Tag: Perfume
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Dans Tes Bras for Frederic Malle (Editions De Parfums)
Dans Tes Bras hit me like a train. The perfume is so intimate – so venerable and so sexy. Maurice Roucel, the perfumer responsible for this fragrance, reached staggering success with his prior perfume Musc Ravageur, a musky, yet-not-so musky fragrance that exudes sinful and carnal fragrant qualities without shame.…
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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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