"Ancient rituals of oils and bath, blurring the realities of past and future, humility and godliness. Perfumer Nicole Miller's first perfume (never intended for sale), relaunched in limited edition for the 15th anniversary of Blackbird. This is an updated version of Blackbird's original Hallow perfume launched in 2012. Modernized with brightness, improved projection, and longevity, this fragrance... Continue Reading →
“A new line of ineffable fragrances from groundbreaking conceptual artist Anicka Yi, Biography uses scent to challenge traditional notions of femininity and subjectivity…Through olfaction, the series invokes characters buried in history for refusing these limitations and posits a future where all femmes are connected in a fluid network. Disrupting the “natural” by means of mutation... Continue Reading →
“Bright early sunbeams combed by tender needles dress the mossy floor in ordained speckled light. Dewy petals twist and curve to dance in these holy spotlights. Rough hands of conifer slowly caress soft rose curves wrapped in sheets of silky daylight..” HouseLibertine FragranceOriginCanadaFragranceSoft WoodsYear2014NoseJoshua SmithConcentrationEDPSeason/MoodLate Spring to Early AutumnSize/Cost30ml / $110SourceLibertine FragranceSoundtrackJuniper by Braids, 2013Rating85%
DOUBLE FUN: Two Dimensions, Two Very Different Stories To Tell...Misfit -- "Billy was just fourteen from Greenville Georgia, a small bible belt town of 20.000 people, very conservative, churches on every other dirt road, he was fresh out of Junior High, and had no clue Roosevelt High would eventually become the bane of his existence….He... Continue Reading →
“This scent is a confluence the coniferous forests and the incense burning in the newly settled hamlet. It's a confluence of cultures and of scents….Here in Saint Louis, the word “confluence” is used for many reasons. Of course, the easiest connection is the meeting of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. But also, due to its origins... Continue Reading →
“FZOTIC is a San Francisco based project by artist-perfumer Bruno Fazzolari dedicated to bringing independent vision and artistry to everyday life…Dark, rich, mysterious, intoxicating amber with chocolate, tobacco and woody notes. Loaded with real tonka bean absolute!…” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HouseFzoticOriginUSAFragranceUmmagummaYear2017NoseBruno FazzolariConcentrationEDPGenderUSeason/MoodAutumn through SpringSize/Cost30ml, $125SourceTigerlilySoundtrackSysiphus Part 4 by Pink... Continue Reading →
"It's that bright fizzy blue elixir with the power to make eyes sparkle-sparkle-sparkle and transform sadness into revolutionary energy. With only a few years remaining to change our ways, this pep-juice will unite the masses, clean the beaches, take on the establishment, save the blue planet and turn your tongue blue." HouseBlackbirdOriginUSAFragrancePipe Bomb BlueYear2020NoseHenry AesophConcentrationEDPSeasonMaybe... Continue Reading →
“Based on a documented transoceanic voyage in 1618 uniting East and West. NANBAN is a woody and smoky oriental fragrance evoking the dark hull of a galleon full of exotic cargo. Following a diplomatic mission to the West, a galleon carrying a delegation of samurai charges through dark ocean currents. Loaded with a rare and precious cargo, the ship’s hull is... Continue Reading →
“The La Montaña Discovery Set gives you the opportunity to try all our fragrances in room mist form, so that you’ll know exactly how your candle or reed diffuser will perfume your home. 9 x 2.5ml sprays in a cute wallet. Sustainable, plant-derived, biodegradable, low carbon footprint, and non-toxic to humans or the environment. Spray... Continue Reading →
OUTSIDE IN: “The scent your new lover leaves behind brings comforting familiarity with a tinge of longing. Inhale deeply and you're filled with a yearning that makes your heart race and your stomach flutter. With every inhalation, you go from craving to contentment and back again. Caribou's Can't Do Without You is a song that... Continue Reading →
"An enigmatic scent that opens with a sharp yet sultry spice. The cultured plum tea notes of osmanthus gradually envelope the rose absolute. The closing is an earthy but subtle blend of patchouli and frankincense twisting away with rich and creamy sandalwood." Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HouseWit & WestOriginUSAFragranceRosa De... Continue Reading →
TOP TIER: "Deep roots in undisturbed land. Creaking and creek-lined. Gasps of crushed fir needles. A balsam of dense blue cypress and tree sap. A remedy of morning air inhaled deeply. Evergreen botanicals that mimic the quietness of first light. Ancient flowering trees and woods who graciously lend their oils for revival." Click Play, to... Continue Reading →
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