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A fragrance with a dangerously addictive character     My experience with Francesca Bianchi's perfumes is very limited as I don't own any but I have the luck to have a friend (actually one of my best friends) that loves Francesca's work and that he has all of Francesca's perfumes. As usual, Juan from Huelememucho  let me know in one of our calls that he already bought the new Francesca Bianchi's creation called Sticky Fingers and that I'd easily love it as per my liking and taste. He couldn't be more right as when we met a couple of days later and I tried the scent, I absolutely felt in love with it, it was love at first sniff straight like that. The quality, the love behind it, the complex process that I'm sure she went trough to conceive and balance this gem is very noticeable. You can feel some of the ingredients in a very close, reallistic and three dimensional way. The orris used in this formula is heavenly executed, the patchouli is exactly...

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...

A unique creation like nothing you have ever encountered THE PERFUMER AND THE PERFUME This is a creation by Christophe Laudamiel for his own house ' The Zoo ', a small house based in the city that never sleeps New York and owned by Christophe itself. The Zoo creates one of the most unique, beautiful and interesting fragrances in the market nowadays. They see each of their fragrances as animals. They compose a menagerie of colors and personalities, requiring exotic ingredients from around the world. They are blended by Christophe to deliver intrigue, surprise and comfort, and shipped in natural woolen pouches where they long for you to unleash them. Laudamiel's talented hands did it once again, after lots of successful creations both in the designer and mainstream industry and the indie and niche market, the creation of his own house is a true declaration of intentions and a way to express himself (even more if it's possible) in all of their creations which has...

A perfume with a story behind THE PERFUME It's well known by all that perfume is an activator and evocative of memories but when it comes to a time machine perfume, in this case Weil de Weil fulfills this function. I immediately feel transported to another time and place with my grandmother in memories that really touch my heart and soul and remind me of a smell that symbolizes a moment and a feeling of tenderness and delicacy.   Also, Weil de Weil has the capacity to evolve into its own life to conform absolutely different perfumes, from a bright, green, fresh and clean spring morning to a sunset on a sweltering summer day. This is thanks to the contrasts that this perfume treasures to evolve from bright green to leathery chypre. That's what happens to Weil de Weil, from the spring morning to the summer night. A scent that blew me away since the very first moment that I smelled it and moreover when I experienced the transition and the capability that it has ...

An icon and a reference in perfumery THE PERFUME Guerlain, 1925, Jacques Guerlain. Four centuries ago, in India, Emperor Shah Jahan fell head over heels in love with Princess Mumtaz Mahal. He had the splendid Gardens of Shalimar built for her, and later dedicated the Taj Mahal, one of the new seven wonders of the world. This incredible story inspired the imagination of Jacques Guerlain, who in 1925 created Shalimar, the first oriental perfume. Inspired by the passionate love story between an emperor and an Indian princess, Shalimar, which means "temple of love" in S anskrit, symbolizes the promise of eternal love. It is a fragrance of desire. With its passionate and slightly insolent character, this emblematic oriental fragrance in the history of perfumery embodies the sensuality of caress with a touch of the forbidden. "To wear Shalimar is to be dominated by the senses," said Jacques Guerlain. In 1925, the Shalimar bottle designed by Raymond Gu...

Very elegant and versatile fragrance One of the latest releases by the house of Byron Parfums. In this ocassion, the French designer decided to leave the oriental territory to compose a piece that gravitates towards the classic aromatic masculine perfumery using the kind of ingredients that makes us think in that mentioned category. Three perfectly separated phases; Fresh and aromatic opening, Floral and spicy heart and a Woody, leathery and with creamy undertones base. The Byron DNA is not marked as it usually is in the rest of his concoctions but definitely you'd get certain vibes that will let you know that you are experiencing a Byron perfume. I really enjoyed this creation and I find it truly versatile and easy to wear not meaning that fragrance is simple because it has personality yet depth in it. REVIEW Very elegant and versatile fragrance that floates around the woody, fresh, green and aromatic scent profile. It's transparent, fresh, invigorating an spicy in th...

The contrast and the mixture of elements is what makes this concoction an intriguing, alluring and super elegant piece for the real fragrance lovers Ursa's story begins with the fragrant landscape that surrounds Lake Como in Italy, with pastures and forests along its shores. And reassuring, like the calm waters of Lake Como. NOTES Nutmeg, Elemí, Dried Fruits, Rum, Patchouli, Olibanum, Incense, Tobacco, Vetiver, Vanilla, Leather, Oud. REVIEW Earthy, damp and even organic opening where some may find a little bit of challenge if not familiar with the smell of real patchouli welcomes you to Ursa. Rum, dried fruits and nutmeg appears to balance the formula but never loosing the patchouli and the tobacco as the backbone and cornerstone of this artistic piece that exudes the highest quality. An addictive woody accord consisting of dry cedar, resins and oud supported by tobacco, makes an everlasting base. The contrast and the mixture of elements is what makes this concoction a...

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...

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 ...

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 very versatile and wearable perfume A fresh opening that highlights the playful and fruity facets of the fig and blackcurrant with sparkling citruses combining it with a leather accord that adds depth and body to the formula. The bold leather note is nicely dressed in a soft floral accord composed of rose and violet to end up resting on a bed of warm woods and vetiver. A very versatile and wearable perfume but with enough complexity and very original in my opinion. Una apertura fresca que resalta las facetas juguetonas y afrutadas del higo y la grosella negra con cítricos brillantes combinándolo con un acorde de cuero que agrega profundidad y cuerpo a la fórmula. La nota de cuero fuerte está bien vestida con un suave acorde floral compuesto de rosa y violeta para terminar descansando sobre una cama de maderas cálidas y vetiver. Un perfume muy versátil y ponible pero con suficiente complejidad y muy original en mi opinión. Check my review on Instagram https://www.instagram.co...

An unusual and unique composition Few places on the planet have a closer relationship to the sun than the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, the Bride of the Red Sea, gateway to Mecca and Medina. To honor a great city that is both religious epicenter and vacation destination, cultural capital and center of commerce, Stéphane Humbert Lucas chose to focus the one element equally present and central to all endeavors, and contained within the brilliant gold-metallic bottle is a sun-drenched, rapturously bright citrus-floral that gradually evolves to reveal hidden depths of Russian leather, Madagascar vanilla, buttery iris, and earthy amber. Like the multi-faceted city of Jeddah itself, the reasons for going and the reasons for staying may be entirely different. The initial brightness of Soleil de Jeddah is a thing of unapologetic beauty: tart, juicy lemon, pillow-soft Roman chamomile, and an exquisite osmanthus so mouthwateringly jammy that we've variously detected peach, apricot, lychee...

Another Jorge Lee gem based on re-imagining of the fresh lemon cologne (original Colognisé) kept on-hand in most Turkish households Since its debut last year, Nishane's Colognise- a lovely and invigorating re-imagining of the fresh lemon cologne kept on-hand in most Turkish households- has been an office favorite, a striking yet casual scent perfect for any situation. Now, with Safran Colognise, they've brought back the core of the fragrance with a pronounced dash of fiery saffron, and the result is strikingly unique- a fragrance with the delightful energy of the original, but a robust, exotic character all its own. Safran Colognise's bright, citrussy opening will be familiar to fans of the original, but it arrives right away with a twist all its own- the tropical juiciness of passionfruit, which helps open the palate to the rich spiciness of saffron, combined with pink pepper for a powerful heart that maintains an airy freshness- less herbaceous than its predecessor ...

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...

Colonia Ébano from the Ingredients Collection A very interesting work that floates around some sensual, mysterious and enveloping dark woods paired with creamy honey and a slight touch of florals. Warm resins and bitter mix between patchouli and vetiver conforms a powerful, elegant and quality scent that throws an interesting gunpowdery vibe. Un trabajo muy interesante que flota en torno a unas maderas oscuras sensuales, misteriosas y envolventes combinadas con cremosa miel y un ligero toque floral. Las cálidas resinas y la mezcla amarga entre el pachulí y el vetiver conforman un aroma potente, elegante y de calidad que arroja un interesante olor como a pólvora. Check my review on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B4l11ino6xJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

A very elegant and smooth fragrance out of the first water-based fine fragrance Brand   Inspired by Sybaris, described by Herodotus as a powerfull city, yet one of opulence and luxury, founded in 720 BC, on the lonian coast, now Calabria in the south of Italy. A very natural blend of aromatic lavender fields, embraced by a veil of the most sensual spices, is all wrapped in an addictive woody accord consisting of dry cedar and an intoxicating patchouli note that perfectly match with the racy birch tar accord conceiving a sensual oakmoss kinda vibe to the scent profile. 720 perfectly matches with your skin making it feel alive and shiny in a unique and kinda bespoke way. A very elegant and smooth fragrance out of the first water-based fine fragrance brand. Notes for 720 are lavender, birch tar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ambrox, tonka bean, cedarwood and patchouli. Inspirada por Sybaris, descrita por Heródoto como una ciudad poderosa, pero de opulencia y lujo, fundada en el ...

This is the type of creation that makes me love this hobby Word of honor. In the Middle East, a promise made between two people is accompanied by the strictest honor code. Read More Frédéric Malle celebrates this principle with a promise of his own, whose beating heart is made of two precious varieties of rose: rose essence from Bulgaria and rose absolute from Turkey are lifted by apple, pink pepper and clove, and bound to a sensuous base of patchouli, cypriol and labdanum; an accord as unbreakable, and invisible, as a vow. To trust and be trusted. NOTES Pink Pepper, Rosemary Oil, Apple Accord, Bulgarian Rose Oil, Turkish Rose Absolute, Clove Oil, Patchouli Heart, Amboroxan, Labdanum, Cypriol Heart, Castoreum. REVIEW I adore almost everything that Dominique Ropion creates so in this case it couldn't be different. A unique and majestic perfume composed by a mixture of Turkish rose and Bulgarian rose, surrounded by swee...