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Nin Shar by Jul et Mad

Nin Shar is a mythical tale about the oriental, empress rose, her hedonism, and her partnerships.

Jicky by Guerlain – In memoriam Sir Thomas Sean Connery

Each time I became enough annoyed to contradict the theories of “male” and “female” perfumes, gender and fragrant creation, I resorted to Jicky’s argument and the name of the famous actor.

Lisbon Clubs 1920 collection by Miguel Matos Perfumes

Olimpia Club, Bristol Club, Palace Club and Majestic Club

Jardins de Misfah by Une Nuit Nomade

Jardins des Misfah is a rose-centered summery oriental-gourmand.

Fils de Dieu by Etat Libre d’Orange

Fils de Dieu by Etat Libre d’Orange (Ralf Schweiger, 2012.) is one of my favourite summer fragrances.Balsamic, citrusy, aromatic, warm, slightly savoury, coconutty. The bottle is almost empty, and I am still enjoying it as much as I did in the summer of 2013.

Sex and the Sea Neroli by Francesca Bianchi Perfumes

Summer is dense – so why hold on to the stereotype that summer scents should be light, transparent mists?

Sex and the Sea Neroli Francesca Bianchi

Al Sahra by The Different Company

Al Sahra is serene and light, ambivalently cold/warm oriental

L’Ombre des Merveilles by Hermès

L’Ombre is a chiaroscuro study of the Merveilles accord in tea, smoke and incense.

Gold by Puredistance

Gold is a richly layered oriental perfume, a fusion of modern abstraction and classic, filigree details.

Chemical Love by Maison Olibere

Chemical Love is a lifter and a hitter – even the creaminess has an edge, and the boldness is underlying fragility.