Crynodeb: Conceived as an homage to coastal Norway, Kristiansand for Men is a subtle, powdery herbal musk highlighted by cinnamon and lavender that would work as well on a woman as a man. Leave a comment below for your chance to win a 15 ml travel bottle of Kristiansand, courtesy of BeautyCafe.com and Kristiansand New York. …
Crynodeb: From perfumer Lynne Harris comes this Nouvelle Edition selection that is anything but your standard leather scent. A typical chypre (dry, mossy) aroma with only faint hints of orange blossom and leather. Manteision: A completely different take on a leather aroma – neither sweet nor buttery but rather a floral-tinged, dry, leather note that …
Crynodeb: Un o 6 perfumes created by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz in honor of the Denver Art Museum’s Yves Saint Laurent retrospective, Le Smoking is a stunning, unisex chypre built on leather, tobacco/marijuana and Moroccan incense. Leave a comment after the article for your chance to receive samples from the collection. You’ll like this if you …
Crynodeb: Marlen dives into his bottomless bag of samples and explores three samples from Australia’s Fleurage Perfume Atelier – Mabon, Imp and Dandy Boheme. Leave a comment for your chance to receive free fragrance samples. About the Perfumer: I’ve been following the development of perfumer Emma Leah’s work for the past few years now and …
As a blogging participant of Monica Miller’s Primordial Scents 2012 project, I have been asked to review five groupings of elements-inspired fragrances by perfumers from across the globe. Blogger & perfume-enthusiast Jen Meade explains: This year, the most amazing project is pulling together. The building blocks are, in part, those that form the universe. Mae'r …
As a blogging participant of Monica Miller’s Primordial Scents 2012 project, I have been asked to review five groupings of elements-inspired fragrances by perfumers from across the globe. Blogger & perfume-enthusiast Jen Meade explains: This year, the most amazing project is pulling together. The building blocks are, in part, those that form the universe. Mae'r …
Crynodeb: Rhan o gyfres o argymhellion fragrance fargen bod yr adolygiad arogleuon ar gyfer $35 Unol Daleithiau neu lai, Delon’s is a unique marine oriental from the 90′s that is quickly becoming hard to find although it remains relevant among the current onslaught of summer sport fragrances. You might like this if you are a fan of: …
As a blogging participant of Monica Miller’s Primordial Scents 2012 project, I have been asked to review five groupings of elements-inspired fragrances by perfumers from across the globe. Blogger & perfume-enthusiast Jen Meade explains: This year, the most amazing project is pulling together. The building blocks are, in part, those that form the universe. Mae'r …
Crynodeb: One of four perfume oils from Santa Barbara perfumer, Sharon Bolton, Truth is a fresh, gwyrdd, citric-floral. Byddwch yn hoffi hyn os ydych yn hoffi: Sitrws, lime, gwyn mwsg, Pert shampoo. Manteision: Excellent longevity for a citrus-themed scent; easy application; simple but memorable scent. Cons: The opening 3 minutes are a little full-bodied, so give the …
Crynodeb: A complex and completely natural take on amber, Ambr Bywyd (or Living Amber) is the latest creation from Washington perfumer Christi Meshell. (NEWYDD!) Byddwch yn hoffi hyn os ydych yn hoffi: Fanila, lledr, pupur, tybaco, arogldarth, ambr, woods. Manteision: Remarkably complex; a refreshingly unique take on the typical amber aroma; doesn’t possess that “natural perfumery” vibe …