Me, myselfie and I! A fragrant play on the self-portrait – version 2.0, Olfactive Studio’s Selfie is an ode to today’s egotistical desire to leave one’s trace, be it olfactory or visual. Modern, urban and unusual with notes of ginger, anise, incense, angelica and elemi all fighting for the spotlight in the top notes. As the… Read More
This spring, Penhaligon’s launched Ostara. A delicate solar floral fragrance inspired by spring’s cheery yellow flower, the daffodil. When I smell it, I see yellow. Ostara is a modern version of strong floral scent refreshed with aldehydes and fresh green notes. The opening of Ostara is true to the scent of Daffodils, lush green stems,… Read More
Powerful, sensual and pure. This past week we have been enjoying discovering TAUER Perfumes, new at Etiket! One of the more popular scents in this cult fragrance line is No 02 L’Air du Désert Morocain. So naturally, this is the first bottle I went to sniff. What can I say? Gorgeous! I can smell why it is… Read More
January 1837, St. Petersburg, Russia. On a frosty winter afternoon, a fiery gentleman finishes his toilette by dabbing on a preparation of Neroli and Violet. He draws down his cuffs, dons a heavy fur and strides out in polished leather boots. As he rides off on his sledge, the woody scent of Fir fills the… Read More
With the arrival of Spring came the arrival of Amouage Sunshine Woman EDT! Created under the guidance of Christopher Chong, Amouage Creative Director, the exuberant, white floral Eau de Parfum is an extension of the ‘Midnight Flower’ Collection. Delicious top notes of almond, blackcurrant liqueur open to an intense bouquet of osmanthus, jasmine, vanilla and magnolia… Read More
Fragrant fire: Glowing embers after the blaze. Resin and rose, a powerful blend. The smoking nostril of a bull, adorned with flowers like an Indian painting. Night at the far ends of the day, lava lapping the volcano’s rim. ETRO Patchouly is an elegant and sophisticated oriental-woody fragrance for men and women. The opening is somewhat sweet… Read More
Cocktail time, March 1930, London. A group of architects gather for cocktails at Mayfair’s smartest Art Deco smoking room. As they settle in the warm interior of dark woods, leather and velvet, London’s bright young things burst in, frosted martinis in hand, surrounded by a cloud of laughter, white smoke and fine vanilla. I was personally… Read More
ETRO’s Messe de Minuit (launched in 1994) is a fragrance for those who love “Church Incense” fragrances. It is woody, balsamic, smoky and spicy. A scent you can meditate on, if that makes sense. At first whiff I can smell a sharp citrus zest that is very refreshing and cooling. As the lemons warms up on… Read More
Perfume Review: Penhaligon’s Tralala (Unisex): Bold, escentric uncompromising and individual. These are a few words that come to mind when I think about the latest fragrance from Penhaligon’s – Tralala. Just glancing at the top notes alone, I knew that this was a fragrance that would require my full attention. The booziness in the opening is… Read More
Smoke, spice and everything nice (rose)… this is Elixir by Penahligon’s London. At first spritz, the beautiful spice notes hit you immediately – warm, rich cardamom and cinnamon. The eucalyptus in this scent is uplifting, bright, refreshing and really what makes this Elixir special. The contrast of cool eucalyptus, sweet Turkish rose and the warm delicious… Read More
If you have ever traveled to the south of Italy, in particular, the Amalfi Coast, then Eau d’Italie will surely have you reminiscing of Mediterranean landscapes and the smell of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hotel Le Sirenuse in Positano was the inspiration behind Eau d’Italie’s first perfume. Eau d’Italie is a true modern unisex scent. It starts with a… Read More
Olfactive Studio’s Chambre Noire is a decadent, mesmerizing and sensual fragrance. Imagine an over-ripe leathery plum, sprinkled with spicy pepper. Love at first sniff! A beautiful peppery, spicy, balsamy fragrance that is pungent at first, yet sweet, evocative and complex. The heart of this fragrance is smoky and floral; jasmine and violet are followed by… Read More