“Ricardo Ramos inherited the sense of smell from his paternal grandfather, also named Ricardo Ramos, horseman and pioneer in the Colombian coffee export business from the late 1940s to the mid 1980s, and a great promoter of the implantation of international strains of coffee in Colombian territory, he taught his grandson from the early age of 7... Continue Reading →
“(Audacity) Those of you that wear this be warned. You will become the center of attention, the alpha-male of the room. So wear it with pride.…(Ecstasy) The feeling of joy, sexual tension and happiness transcends into your very own body while wearing this statement-making "here I am" fragrance that will make you the center of... Continue Reading →
"Etat Libre d’Orange is an ambitious, audacious perfumery — passionate, exuberant, liberated. Free to create. Free to love and be loved. This is a different kind of perfumery – intelligent, with a point of view. A whimsical perfumery that uses irony to hone the names of its scents. A spirited perfumery that shakes up prejudices and stirs up... Continue Reading →
“Our company’s name Lamalama takes its inspiration from many sources. The word “lamalama” literally means a kind of light or lamp, made traditionally by Hawaiians out of stacked, pierced kukui nuts. The lamalama gave off a warm, flickering glow as its flame burned the fragrant oil exuded by the kukui nuts. It is this light... 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 →
“A collection of eau de parfums + perfume oils inspired by traditional apothecary ingredients + favorite memories from founders Matthew Malin + Andrew Goetz. elevated through the modern pairing of opposite but complementary notes, each dynamic scent is formulated for everyday wear + gender-neutral appeal.…” HOUSE: Malin + GoetzORIGIN: USAFRAGRANCE: Bergamot, Cannabis, VetiverCONCENTRATION: EDPSIZE/COST: 50-100ml... Continue Reading →
“Night on the island of Java: by the edge of a lake; the perfumed sounds of a court gamelan orchestra drift across the water, hovering in the air like a constellation of shimmering insects…” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HousePaul Schütze PerfumeOriginUKFragranceCirebonYear2016NosePaul SchützeConcentrationEDPGenderUSeasonSummerSize/Cost50ml/$183SourcePaul Schütze PerfumeSoundtrackorange sky by Joel Cahen, 2018Rating87%
A COLLABORATIVE POSTSCRIPT: “The P.S. perfume is a beautiful August evening recreated in detail. Musk and quality leather, dry vetiver and foggy resinous patchouli paint a convincing picture of tired summer with warm asphalt after rain. The theme of hard day's night is continued with crispy opopanax, as well as chords of precious resins of... Continue Reading →
"Neandertal them™ echoes a message from a time we have not yet experienced. It is a portrait of an optimistic future full of technological advances, hinting at an improved human life and the progress of generations to come. Unconventional molecular materials, transparent woods and fresh, floral top notes combine seamlessly with natural essences of ambergris... Continue Reading →
“Curare is known not only as a very effective poison, but also has a powerful anesthetic and hypnotic effect, so much so that, even today, it still has various medical and scientific applications. Through it’s superficial administration in very small doses, simply by scratching the victim's hand with a pin for example, or inducing him, as a gesture... Continue Reading →
LOOK AGAIN: On Bortnikoff: “When you have access to raw materials as exceptionally high quality as those used in Bortnikoff scents, the word "cologne" should never be mistaken to mean a fragrance is light or fleeting. Instead, it's an invitation to discover the tremendous amount of depth that the traditionally fresh style can contain- something... Continue Reading →
THE LILAC (r)EVOLUTION: “Lilas Exquis is a reference to one of the designer’s favorite color and flower. Even if it gives the impression of a delicate harmony, the sensations go crescendo. Lilas Exquis is an unexpected fragrance, playful but above all very surprising, rebel on the head with a green side on the opening which... Continue Reading →
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