Category Archives: Resins

A Smaller Empire – Review: Parfum d’Empire Cuir Ottoman

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Leather – I have to say, I love it. That is fairly new for me and therefore I’m still somewhat  amazed at the fact. I had good experiences with the Parfum d’Empire line, so to try their leather scent was a must. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Oriental, Parfum d'Empire, Resins | Tagged , , , , , | 45 Comments

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

A Trip To Spain – Ramón Monegal Mini-Reviews Part I

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Ramón Monegal is a spanish niche house that only recently came to my attention when I saw their beautiful bottles popping up on First in Fragrance. Luckily not long after, the brand contacted me and kindly sent samples of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Chypre, Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Jasmine, Leather, Musk, Oriental, Patchouli, Ramon Monegal, Resins, Rose, Spicy, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 55 Comments

Mona’s Legacy – Mona Di Orio Les Nombres d’Or Rose Etoile de Hollande

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Mona do Orio’s take on rose is eagerly anticipated by everyone who knows and loves her work. Rose Etoile de Hollande was created by Mona herself, before her untimely and tragic death last December. Her business partner Jeroen Oude Songtoen thankfully … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Heliotrope, Leather, Mona di Orio, Musk, Patchouli, Resins, Rose, Spicy, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 61 Comments

One Man, Three Leathers – Review: Parfumerie Générale Cuir d’Iris, Cuir Venenum And L’Oiseau de Nuit

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Parfumerie Générale offers three leather scents in its stable and today I want to take a look at all three of them. Leather has been a note I did not like, let alone seek out for a long time. Mainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Fragrance Reviews, Fruity, Gourmand, Iris, Leather, Parfumerie Generale, Resins, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , | 45 Comments

Sweet Child Of Mine – Review: Guerlain Myrrhe&Délires

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

The newest release in the highly coveted (by me) and exclusive L’Art et la Matière line, called Myrrhe et Délires, Myrrh and Delusions, does not strike me as delusional, nor is it inducing any delusions on the part of the wearer … Continue reading →

Posted in Floral, Fragrance Reviews, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Myrrh, Oriental, Resins | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Arabian Nights – Review: Guerlain Songe d’un Bois d’Eté, Rose Nacrée de Désert and Encens Mythique d’Orient

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

I am inordinately happy about the fact that I managed to get my little Guerlain-crazy mitts on the latest trio of exclusive Eaux de Parfums. This time Guerlain made it even harder for us fans, since those three perfumes are … Continue reading →

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Fresh Baked Biker – Review: Armani Privé Cuir Noir

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

The Armani Privé line is very tempting. I love the look and the heft of the bottles, I love Ambre Orient and Bois d’Encens and I won’t even start with La Femme Bleue, before I get accused again of working it … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Armani Privé, Fragrance Reviews, Leather, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

The Swan – Review: Huitième Art Myrrhiad

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh was what the three wise men brought to the baby Jesus in his manger. They were the most precious gifts of the time and although that may have changed over the centuries, I still would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Amber, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Huitième Art, Myrrh, Resins, Vanilla | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Security Blanket – Review: Guerlain Tonka Impériale

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

I love Guerlain, I love gourmands, I love the L’Art et la Matière line, so Tonka Impériale was a slam-dunk for me. One of those rare perfumes you know you will love just by reading about them. Tonka Impériale was … Continue reading →

Posted in Benzoin, Fragrance Reviews, Gourmand, Guerlain, Guerlain L'Art et la Matière, Honey, Oriental, Resins, Vanilla, Woods | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments