Mediterranean Repose

“Dazzling "holiday on the sea” fragrance evokes the magnificence of the Mediterranean. Freshly gathered herbs and tree-ripened citruses are a classic Italian blend. The addition of marine notes creates a refreshing and rejuvenating aromatic fragrance that will take you straight to pleasant evenings on the Italian Riviera.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this...

Soft Purring Time Capsule

“The first Lalique Masculine fragrance. A timelessness fragrance for an elegant and refined man. Fresh and virile, this perfume has top hesperidic and aromatic notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Italian mandarin with Alpine Lavender and Rosemary over a jasmine, orris and Virginian cedar wood heart. On the dry-down, amber, Indonesian Patchouli, Indian Sandalwood, oak moss and...

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...

Wonderous Witchy Ways

“Häxan is an ode to the ancient practices of sorcery, magic, alchemy and witchcraft. It is inspiredby Benjamin Christensen’s 1922 seminal film on this subject. The perfume uses over 100 ingredients that are traditionally represented in potions and elixirs associated with these practices. Häxan is a dark witchy fougere style perfume which incorporates dark woody...

Arrested Subconscious

A RARE CLASSIC: "Galaad is a exotic leather fragrance, an invitation on a journey, the scent of an elegant rider who travels the world, a cosmopolitan spirit who loves the shade of tall trees and the freshness of mountain streams. A fragrance that is protective and assertive, yet utterly refined, emanating a peaceful self-assurance." Click...

Rebirth

FOR ART SAKE: “the start of a river’s run (one drop)….scent sketch of contemporary art in general. inspired by an exhibition of lonnie holley: i snuck off the slave ship, which took place at the atlanta contemporary art centre.” Zapah lab is research-based project dedicated to pushing experimental usage of scents in an art context,...

A Blue Wave

GRECIAN ECHO: “The persistent freshness of an ancient form. The waves of fragrance that flood Aegean isles from all directions in the heat of the day, shifting shape under the starry sky of night. Is this the secluded island where an affair of mythological proportions plays out? Apollo or Callas? Or a bit of both?...

Musky Spice

VINES + ALL: “UDV Wild opens on an explosion of freshness, where the fruity notes of a fusing bergamot and a crunchy apple merge at a green and spicy cinnamon leaf. At the heart, the strength of rosemary meets the golden light of a radiant and mysterious duo of labdanum and elemi. Finally, the sweetness...

The Seducer

COZY-UP! “A creation that can be worn and mostly understood, only by those who really have a spirit free from all conditioning, from every stylistic conformity. Its uniqueness is perceived from the outset, with an unusual explosion of camphor that stuns like a glass of absinthe drunk in a moment, a strong counterpoint to the...

Selections from Gather Perfume

BODACIOUS BOTANICALS: “Conceptual, complex natural fragrances that unfold on your skin, telling stories of landscapes, memories, exotic lands, or familiar seasons. Each botanical perfume is expertly composed in small batches using only the finest, authentic plant aromatics from around the world, carefully gathered from the wild, or organically grown in the home garden. Olfactory art, plant alchemy,...

The Monsillage EDT Collection

“Similar to a movie scenario that sets the tone by recreating a particular atmosphere and giving insight into the characters’ personas, the real-life stories behind each of the Monsillage perfumes are a way to create a bond with the perfumes and enhance the perfume experience. The perfumer finds inspiration in past travels, one-of-a-kind experiences, personal...

Sampling Serenity with Lili Bermuda

“Lili Bermuda is an artistic reflection of Bermuda where each fragrance represents the Island's natural beauty: from the pure scent of the wind and fresh salt spray of the ocean, to its luscious botanicals such as Bermuda cedarwood, spring freesias and juicy loquats.” Click Play, to hear my thoughts on this one. HouseLili BermudaOriginBermudaFragranceSomers, South...