Niche Luxury Fragrance Reviews
Explore the exclusive realm of Niche Luxury Fragrances, where rarity and artistry collide. In this category, we journey through the world of artisanal scents crafted by some of the most innovative and independent perfumers. These fragrances aren’t just about smelling great; they’re about experiencing a unique olfactory art form. Each review delves into the intricate layers and stories behind these lesser-known but highly esteemed creations, offering an insight into the world of luxury that’s about more than just labels.
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Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille
Created by the nose behind Chanel’s Coco Noir, Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille is an intoxicating vanilla gourmand scent. It’s beyond delicious. With black licorice, coconut milk, sandalwood beeswax, bitter almond, musk, vanilla, benzoin, guaiac wood and tonka bean; it’s a very three dimensional fragrance that gives depth below and above the vanilla. If you’ve ever experienced…
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Papillon Perfumery Artisan Perfumes
I’m a bit embarrassed really, but I’ve had these fragrances for a long, long time; concealed in bubble-wrap, sat in my review chest and kept falling to the bottom. I’ve definitely been missing out. Papillon fragrances are from the mind and heart of perfumer, Liz Moores. There are four unisex perfumes in the collection: Anubis, Tobacco…
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The Perfumer’s Story by Azzi Glasser: Old Books
I feel like a bit of a fraud writing this, but it’s not actually my fragrance. When Chris and me went to Harvey Nichols last week and I was treated to a gorgeous bottle of Jazz Club (read the review here), he treated himself to a bottle of Old Books, part of The Perfumer’s Story by Azzi Glasser.…
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My Fragrance Collection
Since before I began MANFACE, I have been amassing fragrances during my career in the beauty industry. I love them. I find fragrance says more about you than any bag, scarf or belt – they’re the ultimate accessory. My mum has always been a fragrance lover, probably more so now but I always remember her…
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Ormonde Jayne Nocturne Candle
I love an Ormonde Jayne Christmas candle and this for 2015 is spectacular. The Nocturne fragrance is inspired by fireplaces, open log fires, pine cones, cedar wood and embers with notes of cedar wood, cardamom, sandalwood, amber, tonka, mandarin and pink pepper; whilst still having that signature Ormonde Jayne creamy soft undertone. It’s to die…
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Top 4 Autumn from Summer Fragrances
It’s that time of year again where although we’ve officially entered Autumn, we’re still having some glaringly hot sunny days sharpened off with that autumnal/winter chill. So, I’ve put together a collection of 4 fragrances that I think capture this gorgeous time of year in a thick glass bottle. I think you’ll be surprised! 1. Les Liquides…
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Atelier Des Ors Lune Féline
Launching… today! In fact I was gagged from last week until 10am this morning to which I certainly won’t be making a cheap joke about. Where has Atelier Des Ors been in my life? I’m in love. Atelier Des Ors Lune Féline is an evening fragrance of oriental vanillas, musks and dark animalistic notes. It’s serving gourmet…
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Ormonde Jayne Black Gold
For a good while, I’ve made no bones about the fact that I’m not the wildest Ormonde Jayne fragrance fan, despite desperately trying to be and almost feeling guilty because of it. I somehow feel it’s possible due to a lack of my own sophistication rather than a brand flaw. The founder and creative director of…
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Valentine’s Day with Maison Francis Kurkdjian A La Rose
With Valentine’s Day and then Spring fast approaching, Maison Francis Kurkdjian has graced us with his interpretation of the tired February cliche. Rose isn’t meant to be sweet, nor sickly, nor friendly nor warm. Rose is solitary, strong and independent. Rose is powerful. However when it gets to mushy, mushy lover day, the air is pungent with…
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Odin New York No. 1 Sunda
Odin New York are an odd one, they seem to have sprung from nowhere but jumped right to the top of the pile with fragrances that should make other brands very uneasy indeed. According to their website, Odin New York opened its first boutique in the fall of 2004 in the East Village of Manhattan,…