New Niche Fragrance Review: By Kilian Apple Brandy
By Kilian Apple Brandy seems almost like a nod to Kilian Henessy’s cognac heritage and the location of the new NYC store. It feels like a cask of brandy has been infused with fresh apples.
New Niche Fragrance Reviews: FL Parfums Invincible, Roses du Jardin, Electique Pour Homme & Don d’Amour + Symphonic Serendipity Draw
On receiving samples from FL Parfums, something about that beautiful logo seemed to call to me. When I opened my samples of Invincible, Roses du Jardin, Eclectique pour Homme, and Don D’Amour. I said to myself,” I have NO idea who this person is; but they surely know what they are doing!”
Fragrance Review: Carven Le Parfum – A Return to Elegance
Carven Le Parfum was created in 2013 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian under the direction of Carven Artistic Director Guillaume Henry. It is a modern composition that still retains the elegance of yesteryear.
New Niche Fragrance Review: slumberhouse Zahd + Crushed Red Velvet Draw
Josh Lobb of slumberhouse has continued to reach new heights with the most recent (limited edition) release, Zahd; his most assured perfume construction to date. Zahd is an exquisite perfume experience that is among the best perfumes I have tried in the last ten years
Fragrance Review: Cacharel Noa- Close Encounters of the Perfume Kind
As a perfume writer drive-by fragrance encounters on the streets of NYC delight me. luxurious sidewalk whiffs, Le Labo Santal 33, Hermes Jour d’Hermes, Angel, Olfactive Studio Flashback. A young French woman with a sparkle in her eye entered the elevator. I leaned in ; she told me she was wearing a perfume I had not heard of…Noa by Cacharel
New Niche Perfume Review: Atelier Cologne Cedrat Envirant + The French 75 Cocktail Draw
For Atelier Cologne Cedrat Envirant, perfumer Ralf Schwieger manages to capture the fizz around a potent lemon core that is emblematic of the French 75 cocktail that inspired it.