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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...

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...

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,...

I've gone back and forth on originality in perfumery. On one hand it's important to me to wear something innovative, and interesting; something that will captivate me. On the other hand it's also good to approach perfumery with one foot in the past,...

If you love this one, I'll be happy for you and don't want to rain on anyone's parade. But as someone who enjoys even the simplest and most basic of vanilla fragrances... "Plush Vanilla | Ariana...

This is one of the most complex fragrances I've ever tried. Each note is almost its own accord and can be smelled separately. The nutmeg in the opening, sharp violet, powdery potpourri-esque rose and iris, suede-y leather, woody animalic...

Strangely I get more fougere mossy soapiness from Beach Hut Man than "Bracken Man | Amouage". Beach Hut Man is essentially a variation on the sweet spicy fougere found in "Eau Sauvage Parfum (2017) | Dior". And by variation I mean loaded chock...

This is such an underrated gem, amazing quality for the price. One of my favourite sweet fragrances ever for sure - definitely not your typical crowd pleasing straightforward easy to wear celebrity gourmand but still absolutely...

Though Enclave is usually touted as one of Renaud Salmon's early achievements, it just doesn't work for me. The mint in the opening, that actually lasts quite a while surprisingly, doesn't offer a cooling or fresh effect,...

Here I go again, ranting about the state of niche perfumery. I'm not even entirely sure where I'm going to take this review right now, so lets start with "Oudous Lux Solis | Nishane" itself. I, for one, feel fortunate that I managed...