INFO BYREDO “Slow Dance” 50ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I was in Selfridges in London and decided to visit the BYREDO counter. I told the salesperson that I had struggled to find a scent within the collection that I actually enjoyed. He presented me with Slow Dance and I was pleasantly surprised. HOW …
INFO Mithqal by Ard Al Zaafaran 100ml EDP. HOW DID WE GET HERE? I bought this fragrance as an anniversary gift for a partner. I soon realised how much I loved it myself and decided to invest! HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? Imagine you are an F1 driver who has just won 1st …
INFO Insolence by Guerlain 75ml EDT. HOW DID WE GET HERE? Many years ago I saw a colleague spray some perfume before she started her shift. Her sillage hit me instantly. I asked her what it was and she told me that it was Insolence. My partner at the time was kind enough to gift …
INFO Rococò by The Merchant of Venice 100ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I was in a traditional pharmacy in Venice and there was a “The Merchant of Venice” display inside. The wonderful Magdalena introduced me to the fragrance house. When I told her that I loved gourmand scents she gave me this fragrance …
INFO Murmure d’Eté by Plume Impression 80ml EDP. HOW DID WE GET HERE? I bought this blindly. Yes, I know. I live dangerously. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? This fragrance smells like a freshly manicured grass court on the morning of a Wimbledon final. Where the morning dew, green blades of grass and …
INFO Saffron and Orange Flowers by Zara 100ml EDP. HOW DID WE GET HERE? This was a last-minute purchase while I was in the queue to pay for other items. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? I love saffron. I love orange flowers. So in theory this fragrance should be an instant green flag. …
INFO Coromandel by Chanel 200ml EDP. HOW DID WE GET HERE? I explored the Chanel “Les Exclusifs” collection in Selfridges and this scent was my favourite within the range. My brother was kind enough to gift me this scent for my birthday. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? I tended to write off Chanel …
INFO “Yara” by Lattafa 100ml EDP. HOW DID WE GET HERE? Everyone on the “clock app” was raving about how much they loved this fragrance. As I found it for £15 online I decided to see for myself. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE ME FEEL? This fragrance smells like “pick me” in a bottle. Is …
INFO Tango by Masque Milano 35ml EDP. HOW DID WE GET HERE? I first discovered this scent at the perfume hall in Fortnum & Mason department store. I got the chance to experience it again at Esxence in Milan and finally decided to commit to a long-term relationship with the fragrance. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE …
INFO “Fire at Will” by Jovoy Paris 100ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? The first time that I experienced this fragrance was at the Jovoy Mayfair boutique in November last year. Jovoy Paris had a stand at Esxence in Milan this year and the owner and artistic director, François, was kind enough to gift …