Bubble by Der Duft Winner
Bubble by Der Duft is exactly what the name says: an effervescent, exuberantly fizzy reincarnation of a freshly filled champagne glass.
New Fragrance Review: Celine Rimbaud (2022) “An Ode to Haute Parfumerie”
Céline Rimbaud is undoubtedly at the level of its nine predecessors and of an astonishing sophistication despite a traditional composition on paper, using raw materials of exceptional quality and benefiting from a real work of goldsmith (this is how I will nickname the mystery perfumer). Having tested many beautiful perfumes over the years, it is seldom that I have encountered such a perfect collection. Artistic Director Hedi Slimane has created a symphony of perfumes that are as similar as they are different. The DNA of Celine is in each and every one. The term “Haute Parfumerie” was perfectly chosen as the name of these remarkable fragrances, and Celine Rimbaud is the poem that was well worth the wait.
Initio Parfums Side Effect Review + Carnal Coziness Draw
Initio Parfums Side Effect is a boozy, sweetly spicy resinous perfume offset by tobacco and that ticks all the boxes for the perfect winter fragrance. The added ingredient of Hedione is known to release of pheromones in women.
Anatole Lebreton Racine Carrée Review (Anatole Lebreton) 2021 + Precious Roots Draw
Anatole Lebreton Racine Carrée lovingly captures some of the roots’ most delightful aromas, along with feelings that the broader meaning of the word evokes: groundedness and tranquility, that is soothing and comforting. In times of reoccurring travel restrictions and isolation, Anatole Lebreton Racine Carrée packs a sensorial and emotional impact that directly touches one’s heartstrings.
Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Review (Rodrigo Flores-Roux) 2021+ Reflection Meets Renewal Draw
Forged in Palo Santo smoke and fire comes a new creation from the house of Tom Ford which creatively advances a genre while respecting its history and strength of character. Tom Ford Ébène Fumé is a triumphant return to the glory days of the brand’s pillar Private Blend launches. Ébène Fumé was composed by the great Rodrigo Flores-Roux, the master perfumer behind some of Tom Ford’s classics such as Jasmin Rouge, Sahara Noir and the mega-hit Neroli Portofino.
Aedes de Venustas Signature, Pelargonium and Palissandre D’Or+ 3 You Should be Wearing Draw
One of the highlights of Aedes Perfumery is its Aedes de Venustas line, a collection of nine eaux de parfum created by some of the world’s greatest noses in concert with the store’s founders. While Iris Nazarena and Copal D’Azur are well-known in perfumista circles, Aedes de Venustas Signature, Palissandre Pelargonium and Palissandre D’Or are three that are often overlooked