Tag: Perfume
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Acaciosa Extrait by Caron
The perfume I have reviewed for this post is a vintage Caron extrait of Acaciosa from an unknown, most definitely better era. The jasmine here is prominent, buttery in the presence of its peers. A galaxy better than the stuff available today (says Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez). The house Caron calls to…
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L’Eau D’Hiver for Frederic Malle
In perfume, the theme of water and ‘watery’ perfumes has always interested me. Firstly, one must grasp the concept of water and its thematic odour profile. Water fragrances are fresh on the skin, and equally refreshing on the nose. These fragrances, typified by the likes of Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren…
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Memoir Man by Amouage
As one gets a feel for fragrances, they inevitably begin to pick out notes that appeal to them; these may even be broad classifications, as wide as colour schemes or using a musical and/or visual-art based lexicon to grasp fragrance. I was lucky with this one, Memoir Man, as it…
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Portrait of a Lady for Frederic Malle
This review, as with all reviews really, is dedicated to Connie. In one respect, she is my source for effortless intellectual rigour, but on the other hand, she keeps me in check. My rock, my weight, and my inspiration – I wouldn’t be in this position without you. I thank-you…
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Prada Candy by Prada
“I was captivated by Prada Candy before I was even captivated by the art that is perfume…” In reality, I was captivated by fashion much before perfume, and these two elements happen to work hand-in-hand with each other. To this day I still adore the Prada aesthetic. Clean lines and cuts,…
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N°5 by Chanel
Note: The following history/review discusses the original Extrait de Parfum (1921) of No. 5. No one wore N°5 in my family, so a lot of this is a new experience for me. It’s not that any mothers or aunts in the family couldn’t wear it, it’s just that a particular register is demanded…
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Héritage by Guerlain
Héritage by Guerlain (1992) is the almost forgotten masculine from this legendary house. It smells slightly dated on my nose, with it smelling a bit like a watercolour on a Guerlain scale. Héritage too smells familiar, in a vaguely captivating manner much like all Guerlain fragrances are. However, this eau de…
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Allure Homme Sport by Chanel
Allure Homme Sport is the scent of the sea smelled days later on a towel. This towel has been used multiple times and has been used to wipe off sweat, a saline body after a dip in the ocean, and then finally used to towel dry hair washed with citric shampoos. Allure…
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Antaeus by Chanel
When one thinks of the 1980s it is impossible not the think of powerhouse clothing and smells. Strong shoulders, oversized lapels and popped collars for men, with women’s clothing somewhat luridly mimicking that trend. Pagoda shoulders went oversized as it translated from men’s to women’s clothing into an almost bulbous state.…
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Hyper-Natural Scent from Design to Art by Chandler Burr
Hyper-Natural wrapped up late November – and I loved every bit of the experience and the exhibition. I think Hyper-Natural is important for me personally. If I had to thank one individual in the fragrance world, it would immediately be Chandler Burr. Looking back, I can thank Chandler for many of…
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