Quartz Quantic Stones Poemes 17.8 By Olivier Durbano Winner

October 14, 2021October 15, 2021

Olivier Durbano is a deeply spiritual person and evocations of the holy are always present in his fragrances, often conveyed through different forms of incense as well as through plants that have Biblical significance. Dominating the heart of Quartz Quantic Stones Poemes 17.8 by Olivier Durbano is a gentle rose – a centuries-old metaphor for the Virgin Mary – which makes a tender centerpiece around which the herbal, citric and tree notes dance.

L’Artisan Parfumeur 25 Obscuratio Review (Daphné Bugey) 2021 Review + Fairy Tale Woods Draw

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

Warm, dreamlike and atmospheric, L’Artisan Parfumeur 25 Obscuratio is an excellent choice for those seeking a substantial woody fragrance of sophisticated, maturely gourmand character. Its restrainedly delicious trail could have once more lured Hansel and Gretel into the dark forest – this time as adults, and at a safe distance from candy-embellished, sugar-covered gingerbread houses.

INITIO Oud for Happiness Review (2021) + The Puff of Happiness Draw

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021

Initio Oud for Happiness is a play on the trend of “cannabis perfumes” without the apparent usage of the ingredient itself. It is an olfactory translation of a gourmet quality joint, full of spicy flavors and sensual aromas.

So Blue by Mancera Winner

October 9, 2021

So Blue by Mancera is more of a fall scent than summer with earthy patchouli, vanillic amber and creamy sandalwood that adds woody sweetness.

Noteology Midnight Leather Review + ‘Round Midnight Draw

October 7, 2021October 8, 2021

Noteology Midnight Leather skews masculine but a fair amount of buyers are women. It also the most expensive Noteology perfume to formulate in the collection (but priced the same). This is a classy fragrance and comparisons can be made to some Hermes Terre d’Hermes (original) and Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather.

Xerjoff Symphonium Review (Chris Maurice) 2021+ Irresistible Chocolate Draw

October 6, 2021October 7, 2021

Xerjoff Symphonium is definitely a gourmand, but not cloying; the olfactive equivalent of dark chocolate surrounding an orange creamy center, wrapped in the most delectable vanilla