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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 fragrance that treasures a tremendous smoothness and a little portion of Australia's soul in it Cape Byron is Australia's most easterly point, 153° 39´ east, located on the north coast of New South Wales (see map of Australia below). With its numerous beaches, unspoilt hinterland, and relaxed lifestyle, Byron Bay is a popular tourist destination. Byron Bay is located just off the Pacific Highway, 800kms north of Sydney, 175kms south of Brisbane. The light that shines by night over Cape Byron Marine Park emanates from a tower as famous as the town of Byron Bay itself. Built at the turn of the 19th century to protect ships passing along the coast, Cape Byron Lighthouse stands resolute on the most easterly point of the Australian mainland. Operated by resident keepers until 1989, its now automated light is clearly visible from Byron Bay township. You’ll enjoy some of the best views of the ocean and hinterland on the entire coast, including regular sightings...

Straight from the heart of a forest in Australia comes Munlark Ash, the latest addition to the Mihan Aromatics portfolio THE PERFUME Munlark Ash is reminiscent of the undeniable beauty of Australia’s bushland and outback. Made with rich spices and woody notes, the parfum’s delicate smokiness alludes to what remains undisturbed, and undiscovered. Alongside cedar wood, black pepper and fir needles, Munlark Ash honours  the Australian Blue Cypress Tree traditionally known as ‘Munlark’ by the Rembarrnga people of the North ern Territory. The parfum celebrates  the complexity of Australia’s flora and fauna, alongside the Indigenous Australians to whom it belongs.   Resinous, cleansing, nostalgic and arboreal Munlark Ash cherishes the nurture provided by Australia’s land and trees, encouraging indulgence in the rejuvenation they offer. To mark the release of Munlark Ash, Mihan Aromatics have collaborated with Heath Wae, a Byron Bay b...

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 ...

A seductive escapade to the city that never sleeps   THE PERFUME If you know anything about me, you'd know that 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐁𝐨𝐢𝐬 is my favorite perfume house so you can imagine how excited I am with the new releases. 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐘𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 is a seductive escapade to the city that never sleeps. It’s not easy to create a fragrance inspired by the name of one of the most diverse, evolving and breathtaking cities in the world. New York is an unforgettable inspiring place. This fragrance is dedicated to the winter in NYC. It’s woody, sweet, warm spicy opening of bergamot and rose, introduces the sweet floral and spicy heart note represented by; caramel, violet and cypriol. The long-lasting base note is composed of vanilla, musk, kashmir wood, guaiac wood, making the balance of a sweet warm notes.     NOTES Bergamot, Rose, Caramel, Violet, Cypriol, Vanilla, Musk, Cashmir Wood, Guaiac Wood.     ...

An oriental profile with a mystical allure to die for THE PERFUME ...there’s always a deep breath before a plunge into the dead of night.   dead of night empowers its devotées to take risks and dive into their desires. It is imbued with the seductive power of oud, a precious aromatic wood resin. Coveted, rare, and requiring careful precision to source sustainably—oud has been prized for centuries for its deeply complex scent and aphrodisiac effect.   This compelling fragrance is balanced with the serenity of Damask rose, natural violet leaves, vanilla balsam, and the nuanced warmth of sandalwood, amber and musk. The result is an addictive potion with a lingering sensuality. The first fragrance created by strangelove, dead of night is adored, sparking intrigue amongst all who experience it.    NOTES Bergamot, violet leaf, jasmine, rose, amber, sandalwood, incense, oud.   REVIEW Rich and opulent sustainably-harvested oudh that bewi...

A Cambodi, Thai and Laotian mixture of ouds resulting in an amalgamation of contrasts and nuances REVIEW Angkor Jam opens with a very nice slightly sweet undertones of honeyed dried fruits and some cinnamon vibe around the edges. When the Cambodian Oudh merges with the Thai Oudh the semi sweet background remains unaltered but an earthy profile with dark nuances starts to unveil the herbal, leathery and smokey heart that Angkor Jam has. The Laotian Oud adds a gasoline, tar, even metallic aura to it with some vetiver nuances as well as a certain bitterness but definitely this is a complex and rich dark oudh. Origin: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos Use the code 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘 for a 𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 at 👉🏻 www.theattarstore.com   Angkor Jam se abre con un agradable fondo ligeramente dulce de frutas secas con miel y un toque de canela en los bordes. Cuando el Oudh camboyano se fusiona con el Oudh tailandés, el fondo semi dulce permanece inalterado, pero un perfil terroso co...

In the name of gold THE PERFUME Meaning Gold, Dahab is a Christian Carbonnel and Rosendo Mateu creation from the year 2015.     NOTES Granny smith Apple, Bergamot, Passion fruit, Coriander, Cedar, Patchouli, Musk, Amber.   REVIEW An exquisite, alluring yet joyful fruity profile with delicious musky and floral undertones wrapped in the most irresistible sexy amber and supported by precious highly addictive patchouli and woods. A divine and dreamy scent profile that conforms an absolute head turner. As it happened with Fiddah, Dahab goes straight to my favorite perfumes in my collection. You can find Kajal Perfumes at Niche Perfumes. Add👉🏻thescentology10👈🏻at www.nicheperfumes.net at checkout for a special 10% discount.   Siendo oro lo que significa, Dahab es una creación de Christian Carbonnel y Rosendo Mateu del año 2015. Un exquisito perfil afrutado atractivo pero alegre con deliciosos matices almizclados y florales envueltos en el ámbar ...

Lun Dayeh is an oudh fat from Keningau region, Sabah - Malaysia The 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 is a small business run by a great Oudh connoisseur and person, Hamza. The knowledge and passion as well as the quality of the oils and woods are outstanding and the prices are more than reasonable so if you'd like to try high quality oudh oils and woods to burn, check his profile on Instagram 👉🏻 @theattarstore  and his website 👉🏻   www.theattarstore.com REVIEW The spicy yet herbal opening is signature of the Malaysian oudh DNA. Is that nutmeg-cinnamon combo that is spicy but pretty well balanced by mentholated and camphorous facets. The heart of Lun Dayeh is woody, earthy and even grassy with robust woods accords resembling from the roots firmly seized to a wet soil passing through the trunk and ending in a treetop which has seen pass decades. There's a certain dampness to it that reinforces the hyper reallistic wet forest aura that this oudh fat has making the wea...

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...

Do you love evocative perfumes and with the power to let your mind travel to unknown places? THE PERFUME A warm and complex incense scent, with a sweet ambery/ honey like note, implementing the elements of Earth, Ether and Air. Made with love, inspired and guided by Angels. This scent is infused with clear crystal and Herkimer diamond. Bottled on a Full Moon. Each bottle contains 24 karat gold flakes. This scent is connecting all dimension and realms with each other and this way our beloved friends are able to be very close to us and to help us. NOTES Incense, Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Accord, Benzoin, Elemi Resin, Frankincense, Amber Accord, (from natural essential oils), Honey Accord, Precious Woods Accord, Opoponax, Rose Otto, Love and Angel Guidance. REVIEW A dry and somehow sweet scent that will make the resinous and dusty scents lovers's delights with its fantastically coordinated notes and stages. The opening is a blast of resins and smoke not in a burnt wa...

An olfactory trip in its quintessence The other day, I introduced you to Al Shareef Oudh house, tell you about its story and showed you a review of Ward, a mesmerizing rose based attar. (read it here Today we are talking about Al Kadrie, an Indonesian Oudh oil full of personality that will take you in to a journey, straight like that. LEt me take you into Pontianak in West Kalimantan, Indonesia..... NOTES Freshly picked beautiful green Arabica coffee, woody, ambergris salty, bamboo dark, bitter, salty resinous strong oudhy base. There is no barn in this oil only oudhy ooomph, the same scent you encounter when you put a fragrant wild piece to your nose and inhale. REVIEW Picture yourself walking in the middle of a wild rainforest in the stunning location of Pontianak in West Kalimantan Indonesia. This is where this oudh fat will take you in a matter of seconds. An intriguing, mysterious and powerful strong oudh but in the best sense of the word. It opens intense, campho...

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 ...

A perfume that you'll connect in an intimate way with April Aromatics was founded by Tanja Bochnig in New York and has been based in Berlin since 2008. The line includes a selection of natural perfumes and is based on a holistic approach. The name of the label, April Aromatics, was inspired by the perfumer’s birth month. Born on 1st April, she particularly loves this time of year, when nature is gradually re-awakening from its winter slumber and the scent of promise is in the air. A PERSONAL NOTE FROM TANJA BOCHNIG. I started April Aromatics because I had a deep desire to create perfumes from pure extracts that not only smell good, but also create an inner well-being and noticeably lift our senses. The scents from April Aromatics are able to take the receptive into a world of poetry. April Aromatics perfumes are unique and of very high quality. The use of naturally pure ingredients whenever available and the particularly gentle processing make it possible to preserve the origin...

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...

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 ...