Category Archives: Chypre

The Gentle Breezes Of Spring – Review: Parfums de Nicolai Week-end à Deauville

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Parfums de Nicolai is a line that is so much under the radar it is really a shame. I blame the packaging, because once you get past that, the perfumes are exquisite and very well worth your time and attention. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Green, Parfums Nicolai | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 64 Comments

Radiance – Review: Hermès Jour d’Hermès

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

The third bottle on my tray of heavy rotation perfumes at the moment also comes (no surprises there) from the capable hands of Jean-Claude Ellena. Jour d’Hermès was released in December at Hermès boutiques and will go into wide release … Continue reading →

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Shameless Beauty – Review: Hermès 24 Faubourg

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I bought a bottle of the Quadrige edition of 24 Faubourg on the last day of 2012 (for 20% off, people!). I did that for several reasons (not including the 20% off enticement, I would have bought it at full … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Hermès, Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 94 Comments

Pure Joy? – Review: Ann Gerard Perle de Mousse

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

I thought Cuir de Nacre would be my favorite in this new line of three exceptionally well made perfumes, but it turns out – as it so frequently does – that I was wrong. It has been a while that … Continue reading →

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Hope In A Bottle – Review: Bissoumine Les Fleurs de Nall

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

A good, classic floral composition is a thing of beauty. My last great love in that genre is the very hard to find and unfortunately rather expensive Amouage Beloved. I am saving for a bottle, but maybe (just maybe) I … Continue reading →

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Where Fairies Dwell – Review: Vero Profumo Mito

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

Vero Kern is a much admired woman in Perfumeland. Many of us not only revere her creations – Vero Profumo – but also the woman herself. She is inspiring and exudes a joy for living, a happiness, a positive energy … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Green, Vero Profumo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Intellectual Exercise With Pineapple – Review: Parfums MDCI Le Rivage des Syrtes

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

I fell in love with three perfumes (Péché Cardinal, Rose de Siwa, Chypre Palatin) of MDCI lately so financially speaking I’m very thankful I did not fall for Le Rivage des Syrtes, but it is a unique and very interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Parfums MDCI | Tagged , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Stop Screaming! – Review: Penhaligon’s Eau Sans Pareil

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Eau sans Pareil is part of the Anthology collection, a series of perfumes re-invented, re-imagined, re-created based on past Penhaligon’s releases. Sans Pareil means unparalleled, and while I would not go so far and apply that to the entire perfume, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chypre, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Oakmoss, Penhaligon's, Powdery, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

A Spot In The Shade – Review: Parfums MDCI Vepres Siciliennes

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

Vepres Siciliennes, named after the opera “I vespri siciliani” by Guiseppe Verdi, is a fruity green chypre fragrance. I believe this is a perfume that is easily overlooked, especially in a collection of perfumes as magnificent as the one MDCI … Continue reading →

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A Trip To Spain – Ramon Monegal Mini-Reviews Part II

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

After a look at the first seven perfumes from the Spanish niche house of Ramón Monegal (see Part I), here are the seven more feminine leaning perfumes. Apart from being available at First in Fragrance, and through their own website … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Honey, Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Mimosa, Musk, Orange Blossom, Oriental, Patchouli, Ramon Monegal, Resins, Rose, Tuberose, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments