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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...

An enchanting and superb rich masterpiece that interacts with your soul and senses to create a state of fullness and satisfaction not explainable with words but only having the luck to experience its elegance While the whole world was experiencing the COVID-19 issue, my good friend Martin ( @thescentedcat ) and I were confined each one at his own home but maintaining the contact in a cyber way as usual. Amongst other topics, we were of course discussing fragrances (as always) and preparing our "care packages" as we do every once in a while to interchange some perfumes that we discover and that we think the other one could easily fall in love with and he told me that he'd going to prepare me a package including a piece that really caught my eye the day that I see him featuring it on his Instagram. Well, long story short, we interchanged our packages one on its way to Sweden and other coming to Spain all the way from Sweden. When I opened my package, amongst a lot ...

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...

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 perfume that has a connection with my soul like I've been knowing it and wearing it my whole life When it comes to rose, I feel like I'm playing home because of my devotion for all the perfumes conceived around the queen of the garden, so it's a note that makes me feel comfortable but at the same time, I'm very demanding and quite skeptical with rose based perfumes as they must have something that can act as a wow factor or element of surprise to make me fall in love like I am with others like Portrait of a Lady by Dominique Ropion for Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle, Rose Nacrée du Desert, the superlative rose by Thierry Wasser for the now extinct Les Déserts d'Orient collection by Guerlain, vintage Nahema, the unique and special PHI Une Rose de Kandahar by Andy Tauer, the super natural Pink Wood by April Aromatics in which the talented hand of Tanja Bochnig conformed a true experience around the rose, some of my attars especially Ward by Al Shareef Oud ...

A true mesmerizing masterpiece which contains the quality and the opulence of the best rose scents that we, the rose lovers are constantly pursuing THE HOUSE Al Shareef Oudh is an Australian house. "We are a boutique artisanal house that has traditionally crafted custom oudhs, mukhallaats and attars for statesmen, royalty and Sheikhs of native Arabian tribes. Our philosophy takes its root from traditional Middle Eastern perfumery where we celebrate the aromas of nature, seek the best of natural ingredients, and craft creations that call out to the deepest valleys of our inner self. In a simple phrase our creations become life time friends of the beholder. Our house nose and master Al Shareef Jawed, trained by his grandfather in the traditional art of eastern perfumery, has a deep appreciation and understanding of the relationship fragrances have with each of us. He always mentions how our deepest memories are associated and imprinted by scents. As such fragrances aren’t just...

Foconero is more of an experience than a scent itself. NOTES Sorrento lemon, bergamot, lime, thyme, juniper, lavender, salt, oxygen, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, hyacinth, cardamom, oak moss, sandalwood, red patchouli, cedar. REVIEW Foconero is more of an experience than a scent itself. Picture yourself in the beautiful Sorrento while you enjoy the sea view from one of its multiple cliffs smelling the fresh and salty breeze with the effervescent aroma of hyper reallistic citrus and a very Mediterranean vibe thanks to the thyme and juniper. As you left the coast and get yourself into the streets of Sorrento but in a very calmed way as the transition of Foconero is, a spicy heart that transitions from fresh to herbal meets a heart of elegant oakmoss and noble woods to provide you with a rich and smooth feeling as you enjoy an espresso in Piazza Tasso. Foconero es más una experiencia que un aroma en sí mismo. Imagínate en el hermoso Sorrento mientras disfrutas de la vista al ...

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 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...

A super elegant piece A note from the Brand A woody, oriental fragrance that is sexy, passionate and evocative. It has been created for men and women with an intense appreciation of one another. The top notes start with sizzling citrus, complemented by pink pepper. The rich, sultry, exotic woody accords add intensity with the harmony of cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood coming through in the base; all enhanced by our captivating Oud. All of our fragrances contain 100% organic Oud oil from sustainable sources. NOTES Pink Pepper, Lemon, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Sandalwood, 100% pure organic vintage Oud REVIEW A heavy dose of pink pepper with citric nuances on top gives pass to a woody and spicy heart composed of an addictive woody accord consisting of dry cedar, raw sandalwood and 100% certified organic agarwood supported by slightly earthy patchouli to make an everlasting base. Oud Rouge exudes the highest quality to be a breathtaking, intriguing, alluring and super e...

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...