Since a young age I have been fascinated with gemstones. Like an inquisitive magpie, I would wander the banks of rivers looking for unusual coloured stones that had been polished and shaped by the water's currents. Fast forward to the future and I still have numerous gemstones in my home. So when I came across [...]
I first came across Bois 1920 in Florence, Italy, whilst strolling down a narrow street near the famous Ponte Vechio. A range of brightly coloured perfume bottles lit up the window and like an inquisitive magpie, I couldn’t resist exploring. Bois 1920 was born during the 1920s when a gentleman named Guido Galardi collected lavender [...]
Choosing the perfect fragrance can sometimes be quite overwhelming, although I do hope my reviews help with that situation 😉 With so many fragrances on the market and limited access to stores to test them (due to current restrictions, how can you be certain that you're selecting the right fragrance before splashing that well-earned cash? [...]
Established in 1890, Graham & Pott started as a manufacturer of luxurious materials and were renowned for dressing some of the most prominent and respected figures in history. This esteemed reputation allowed the brand's business to flourish into a luxurious lifestyle brand. This therefore led to the creation of a stunning array of fragrances that [...]
I fell in love with Elegantes London immediately after laying eyes on this fragrance brand during a visit to London in 2019. Adorning a Lalique table on the second floor of Fortnum and Masons; Elegantes’ unique flacons glimmered in the light, filled with a golden elixir, like a treasure waiting to be discovered. I have [...]
When it comes to giving a gift for Valentines, what better way to say I love you than a beautiful fragrance that can be enjoyed by all. I’ve picked out a few of my favourite unisex fragrances to review that exude quality, refinement and sensuality. Tiziana Terenzi - Spirito Fiorentino I adore Tiziana Terenzi [...]
As the young heir to a family of architects that specialise in the design of arches, Maître de Claude went around the globe in the pursuit of new ideas and motifs to enrich his family’s heritage. Little did he know of what his future encounter with the world of perfume held for him. Inspired by [...]
When I discovered the luxury Italian fragrance house of Acqua di Parma, it wasn’t surprising that I instantaneously felt a connection due to my love of Italy. Their fragrances seem to capture the very essence of what this country is about, evoking many special memories for me. Despite ever-changing trends, Acqua di Parma’s renowned reputation, [...]
At the moment, we all need a little sparkle and light in our lives, so when I came across fragrance house Atelier Des Ors it was as if fate had provided me with the perfect antidote. Described as ‘Perfume with Poetry' Atelier Des Ors was created by the artistic Jean-Philippe Clermont and launched back in [...]
Most of you may know that I am absolutely obsessed with fragrances. For me, fragrances play an integral part of my identity, allowing me to express how I feel and highlight aspects of my personality. Fragrances have the power to change our mood, boost the spirit and evoke old memories. Not only do fragrances allow [...]
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