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A scent that will captivate you and seduce you with its golden dress and hypnotic sensuality like a hot desert breeze taking you into an olfactory journey THE PERFUME AND THE PERFUMIST "An alluring, sophisticated and evocative of memories and other moments/places/smells oriental masterpiece" Only the finest raw materials are used in  SHEIDUNA to conform one of the best executed pieces by one of my absolute favorite perfumers of all times, the magician Cecile Zarokian to conform an alluring, sophisticated and evocative of memories and other moments/places/smells oriental masterpiece with a 𝟐𝟕% of perfume oil concentration. I smell orange, red, gold and black colors from this scent thus the photo of the sample with this unique hand-made drawing on canvas in Malawi for my wife and I. A scent that will captivate you and seduce you with its golden dress and hypnotic sensuality like a hot desert breeze taking you into an olfactory journey. Perfume...

The notes reflect her complexity, regality and warmth of this perfume THE HOUSE Founded by Marissa Zappas, a perfumer and anthropologist, Redamance aims to establish a more expansive space for olfactive design in the arts, intellectual life, and personal expression. Redamance goes beyond traditional narratives prevalent in fragrance advertising. Utilizing the power of scent, we channel unconventional women in history who were unapologetically themselves. Redamance is derived from the word “redamancy” which means “the act of loving in return”, and it is our intent to link women of the past to women today through the transportive art of perfumery. Each fragrance is an homage and olfactive portrait of an overlooked woman from history who truly owned her complexities. Marissa Zappas is an anthropologist turned perfumer. Her work explores the history of perfumery as it correlates to the history of cemeteries and how perfume acts as an extension of the body. Marissa worked at...

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...

A perfume that will completely change your perception about how a floral perfume should be THE PERFUME If you’ve ever tried out a bunch of floral perfumes and said to yourself, nope, just not floral enough, then lets introduce you to Lost in Flowers. Called joy oil in India, the rare red champaca otto used in Lost in Flowers casts a strange, unearthly glow over the composition. It at first smells innocent, like fruit dipped in cream and wrapped in a clean, juicy shampoo aura. But then it is also smells musky and honeyed, in a way that’s more suggestive of intimacy. Gardenia lovers take note – this is Holy Grail material: creamy, salty, and with a bodacious meatiness that’s soulful without ever tripping over into bleu cheese territory. The astringent pop of saffron adds an undertone of leather and iodine, the tagetes a pungent, hay-like facet – colorful touches of Indian attar perfumery in an otherwise tropical picture. Thanks to these spicy, woody touches, and to the salinity of ...

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 sensual, sweet and intoxicating perfume   Photo by Jonnie Swarbrick, FdB Creative Director    Oud Rose Intense is a sensual, sweet and intoxicating perfume. It's heady scent captures the excitement and intrigue of a romantic rendezvous. Fresh bergamot is one of the top notes that form a complex, aromatic and fruity beginning, giving way to the essence of rose and geranium. Melding into the heart of sandalwood and amber, are the nuances of exotic Oud creating a long­lasting base.                      NOTES Bergamot, Fruits, Rose, Geranium, Sandalwood, Amber, 100% pure organic vintage Oud. REVIEW A romantic date that ends in a dangerous treat is what Oud Rose Intense evokes me. Elegant, classy and alluring but sweet, sensual and intoxicating at the same time. The intriguing notes of citruses and especially thick velvety rose wrapped in a ...

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 ...

Another masterpiece by Christophe Laudamiel for the house of Strangelove NY THE PERFUME Fall Into Stars is a meditation on the universe itself: dark, mysterious, yet leaving a trail of powerful illuminations. The scent contains a core of pure oud, which gives fallintostars a deep, primal quality, emphasized with amber and labdanum notes. It's complemented by ingredients like pink peppercorn and rosewood, which make the scent dreamlike and ethereal. The stardust and pollen effect come from natural and wild French daffodil; a golden amber effect comes from a Fairwild certified Peru Balsam and a Siam Benzoin resin, which cast light from the back of the scent; and an illuminating solar effect comes from fresh ginger, bergamot and saffron. That ensemble is nested in a combination of ouds, For Life-certified roses, and henna flower.   NOTES   Daffodil, pink pepper, ginger, bergamot, saffron, rose, henna, oud, rosewood balsam, benzoin RE...

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...

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...

A new icon in the modern perfumery An ancient metropolis now abandoned to the ages, Ani and its many ruined churches now stand as a monument to the both the majesty of empire and the inevitability of time. To honor this mystical place and capture its unique evolution, Nishane has created a fragrance that juxtaposes bright freshness, fiery spice, rugged woods, and rich warmth- a true voyage through the ages. Ani opens with a bright, bracingly fresh and green bergamot- overflowing with juicy citrus and the snap of fresh vegetation, evoking the overgrowth that has retaken the crumbled walls. A blazing wash of gingery spice suggests the life that still remains, while a gorgeous, fruity rose peeks from between ancient stone. We feel the power of history, now, as rich, creamy, resinous vanilla and rich, earthy wood echo with multitude of voices now left to history. Complex, robust, and vibrant, Ani is a fragrance with true heritage to its name.       ...

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

Perfect contrasts dancing in an harmoniously perfection "Distinguished and resplendent, Ambar del Sur will stand the test of time as the art and culture of al-Andalus."   Reminiscent of a time when royalty scented hair with luscious musks, the scent of amber hung in the air, and courtyards burst with flowers and romance. Ambar del Sur is an aromatic tribute to al-Andalus of the past. Vanilla, tonka bean, and ambergris are a hedonistic blend that lingers on the skin.     NOTES Bergamot, Jasmine, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber, Myrrh, Labdanum, Haba Tonka, Vanilla.     REVIEW Perfume of ambery nuances thanks to a very beautiful and precious labdanum note combined with a buttery texture vanilla, semi-sweet myrrh and creamy tonka beans. The center stage is starring by a very sophisticated and classy patchouli note with an amazing twist at the base to pair the dark, earthy profile of the patchouli with the resinous attributes of the labdanum ...

NISHANE NO BOUNDARIES COLLECTION NEFS My absolute favorite and a perfectly constructed fragrance. A boozy opening where a perfectly executed whisky note is accompanied by a veil of spices and fig experiments an amazing development and transitioning to a heart of sacred oud and rose but never loosing its overdose of booze and fruity velvety nuances. FLORANE Fleeting bright citruses in the opening, a floral and oriental heart with a prominent blackcurrant note too and a velvety and silky deep vanilla conforms this beautiful fragrance that are formulated in a demi extrait concentration. SAFRAN COLOGNISÉ A unique take on the citrus aromatic genre with a fruity twist. Superb saffron and bright musky ambergris base. As its big brother Colognisé, it's unique and a powerhouse in terms of performance. MUSKANE Floral and fruity at the opening with a prominent raspberry note perfectly paired with rose and violet. Velvety precious musks embraced by a kinda cold and icy vanilla. The notes d...

A tribute to "Manon Lescaut", by Giacomo Puccini, this fragrance celebrates the strength of love and passion 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 Mandarin orange, Bergamot, Orange blossom, Turkish Rose, LAbdanum, Patchouli, Opoponax. REVIEW A sparkling opening of citruses where the bergamot shines in a u...

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...

My first bespoke perfumes     Everyone that knows me, already know that I adore the smell of a bush that grows by millions near to my house and mostly in the Mediterranean area. That bush name is Cistus Ladanifer (jara pringosa) and it is HEAVENLY and PERFECTLY executed in these two gems that the fantastic perfumist Marie Clapison from Cocatryxformula and Fleur de Point made and composed exclusively for me. These are my first bespoke perfumes and they are made with my most precious ingredient surrounded by other beautiful notes. Merci Marie 🙏🏻💖 for these special creations. Todos los que me conocen, ya saben que adoro el olor de un arbusto que crece por millones cerca de mi casa y principalmente en el área mediterránea. El nombre de ese arbusto es Cistus Ladanifer (jara pringosa) y está ejecutado CELESTIALMENTE y PERFECTAMENTE en estas dos joyas que la fantástica perfumista Marie Clapison de Cocatryxformula y Fleur de Point  compuso exclusivam...