Perfumer’s Comments: “Many fig scents have strong coconut notes from the creamy lactones that are often used in fig accords. In Fig Tree, I chose to minimize… Read more “New Release: Sonoma Scent Studio Fig Tree”
Tag: Tonka
The Nazgul: Hermès takes flight
Who knew that the infamous Nazgul (Hermès Ambre Narguilé) would be a cuddly-little-fluffy-kitten of a comfort scent? If you took Annick Goutal’s Ambre Fetiche, subtracted the smoke,… Read more “The Nazgul: Hermès takes flight”
Amouage: The Library Collection
For your virtual sniffing pleasure, I present Amouage: The Library Collection Mini-Reviews. Some of these fragrances will get full reviews at a later date, so stay tuned… Read more “Amouage: The Library Collection”
Penhaligon’s Amaranthine
It hit me out of nowhere, seemingly, long after the initial buzz of the new release had faded from the daily talk of the fragrant corner of… Read more “Penhaligon’s Amaranthine”
Balsamo della Mecca goes Mushroom hunting with Bvlgari Black
Mr. Howe and I went mushroom hunting today with some friends, and my major dilemma was the obvious one: “What perfume do I wear for hunting mushrooms?”… Read more “Balsamo della Mecca goes Mushroom hunting with Bvlgari Black”
beauty on the outside 