“Everything started with Umberto Nobile, Massimo’s grandfather, a name that has always been synonymous with luxury fragrances. Since the early 30s he represented Nina Ricci perfumes and in 1942, at the heigh of Second World War, he decided to open a perfumery for his wife in Rome. It became a family tradition: Massimo’s father did... Continue Reading →
“Pekji is an independent Turkish perfume brand, founded by the Istanbul perfumer Ömer İpekçi. Before officially launching Pekji had a growing underground existence for years, as the perfumes made for a small circle of perfume enthusiasts quickly garnered a dedicated following through word of mouth.” HOUSE: PekjiFRAGRANCE: Battaniye, Ruh, ZeybekNOSE: Ömer İpekçiYEAR: 2015-2018SIZE/COST: 50ml /... Continue Reading →
Stretching Oud in Mysterious Directions: “The Seraglio Oud fragrance collection are Fresh Spicy and Fresh Floral Oud creations. Made with the highest quality ingredients and a base of 100% pure natural Oud oil. The bottles are handmade with unique 'Rosso Levanto' Marble and Brass plaque. An Orchid Oud fragrance (Seraglio), with rare florals and precious... Continue Reading →
"People say fragrances are just for occasions, we believe why not everyday. We remove the traditional markups, with new drops every month. We started our early days selling Perfume Oils and now we are expanding to making Colognes and Perfumes for your everyday life. We work closely with our in-house perfumery and it doesn't hurt... Continue Reading →
“Burst of colors begin to dance and swirl. A kaleidoscope effect rich in pattern. Until a veil of smoke and spice subtly creeps in attempting to darken the dancing colors. The colors carve out space amid the darkness allowing vibrant beams of light to splinter all around…” HouseMotif OlfactifOriginUSAFragranceVoile D’encensYear2019NoseOswald PareConcentrationExtrait de Parfum (28%)SeasonLate Summer... Continue Reading →
"Spritz of Atlas cedar, iso e super, and Cypriol musk on white collared suits, surely Moira will come to you. Your scent, a pheromone of spells, becomes inevitable for her to ignore, surely Moira will come to you. She is grappled by notes of vanilla pod and woods on cleanly shaved face, an enchanted sense... Continue Reading →
“The essence of unconditional love. Special moments in life can take you off guard. Moments that make your heart beat faster, your skin tingle and your mind whirr. Moments where everything changes forever. Isla Rose is a magical scent made to celebrate eternal love and take you back to those times when it first began…”... Continue Reading →
MAKE MINE BOTTOMLESS.... Wake me up or put me to bed. This month's One Note Wonders is a focus on fragrances that delve into the psyche of our morning rituals somewhat. Here I've collected two handfuls of perfumes that touch on Coffee & Tea. Caffeinated or not, dark and light, herbal and roasted - there... Continue Reading →
GOLDS + GREENS: "The gold standard Citrus Vetiver based fragrance with patented slow-release technology. The slow-release technology makes the citrus-based perfume last longer." Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HousePanah LondonOriginUKFragrance24K CitrusYear2018NoseChristian Carbonnel and Kedra HartConcentrationExtrait De ParfumGenderU/MSeasonDial In Your Mood RingSize/Cost30ml/$106Source/LinkPanah LondonSoundtrackLemon Dribble by Karenn, 2019Rating94%
"Since ancient days, disparate societies separated by thousands of miles and thousands of years have all nevertheless used incense as a centerpiece of their spiritual practices, and it's certainly no mystery why- with its delicate, ethereal nature, incense seems like a crucial connection point between our world and a higher plane of existence where the... Continue Reading →
“Celebrated by perfume lovers as the best iconic vanilla scent, ANI is a romantic and calm perfume created under the inspiration of a famous Anatolian folk song called “Sarı Gelin” (in Turkish) or “Sari Gyalin” in Armenian. As the similarity of the name of the song in both languages suggests that both nations share a... Continue Reading →
“Essential and oriental, Vanilla Shot boasts a fresh and sensual richness that blossoms thanks to myrrh resin. The fragrance is energized by top notes of coriander, saffron and aldehydes and enhanced by the presence of rose and dried fruits..” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HouseOlfactive StudioOriginFranceFragranceVanilla ShotYear2018NoseBertrand DuchaufourConcentrationExtrait de ParfumGenderUAtmosphereBaroom to... Continue Reading →
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