Shades of Cool

“The shade cast by the boughs of a cypress tree brings a moment of relief and refreshes the soul. The symbol of eternity and of feminine beauty lends itself to painting the purest of bonds between man and woman, be that woman a daughter, a companion or a friend. A surprising watercolour tones down the...

Fresh Garden Party

“A refreshing and spicy scent that combines sweet mountain pepper, bergamot, crisp apple with moss and woods. Mountain Peppers are known for their sweet and fruity taste at first, followed by a lingering peppery after taste. The same can be said for its fragrance, which makes it ideal unexpected spice in masculine scents. Suitable for...

A Pop Of Color

Vancouver, Canada: "A spicy oriental with warm notes of cardamom, honeyed peach, opoponax, rose water & amber. These Eau de Parfums' are a blend of locally wildcrafted & carefully sourced from the globe, essential oils, absolutes & extracts in a base of a special perfumers' alcohol. Blending beautifully with your own body chemistry to create a scent...

A Rose Vapor

“Smoke and rose perfume. Creating a perfume involves tremendous patience and experimentation. When I embarked on this process, I didn't fully know how engrossing it would become. Curiosity is a strong driver; the more you read, smell, experience, the more you want to know what this elusive scent is composed of, or what a certain...

Smoke Signals

"Embers of love and longing. Love burns, ignites, its flame forging two into one for good or bad, in sickness and in health. Made with just five ingredients, this perfume tells the tale of a lovers’ wedding night and their inextinguishable love.Nostalgic and linear, it evokes repetition and the sweet, smoky song which Hafez sings....

Two Men, Two Scents

THE HISTORY OF FRAGRANCE IN HINDSIGHT: “Birth year of a Parisian gentleman, named Donatien-Alphonse-François, which posterity remembers as the Marquis de Sade. For this man, whose licentious morals had him imprisoned many times, luxury rhymes with literature. The libertine writer would undoubtedly have enjoyed the audacity of this spiced wooded scent, an invitation to pleasure...

Luminous Violet Meets Senjojiki Coastline

"Neandertal light is in stark contrast to Neandertal dark, a journey which explores concepts of olfactory dissonance. Radiant and expansive Neandertal light concentrates on the present and as such, possesses a linear and harmonious structure.…this fragrance captures a suspended snapshot in time…." Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HouseNeandertalOriginUKFragranceLightYear2018NoseChris MauriceConcentrationEDPGenderUSeasonSpring through Early...

One House of Different Strokes

IS THREE BETTER THAN ONE?: Tobacco Oud : “A woody spicy fragrance for men & women. Rich smoky warm masculine & charismatic. Contains notes of agarwood (oud) tobacco sandalwood patchouli spicy accords & whiskey. Recommended for evening or colder seasons wear.” Ombré Leather: “True luxury doesn’t shout. If you’ve been on the hunt for the...

Grow A Pair

“A unique experience into the Atelier of a Master Shoemaker, scents of customize leather, waxing movements and a drop of coffee for a relaxing moment. Tools and hides lined up along the cork-clad wall or lying on the wood and steel table, tweezers working strands of leather. Sharp needles, battered moulds hold leather prototypes, fabric, rubber,...

Sandalwood, So Softly

“Sandalwood Sacré is an aerial and spiritual Eau de Parfum. Milky sandal and patchouli will transport you to the heart of Indian rituals where incense sticks burn precious woods. This fragrance will lead you to meet Yuri Gutsatz, founder of Jardin Retrouvé, who has worked extensively in India to discover the fragrant plants of this...

Zoning In

“Life in rhythm, connected and attuned to the precision of Greenwich Mean Time, Awaken (08:00 GMT) is an energizing fragrance that is refreshing, revitalizing and stimulating.…Unwind (20:00 GMT) is a warm and sensually casual fragrance that helps recalibrate and reset the mind.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HouseTumiOriginFranceFragranceAwaken + UnwindYear2020NoseunknownConcentrationEDPGenderM (also...

Alexandria Travel Set

Masculine Leaners: “Alexandria Fragrances is an independent fragrance house that provides handcrafted niche fragrances. Located in Los Angeles, they started their journey in Cairo, Egypt - a land of mythical sights & aromas…” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HouseAlexandria FragrancesOriginUSA/EgyptFragranceCasanova, Arabian Horse, Brazilia Cologne, OvationYear2017NoseHany HafezConcentrationParfum ExtractGenderVaries (M to Unisex)SeasonVariesSize/CostSet: 4x10ml,...