Mandy Aftel is the perfumer behind Aftelier Perfumes and has made a swathe of interesting and fragrant scents. Her perfumes just seem to work for me and sometimes that is just the way it is. Aftel uses only pure and natural essences and if you […]
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Perfume Review : Hyde by Hiram Green : Rawhide
This is a very belated perfume review and it’s definitely not because this isn’t a wonderful perfume. It is. Hyde is another interesting work from Hiram Green and made my best of fragrances for 2018. It has also recently won the Artisan award at the […]
Perfume Review : Irisistible from April Aromatics : Intricate Iris
Iris is one of those materials that you either love or find a bit tricky in perfumery. I have come around to it now but it took a while. Iris perfumes encompass a wide playing field as there are a multitude of ways in which […]
Perfume Review : Geisha Botan from aroma M : Plush Peony
One of my favourite discoveries last year was the artisanal brand aroma M with its beautiful range of intriguing and unique smelling scents and oils. The design of the collection is a feast for the eyes with the intricately patterned Yuzen papers that clothe the […]
Perfume Review : lostinflowers from strangelove nyc : + Words with Founder Elizabeth Gaynes
I’m a huge fan of the strangelove nyc line. I heart it. It’s well thought out and designed to perfection. The fragrances are a special addition to the scent sphere, and especially so for an exclusive line. Why are they so good? I believe it has […]
Perfume Review : Mx. from Eris Parfums : Right About Now
Mx. from Eris Parfums // Nose : Antoine Lie // Creative Director : Barbara Herman // Year : 2017 // Woody Animalic // Notes : Indian ginger, Madagascar black pepper, saffron, Ethiopian olibanum : Heart : Australian sandalwood, Virginian cedarwood : Base : Haitian vetiver, Indonesian patchouli, Laotian benzoin, […]
Perfume Review : Nuit de Bakelite from Naomi Goodsir : Twisted Tuberose
Nuit de Bakélite // Nose : Isabelle Doyen // Year : 2017 // Notes : Tuberose, angelica, artemisia, ylang-ylang, caro karounde, carrot seeds, cardamom, leather, styrax and green notes // The Low Down : A green, vegetal smoky floral with a twisted vintage vibe. The long-awaited […]
New Perfume Review : Pink Wood from April Aromatics : Pink Is The Warmest Colour
Let me introduce you to Tanja Bochnig, a talented natural perfumer based in Berlin. Tanja has a beautifully constructed collection of fragrances called April Aromatics and her work touches me in that wonderful way where I feel a connection to everything she creates. There are other fantastic […]
Perfume Review : Santo Incienso from The Different Company : The Ethereal Lightness of Being
The Different Company is on a creative roll right now. Two recent offerings have hit the spot – I miss Violet and Adjatay. I miss Violet, signed by Bertrand Duchaufour is a fresh take on violet paired with a soft, supple suede that melts on skin. Adjatay is also […]
Perfume Review : Stash from Sarah Jessica Parker : The Must Try Celebrity Scent
Watching Sex And The City was regular TV appointment viewing way back in the day. It was one of the first TV shows that talked about sex, awful dating experiences, the workplace and other slice of life topics in a way that seemed like I […]
