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 …
INFO Sea Salt Caramel by Bohoboco Perfume 50ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I had the privilege of meeting the creative director of Bohoboco, Michal Gilbert Lach, at Esxence 2023. I had the opportunity to explore the entire range and the purple hue of this fragrance spoke to me. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE …
INFO “The Rose” by Musicology Parfums 95ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? Musicology was a featured brand at Esxence 2023. I was initially intrigued by the scent called “‘Cause I’m Happy” as it was named after one of my favourite songs by Pharrell Williams. The wonderful Fabien took the time to speak to me …
INFO Co Co Violet by Amarsi 50ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I saw the Amarsi stand at Esxence and I was intrigued by the brand’s name and it’s colourful bottles. As one of the Amarsi representatives was talking to me about the history of the brand, a woman with beautiful hair and an …
INFO “Jungle L’Elephant” by Kenzo 100ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I watched a YT video about fragrances that have the strongest projection. This perfume was consistently mentioned in people’s lists. The fact that Dominque Ropion is the perfumer behind this was enough to motivate me to blind-buy it. HOW DOES THIS FRAGRANCE MAKE …
INFO Delina Exclusif by Parfums de Marly 75ml EDP HOW DID WE GET HERE? I got the opportunity to visit the Parfums De Marly boutique on Rue Cambon the last time I was in Paris. I had heard so much about this fragrance on social media so I wanted to see what the big fuss …