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I used to think "Invasion Barbare | Parfums MDCI" was the benchmark for modern (fougere) lavender - serious, dry, and impeccably tailored. But Sunshine Man quietly outmaneuvered it. I kept the Amouage creature and let the MDCI...

Journey Man is often referred to as "a tobacco fragrance by Amouage", but in my opinion this description is reductive and misses the point of this nuanced creation. It's a scent that embodies its name, with a slow-burning evolution that...

This Nagel creature is a contemporary interpretation of a classic fougère, echoing the elegance of Creed’s "Green Irish Tweed | Creed" and the barbershop inclination of "Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) | Chanel", but with...

Purpose 50 is not a mere intensified version of Purpose Eau de Parfum, but in my opinion a better version of it (that doesn't smell like boiling pasta). Purpose 50 is earthier, denser, and overall heavier. The 50% extrait...

Reflection 45 is a fragrance that invites reflection - pun intended - not just on its scent, but on its place within Amouage’s evolving identity. As someone who started their Amouage journey with the original "Reflection Man | Amouage", I find...

Let's start by saying that Black Orchid EdP was released 20 years ago - perfumed by Mr Negrin, who went on and released a few more iconic scents (for other houses). In 2006, it was quite ahead of its time and it remains ever so relevant today,...

Silver Oud is composed by the Parisian perfumer Cécile Zarokian, known for her other creations for Amouage, Nishane, and Granado. In this case, she went for a pretty fearless exploration of Assam oud, one of the most...

I am starting to get a bit confused, and I don't mean to be harsh... I tried this today at Selfridges. Yes, it has a rather non-descript cherry opening but it rapidly veers into a oud maracuja x erba pura vibe. I really don't understand why Nishane...

To create a composition as structured and layered as Laudano Nero requires an intricate understanding of raw materials, something the Terenzi family, with their long history in candlemaking, appears to possess. While the brand’s reputation...

In the world of fragrance, a rare circumstance has occurred. The listed notes for Torino22 are a decently accurate! Contemporarily, a more common event has occurred: people see "saffron" and are suddenly struck by acute olfactory hallucinations,...

Xerjoff Torino21 stands out in the crowded field of summer fragrances by doing something deceptively simple - making mint last. Where many perfumes introduce mint only to let it fade within minutes, Torino21 maintains a persistent...

Alexandria II is a fragrance that blends oriental richness with a contemporary twist, anchored by a peculiar use of Laotian oud combined with a rather unusual lavender opening. In fact, the composition starts with a curious mix: lavender,...