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Animalic, unwearable. You can't even mention Cuoium without hearing these adjectives. Admittedly, this isn't an entry-level leather perfume, and I can't deny its pungency either. However, it's complex and well-blended, with multiple facets complementing...

Groove Xcape is a curious creation. It has all the makings of an oriental composition, but doesn't include any oud. As such, spices, resins and musty patchouli are more noticeable, resulting in a creamy-leaning perfume, rather than a dry, woody...

Falcon Leather Extrait isn't a challenging fragrance; even if you have limited experience with leather accords. Everything is smooth and falls into place, from opening to drydown. If that sounds boring, rest assured, the quality and wearability...

It's rare for a modern-day release to capture the essence of vintage fragrances. Doraphilia is bold, transportive and should be considered as a tribute to the golden age of perfumery. Miguel Matos went out of his way to make sure it smells...

Iris has been a hit-or-miss note for me. Usually, it either leans too make-upy or too greasy for my preference. ÔIKB adds an earthy, carrot-like facet, ranging from juicy to carrot skin. And as we all know, beta-carotene is good for our health. There's...

Bull's Blood is a benchmark in evocative perfumery. It tells a vivid story and the blend itself is incredibly smooth, full of transitions. The performance is remarkable, and as such, this is a huge achievement for Josh Meyer and Imaginary Authors. Since...

For a perfume that's supposed to be bold and challenging, Kouros is surprisingly fresh and evocative. It's a bit pissy and sweaty, but when you combine bodily fluids with soapy florals reminiscent of clean bedsheets, the scent suddenly becomes deeply...

When wearability and quality ingredients take precedence over attempts at rocket science, a minimalist masterpiece like Bracken Man is born. Perfumed by two maestros hailing from Grasse, the French capital of perfumery, it only makes sense for the final...

Like many of you, I'm sick and tired of Aventus and the trail of synthetic clones in its wake. While Risvelium adapts the idea of combining citrus, pineapple, oakmoss and musk, it has Mr. Gualtieri's signature written all over it. Each ingredient...

After having tried nearly every perfume in the leather-raspberry category, Gasoleather is a clear-cut winner. It takes everything good about "London (Extrait de Parfum) | Widian / AJ Arabia" and dips it in a gasoline container. Don't expect it to be ubermasculine...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you took a classic fresh/spicy composition with a citrusy opening and pumped it with civet? Annick Ménardo and Christopher Chong have wondered about the same thing, and thus Figment Man was born. This...

While Portrayal Man pays homage to the loud and over-the-top 80s, it's a modern take on the fougère genre. Violet leaf has a very mild gasoline nuance and you could say it's a nod to Fahrenheit, but there's much more to it. I feel like the fragrance...