Reviews and short impressions on what I smelled and liked
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.
Pride, Grasse, Monopteros by Der Duft
Rosy and powdery, dry and fresh, light and aldehydic Grasse won me over.
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.
La Route de la Soie collection by Ormonde Jayne
Tanger, Damask, Levant, and Byzance. By celebrating the history of the house, with La Route de la Soie Collection Ormonde Jayne reminded us of the origins of perfumery, too.
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?
Al Sahra by The Different Company
Al Sahra is serene and light, ambivalently cold/warm oriental
Bat 2 by Zoologist
Zoologist’s Bat 2 smells and feels like a pause from olfactory literalism. This is unexpected.