, 2020November 15, 2020 TJ Norris

“As a perfume connoisseur, Neela had a keen awareness of the difference good natural raw materials can make. She began her work with Bertrand Duchaufour by giving him free rein to use a costly palette of attars and resins that … Continue reading Sunbeam to Sofabed

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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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Fragrance du Bois Perfumers Discovery Collection

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 TJ Norris

ILLUSTRIOUS TEN-SPOT: “Luxury Perfume is redefined “Born in Nature, Crafted in France” a unique sustainable brand story of vision, passion and creative integrity. True vision takes time and over the years our collections have grown and evolved exclusively collaborating with … Continue reading Fragrance du Bois Perfumers Discovery Collection

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The Sarah Baker Range

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 TJ Norris

BETTER SEAS + GARDENS (& unexpected journeys): From US-born, UK Based Sarah Baker, a visual artist and brand ambassador comes a flight of fancy. My first impressions of Sarah Baker Perfumes‘ Discovery Set include eight fragrances in all. These are … Continue reading The Sarah Baker Range

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