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A breathtakingly elegant, addictive, charming and evocative perfume that is truly memorable THE PERFUME "You are allowed to let your mind and senses fly and paint your own picture based on those lines, colors and textures" BLACK  is an experience in its own, a fragrance that is imposing, but refined and elegant, powerful but delicate, dark but bright, mysterious and sensual, a composition that I can define as a dangerous treat and an olfactory journey through different phases like a book, a movie or a piece of music can do, even a painting where the individual is always subject to its own interpretation and able to feel whatever that paint evokes in its own mind without judging which materials the artist used, which is the formation or references, the inspiration,etc., you are allowed to let your mind and senses fly and paint your own picture based on those lines, colors and textures. NOTES As a consequence of the concept of BLACK (that treasures the beauty of...

An example of elegance and sensuality with a seductive energy out of this world that reads on the skin as a caress that will rapidly charm your soul forever THE PERFUME "I have always admired the Puredistance concept. The concept of not follow trends always creating unique and timeless pieces" I started to read, get and collect information about Gold prior to its launchment by the end of last year and the interest and curiosity in try this fragrance was growing really fast on me since I have always admired the Puredistance concept. The concept of not follow trends always creating unique and timeless pieces that can perfectly be elements of transport that estimulates our senses even evoking different times and places in the sensorial trips that they induce. "They are alive, brilliantly alive on the skin telling its story and acting even like a bespoke perfume interacting with your chemistry and your body" I always feel when ...

Another Antoine Lee super special piece that deserves to be worn in very special occasions   THE PERFUME AND THE PERFUMIST "Lie's talented hands and nose has a special sense for elegant, smooth, and evocative perfumes that you can close your eyes and portrait them in White, Black and Gold colors" The delicacy of this concoction is palatable, I find it perfectly unisex and actually I enjoy it wearing a lot, but I also portrait and imagine in my mind a bride wearing this super special piece in the most important day of her life, her wedding. It's a perfume that evokes innocence but confidence, serenity, cleanliness, mature attitude and why not confess it, I portrait that image because I was discussing it with my wife the first day that we get the luck to experience White and we came to the same conclusión with that thought. Actually seh told me, "If I knew White for the time that we get married, most likely I'd have wore it" instead of her ...

A delightful oriental scent  *Not my photo. Photo source: Internet Review based on a large sample obtained directly from Dior. Ambre Nuit is my favorite from the original La Collection Privée by Dior alongside Gris Montaigne (nowadays called Gris Dior). “Ambre Nuit orchestrates the meeting of two extremes. It is, to a certain extent, the olfactory expression of Beauty and the Beast. This perfume unites the somber, animal facet of amber with the delicate velvet effect of Turkish rose. It is, at the same time, a night wave of amber. Like when delicacy and strength dialogue, where opposites attract each other forming a powerful duo.” François Demachy, Perfumer-Creator Dior NOTES Amber, Rose. REVIEW Sparkling, crisp and fresh thin layer of bergamot wrapping the two clear protagonists of this truly sophisticated piece that will bewitch your soul with its deep and powdery grey amber and its oriental, luxurious, deep and velvety rose. Delicacy, refinement, q...

Beautiful, sophisticated, elegant and sexy scent NOTES Ginger, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Tobacco Leaf, Tonka Bean, Cloves, Star Anise, Vanilla, Cacao, Incense, Dried Fruits, Woodsy Notes, Tobacco. REVIEW Stunning sensual, rich and sultry concoction consisting in a heavy dose of well blended spices especially cinnamon and clove with star anise floating around, sweet, cherry rather tart and damp and dry mix of tobacco, a powdery and creamy heart of dried fruits, sweet tonka and woods, and a fluffy vanilla base wrapped in a smoky veil of soft incense conforms this sexy beast which reads as a delicious, warm, bitter and slightly sweet spiced tobacco scent on my skin. Very beautiful, sophisticated, elegant and sexy scent that will bewitch both the wearer and the ones around. Impresionante mezcla rica y sensual que consiste en una fuerte dosis de especias bien mezcladas, especialmente canela y clavo con anís estrellado flotando alrededor, dulce más bien como tarta y mezcla seca y húmeda...

A sensual and opulent scent The fire of CHEVALIER DE LA NUIT is ignited by the smell of cloves, which in turn creates the distinctive heart of the fragrance. A spicy composition that also displays an energetic sharpness inspired by the freshness of eucalyptus. Its powdery facets are highlighted by iris and patchouli, refined by smoked vetiver. Fruits provide a dynamic, citrusy echo, while luscious sandalwood adds balsamic accents along with bourbon vanilla that sweetly savors the scent. NOTES Lemon, bitter orange, patchouli, Absolute Jasmine, Vetiver, Clove, Musk, Eucalyptus, Sandalwood, Vanilla. REVIEW A very intriguing classy and elegant fragrance based on a comforting mixture of ingredients where a spices and earthy patchouli opening with some bitter aspects gives pass to a very well balanced and rounded drydown with precious musks, vanilla, mossy eucalyptus and noble woods making this piece very sexy, warm, mysterious and smooth. A sensual and opulent scent and a fant...

Flamenco is art, deep and folk art, simple and torn, hypnotic and fiery ... art in its purest form! As per Ramón Monegal,   Flamenco is art, deep and folk art, simple and torn, hypnotic and fiery ... art in its purest form! And art is the true and only luxury that I recognize "Flamenco" is my olfactory manifesto, my origin, my heritage ... it is the soul of Spain, a hallmark, cultural symbol and essence of the south. Intoxicating emotion interpreted in cante, guitar and dance, a feeling that I imagine present under the magnetic spell of a night in the Alhambra. Steeped in this feeling, my challenge to get closer to art is to make it transcend perfume: Like a fan, with a broad language and undulating ritual, it starts and shows its strength by intertwining cedar wood from the atlas and Mediterranean pine. Like a flower, it displays the joy of the orange blossom in Seville, the passion of the red rose in Damascus and the irresistible sensuality of the jasmine under the...

  With Note di Colonia III, Acqua di Parma reinterprets one of the most famous acts of "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi Triumph, strength and heroic adventures are portrayed in the musical overture of the "Triumphal March", one of the most famous acts of Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida". Nota di Colonia III takes up the eternal and majestic feeling of the musical score, in the Solemn trombone notes resonate with Tangerine and Ginger chords, while violins and flutes take part in the celebration and dance to the virtuoso performance of Vetiver, Olibanum and Jasmine, while the base notes create an atmosphere sacred with the intense and warm essence of Myrrh, Rockrose and Tonka Bean. A refined, elegant and eternal olfactory creation inspired by the 'Triumphal March', a timeless piece of opera. Note di Colonia returns to the origins of Acqua di Parma even when choosing the original Cologne bottle, reinterpreting it in a unique scenographic form. The stoppe...

A true masterpiece and an artistic icon of modern-chic perfumery   THE PERFUME The version of Dior Homme  in the form of Dior Homme Parfum appeared in 2014. S tarting with the Olivier Polge fragrance in 2005, the whole Dior Homme line was always a favorite of mine and I consider them the best designer line EVER. Bearing in mind that I refer to it only considering the three main characters of this line, Dior Homme, Dior HOmme Intense and Dior Homme Parfum as I never took much care about the others (Sport, Eau, etc.). I've been buying bottle pf Dior Homme since it first came out in 2005 when I can barely understand it in terms of artistic values but I simply adore the smell of the perfume and the uniqueness that it gave me moreover in my office where I was "the guy who smells good". When I used to pull off Dior Homme, the phrase always turned into "the guy who smells differently good". At that time, being a 20 years old guy w...

An amazing chic, sensual and opulent scent that dances between the gourmand and balsamic territory THE PERFUME A note from the Brand: Found on the exotic islands of Madagascar, the Patchouli Nosy Be takes you through a journey of lush filled fields. Nosy Be an island just off the northwest coast of Madagascar, better known as “the scented island” with the intense Ylang Ylang aroma that fills the air that surrounds you. This essence is a demanding plant and the island of Nosy Be has mastered the skill of the constant growth and harvesting skills. For this blend, our desire was to emphasize the unique and natural characteristics of the Patchouli from Nosy Be. By infusing exceptional quality of spicy notes while dry wood notes compliment the bitter cocoa notes and rounded off with labdanum and exotic vanilla. This scent is the perfect marriage between floral and woodsy notes, each layered perfectly to create this aromatic dream. NOTES Lemon, Shinus Molle, Patchouli Nosy ...

Welcome to the number 68 of Les Champs Elysees                                          Photo source: Internet. 1913, Guerlain moved his boutique to the Champs-Elysées, just a few hundred meters from his first factory. To celebrate the opening of his new boutique, Jacques Guerlain created Parfum des Champs-Elysées for his Parisian admirers. The frarance came in a magnificent turtle-shaped bottle in Baccarat crystal, a witty allusion to the exceedingly slow pace of construction. A century later, Guerlain continues to reinvent itself. The legendary address—68, avenue des Champs-Elysées—elegantly embodies French art de vivre. Artists and craftsmen of worldwide renown have redesigned this superb setting for a new century of beauty and passion, a new adventure for Guerlain. To celebrate th...

The superlative rose by Thierry Wasser for Guerlain and its now extinct collection Les Déserts d'Orient Rose Nacrée du Désert showcases a magnificent Persian Rose specially selected by Thierry Wasser. Its characteristic essence gives a delicate, clever feel to this composition in which oud wood accord with smoky and amber accents finds full expression. Subtle and voluptuous, it represents a continent where beauty is tangible from the first promise of dawn. The Déserts d’Orient fragrances are housed in simple, streamlined bottles gorgeously illuminated by a shower of gold, like a symbol of riches: a sign of belonging to a world in which this precious material has always been given pride of place. Rare, reassuring, rich. NOTES Saffron, Persian Rose, Patchouli, Cardamom, Curcuma, Cedar Wood, Oud Accord, Myrrh, Benzoin. REVIEW The superlative rose by Thierry Wasser for Guerlain and its now extinct collection Les Déserts d'Orient. Only the finest raw mate...

A deliciously seductive fragrance that has the leather in the name but not in the scent Cuir Beluga belongs to Guerlain’s Exclusive Collections, a range of fragrances for aficionados of rare scents, those who appreciate noble raw materials and refinement down to the last detail. With Cuir Beluga, the Guerlain perfumer chose to interpret the softness of white suede in an absolutely luxurious and addictive version. Like an intense, warm light on the skin, the fragrance opens with an aldehyde mandarin accord drawn out into an everlasting flower note and then wrapped in a voluptuous cloud of amber, heliotrope and vanilla. An intense and totally unexpected sensorial experience. The fragrance dresses up in a bottle with clean, contemporary lines, decorated with a golden metal label on the side, like a precious book. An elegant wooden cap adds the finishing touch to this beautiful piece. The bottle nestles in an amethyst “leather feel” case (which may be transformed into a jewellery box ...

A tribute to the opera "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi, reflected in a fragrance that celebrates the aristocratic festivals of the early 1800s   Note di Colonia returns to the origins of Acqua di Parma even when choosing the original Cologne bottle, reinterpreting it in a unique scenographic form. The stopper, bottle and chest are the impeccable result of the most authentic Italian craftsmanship. A Collection that, like a musical score, combines various elements to create a perfect overall harmony. Velvet, satin and glass are the noble materials selected with great attention and care for the new collection. Every detail, every elaboration and every finish are the result of patient, precise and expert artisan hands. The fascination of fragrances and their perfect composition have their natural setting in the refinement of the chest. NOTES Neroli, Bergamot, Damask Rose, Lavender, Violet, Patchouli, Cedar. REVIEW Note di Colonia I is a tribute to the opera ...

Monegal's fetish, the leather   As per Ramón Monegal;   My second self. My fetish. Black leather, absolute presence, timeless reference, requires a strong personality to show its power. Fusion of the traditional European equestrian culture with that of the mythical USA motorcycles, with which I also identify. Powerful scent, unmistakable brave... but the essence of leather does not exist! The chord interprets it. NOTES Cuero  de Rusia, Absoluto Jazmín Grasse, Absoluto Junquillo, Labdaceme, Nuez moscada, Pachuli Indonesia, Almizcle y Sándalo Australia.  REVIEW Fleeting breeze carrying some citruses while laying on a mildly indolic jasmine and orange blossom garden. The leather accord appears in a powdery kinda way very elegant and subtle. As the perfume evolves, the Russian leather starts to show its face alongside precious musks embracing the whole concoction in an everlasting base. What I love the most about this fragrance is that it's an expe...

A perfect example of how a classy and refined patchouli scent should smell   Virile, with a twist. For the man who wears a pinstripe suit with ease and self-assurance, whose highly sophisticated virility is tinged with artistic flair, and whose ruthless pursuit of seduction is somewhat of an aesthetic endeavor. Read More This perfume reveals the style behind impeccable appearance: patchouli is the pinstripe suit, with a cocktail of rum absolute and mandarin in hand, for a distinct flavor of late nights in dark corners; as cedar, suede and incense are the underlying sensual pulse, warmed by vanilla in a small acknowledgment of intimacy. For the polished womanizer. NOTES Mandarin, rum absolute, patchouli, cedar, suede, incense. REVIEW A modern classic that highlights the warm, woody and earthy facets of a luscious and camphorous patchouli combining it with precious incense and a kinda orange liquor vibe provided by tangerine balmed in rum. The big bol...

A tribute to a continent an its treasures Elephant trunk, cardamom, giraffe neck, bergamot, wild cat, sand, leopard spots, saffron, rhinoceros horn, cumin, lion mane, patchouli, gazelle hoof, geranium, nocturnal bushbabies, celestial sphere, bat-eared fox, grapefruit, snake skin, oud accord, eagle eye, vetiver, buffalo neck, musk, green monitor lizards, moss, blue wildebeest, winter sun, zebra stripes, leather accord, cheetah paws, cedar, antelopes racing, savannah, meerkat smiles, spices, crocodile tooth, heat. For the fourth installment of the Cuirs Nomades series, exploring various facets of leather scents through a global journey, MEMO has abandoned the peculiar comforts of Europe (previous editions in this series were French, Italian and Irish) for a taste of the wild. Like the bright Kenyan sun above the plains of the Serengeti, African Leather is at once impossibly vibrant and undeniably full of life, a deeply aromatic, richly spiced floral leather with all the soulfulnes...