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I had fond memories of Raku - tested for the first time in a small boutique in Barcelona. Back then, I was immediately taken with it: fresh, green, soft, somehow clean and creamy at the same time. As many have written before: milky creaminess meets grassy...

I am usually not overly strict with fragrances. I know that they are always connected to memories and associations. But here? I am simply irritated. Looking at the notes, I expected an exotic, floral-fruity mix - lychee, ylang-ylang, Laotian honey....

I had already tested Ambre Khandjar from this line and was initially skeptical. The brand is known for not skimping on intensity - if a note is listed, you can smell it. And I'm not necessarily a fan of leather. When I looked at Memory Motel, I could...

The name Shanghai 1930 may raise expectations that the fragrance only partially fulfills. Instead of an exotic, opulent interpretation of Shanghai, this scent reminds me of a quiet tea-drinking moment in the garden, surrounded by blooming...

Ana Abiyedh Poudreé by Lattafa is often described as a "baby powder scent," which raised clear expectations for me. Unfortunately, I must say that this description does not fully capture the fragrance and may even be somewhat misleading. While...

With that name, one would think of something more intense. BTSO didn't really disappoint me, as I find many fragrances to be very straightforward. I don't necessarily see that as a bad thing. Many of the scents feature the almost pornographic title...

When I read "floral-fruity," I usually know right away that such scents are not for me. Even when I want to try something new and the consultants rave about it, many perfumes in this category remind me more of air fresheners. The thought of being...

When thinking of summer scents, fresh, aquatic notes often come to mind. Others associate the fragrance of sunscreen and fresh laundry. But no matter what one thinks of, the thought of vacation in a beautiful place - perhaps by the sea - is often...

The drugstores have been selling two different refill soaps in the scents of sea breeze and milk-honey for decades. Now, let’s imagine that dear Kim Kardashian one day unknowingly strolls into a DM store just to wash her hands....

Oh Tom, I'm actually not very fond of you. So many fragrances that cost a small fortune and are only mediocre. So if there’s a brand I avoid, it’s yours. I usually make a big detour around the department with the perfumes bearing your name. I also...

I once read a review of a perfume where the user described the scent of pink pepper as reminiscent of pencils. I couldn't help but chuckle at that. Does that make me a pencil sniffer now? I can only say that I am a fan of pink pepper and can see a certain...

The bottle looks elegant and minimalist. It must contain a fine, milky essence. The name reinforces this association. Expectations rise. The first spray is gentle. Fresh, milky, and not sweet. But still no fig milk. Some fragrances that...