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Volubilis by Bruno Acampora & Menthe Fraiche by Heeley Paris
In Jean-Claude Ellena’s book “The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur”, readers delve into the thoughts of Jean-Claude for a year. Jean-Claude writes like a French Yoda; and his approach to perfumery and life is philosophical. With great benevolence and a headstrong tone Jean-Claude…
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Vanille Galante by Hermès
When I think Vanilla I think Guerlain – or at least something in the Guerlain style of vanilla. When I think of Vanille Galante I think of metallic candle wax, in a delectable way. The Guerlain style of vanilla is heady and intoxicating. It is rich and moreish. “There is seldom…
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Journey Man by Amouage
To celebrate Chrisopher Chong’s (Amouage’s creative director) visit down under, it was only appropriate that I review an Amouage fragrance. I had received an invitation to an intimate affair with Chong and cancelled everything on the day to meet him. The venue was sublime (Harrolds Melbourne, naturally) and not only…
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Eau Sauvage by Dior
I am by nature, a sentimentalist. Therefore I resultantly exude a sense of prestigiousness. Being a sentimentalist is important, especially in this study. It takes time for all of us, but the allure of the classics are instantaneous, transportive and in some respects life-changing. Like a sharp prick from a cold…
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Bois Des Iles by Chanel
I’d like to personally dedicate this review to Jennifer. A stellar individual, passion is shared unambiguously and much fun is always had. Thank you for your unparalleled assistance and many, many kind words. Note: In this review I review the pure parfum rendition of Bois Des Iles, however both contain…
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Aventus by Creed
Creed’s Aventus is a temple for all fragrance pilgrims to visit. © 2014 Liam Sardea What’s to say about Aventus that hasn’t already been said? Honouring the traits of the great Napoléon Bonaparte – ‘a powerhouse of dynamism’ and a commanding figure encompassing strength, power, vision and success – Aventus is…
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Silver Cologne by Amouage
A complex cologne with a new twist to it. Photo by Amouage Pulsing those intricate and highly sort after notes throughout wear, Silver Cologne isn’t the archetypical cologne. I might even go as far to say that Silver Cologne really shouldn’t be called cologne, but really a rather dilute fragrance…
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Costa Azzura by Tom Ford
A strange concoction from the house of Tom Ford. Described as evocative, salty and sensual – This private blend captures the ‘washed ashore’ mix of fragrant and unorthodox woods from the azure blue shores of Sardinia. Salty water, incredibly fragrant herbs, coniferous evergreens and the musty smell of driftwood blend…
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L’Homme Ideal by Guerlain
Guerlain’s take on an ideal man is rather satirical, and I love it. “The ideal man is a myth, his fragrance is reality.” Are the very incantations from Guerlain’s Thierry Wasser. It has been a while since Guerlain has released a masculine fragrance (the last popular one was 2008’s Guerlain…
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Tobacco Oud by Tom Ford
One of three from Tom Ford’s grey bottled OUD collection, Tobacco Oud is the heaviest of the lot. Living in the shadow of the very famous Tobacco Vanille also by Tom Ford, there are very succinct similarities present – after all, they were both made by the same perfumer, Olivier Gillotin. Tobacco…
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