Basilic But worry not, dear friend, there's still some citrus to explore! I love, love, LOVE juicy mandarin scents. I tend to avoid bitter, green unripe citrus fruits scents, and this is not like that. I have a sample of this fragrance, so I can actually give a review: in some way, the basil gives a coriander-like human-skin muskiness that I find comforting. 5. Goutal - L'Île au Thé Another...

by the popular Eau de Parfum "Fracas" from 1948, the new fragrance was created by Calice Becker in collaboration with the flavor and fragrance manufacturer Givaudan. As an Eau Fraîche, the composition has a lower concentration than the Eau de Parfum, which gives it freshness and lightness. Robert Piguet Despite family opposition,...

note wasn't previously known. But Love Spell's unique blend of cherry blossom + peach is still addictive - and I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to give up the nostalgia and memories that come back when wearing it. This has led to my current mission: finding something that gives a nod to the ✨original magic 🍑🌸 of Love Spell✨ - with less of an acidic...

of apricot, mandarin and peach, rounded off by the fresh greenness of petitgrain. The fruity opening leads into a sweet, exotic heart of floral tones of ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac and neroli, enveloped in creamy coconut. Finally, a warm base of ambroxan, amyris, sandalwood, cedarwood and musk gives the fragrance its depth, refined with the spicy pungency of pink pepper...

and made Madagascar the most important producer. The fragrance opens with the invigorating, spicy freshness of Malagasy ginger, followed by a warm, spicy heart of Ceylon cinnamon and cloves. The base note reveals a rich, woody-sweet weave of Bourbon vanilla, Ambrostar and Toncalactone®, which gives the fragrance its depth....

invigorating blend of pear, mandarin, pink pepper and a warm solar note, followed by a sensual, sweet heart of bourbon vanilla and caramelized almonds. Floral accents of iris and peony add a delicate floral note, while the base of tonka bean absolute, ambroxan, musk and white cedarwood gives the composition a sweet, warm depth....

just a profession for the Swiss-born artist - it is a passion that he pursues with a spirit of innovation and a great deal of artistic freedom. Since 2020, Thomas has been bringing his unique vision of fragrances to the world with his eponymous label Thomas De Monaco . In an interview, he gives us an insight into his work and shares the special stories...

with its theme and balancing the different notes. The florals in the middle of the perfume are way too overpowering with their creamy florals. The drydown is not that great. Driftwood and vanilla do not pair well in my humble opinion (at least in this one, it didn't work out). The overall scent gives me a salted coconut scent even though coconut is not even listed in the notes. It reminds...

of testing... 5. Always give fragrances a full wearing before deciding to buy This is one I still very much struggle with. The temptation is great for me to spray something on a blotter, love the way it smells, and place it on my wishlist, or worse, make an impulse buy. Testing on a blotter gives you a very skewed perception of a fragrance, where the top notes dominate. Even spraying once on the wrist...

We've got a bunch of sweet fruits at the beginning, then we've got a bouquet of florals. I do question the florals used as I'm not sure they fit perfectly the theme of the fragrance, but they're still nice. The drydown is where the vanilla yogurt accord comes from. Vanilla orchid gives a sweet vanilla accord while coconut gives it that tropical, creamy aspect. Musk and amber...

the allure of an amber note. The fragrance is neither too delicate nor too wild, but lively and enveloping at the same time.Zara Silent Flowers - Pétale d'Ambre - Zara The first sprays of "Silent Flowers - Pétale d'Ambre" exude a sparkling mix of bergamot and lemon. The citrusy top note then gives way to a floral, spicy bouquet of cistus,...

amp; Cream (2018) | Bath & Body Works" , "Winter Candy Apple | Bath & Body Works" , etc. But Strawberry Snowflakes is one of my favorite fragrances for this time of year - as it stands apart from the typical minty, chocolate, spicy, and creamy holiday scents. The bergamot gives this blend a unique "icy" frosted strawberry cookie feel, and differs from the more common "Strawberry...