Fragrance Families Reviews
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Review: B683 Marc-Antoine Barrois
In the world of men’s fragrances, where the quest for a signature scent can be as intricate as tailoring a bespoke suit, B683 by Marc-Antoine Barrois stands out as a masterpiece of masculine elegance. From the Parisian couture designer Marc-Antoine Barrois, renowned for his exclusive men’s fashion and accessories, this fragrance encapsulates the essence of…
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Side Story Hotel Lobby Eau de Parfum Review
Hotel Lobby from Side Story is a breath of fresh air in the world of men’s fragrances. It’s seduction in a bottle. Hotel Lobby is a scent that’s grabbed my attention, especially at a time when so many perfume launches seem to be playing it safe. Side Story has taken a different path, and it’s…
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L’Occitane Lemon Verbena (Citrus Verbena)
As things are hotting up in Summer, you really cannot go wrong with a citrus, Mediterranean-style cologne to cool you down, feel refreshed and maybe even bridge that tiny gap your deodorant might not keep up to. I first discovered L’Occitane Lemon Verbena around 10 years ago when I spent 6 months out in Barcelona.…
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Molton Brown Milk Musk Perfume
I asked the questions you’re probably asking right now “what on earth is ‘milk musk’!? Can you even get musk from milk? I’ve never had a cup of tea and thought ‘ooh, this tea tastes musky’! “. Rest assured, I too have never bought a pint of milk so Musky it might buy Twitter. But…
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Exclusive: Editions Parfums Frederic Malle Grooming Collection
I’ve been looking forward to sharing this for a month or so now and launching Thursday 1st June are two grooming additions to Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle. Both in the Vetiver Extraordinaire fragrance, the new Frederic Malle grooming collection consists of the Shave Cream and After Shave Balm priced at £60 and £80 respectively. Vetiver…
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Penhaligon’s Portraits – The Uncompromising Sohan Reviewed
Penhaligon’s Portraits collection paints a bizarrely fictional representation of British aristocracy through a series of unique period-inspired character fragrances. Sohan is one of these Portrait characters and this “Merchant of Alexandria” bears the Indian name of charming and handsome. Ambitious and astute Sohan has worked diligently and with flair to establish himself in the world of troublesome…
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Guerlain L’Homme Ideal Sport
There’s something a little fabulous about send-outs from Guerlain and receiving the new Guerlain L’Homme Ideal Sport is no exception. It’s a brand my mother has adored most of my life and in this massively oversaturated industry is still a beacon of guilt-ridden decadence. Guerlain L’Homme Ideal Sport is a flanker to L’Homme Ideal launched…
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Neom Energy Burst Eau de Parfum and Scent Discovery Test
I recently heard someone say that fragrances using 100% natural notes are not real fragrances, but soup. Whilst I found this pretty funny; Neom Energy Burst Eau de Parfum must be the chef’s special at a Michelin Star restaurant. That being said, this fragrance is not clever; there’s no fragrance pyramid or advanced perfumery techniques here,…
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Ormonde Jayne Zizan Review Refreshed
Ormonde Jayne Zizan is the fifth fragrance review for this Easter bank holiday and in fact I reviewed a bottle of this already, over a year ago. After picking it up earlier today and drenching myself in it, I thought it’d be nice to touch base on it once again. It can easily come across that I…
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Tommy Tropics by Tommy Hilfiger
Number four of the Easter weekend fragrance posts and this time it’s a new launch from Tommy Hilfiger – Tommy Tropics. To catch up on the other reviews from this weekend, check them out below: Fornasetti Profumi Giardino Segreto Foglie Key Print Candle Mizensir Eau de Gingembre Michael Kors Extreme Night This is a pretty…