Matiere Premiere, or ‘Raw Materials’ to you and me, is a collection of genderless fragrances released in 2019 by esteemed perfumer Aurelien Guichard. As the name suggests, Matiere Premiere perfumes have been produced using the finest raw ingredients that nature has to offer. These natural raw materials have been expertly combined to create an exceptional [...]
Chateau de Marly, built between 1679 and 1683 was a former French royal residence of Louis XIV who was known to party there with his favourite courtiers. Masked gala balls, concerts and exuberant meals were the norm providing an elegant and refined gathering for only the chosen few. These celebrations also held a scented history, [...]
From as far back as I remember I have always known my hair to be fine, thin and flyaway. It wasn’t until I hit my early thirties where I began to notice a gradual thinning and receding of my hairline. Navigating my way through a deluge of thickening products and shampoos, I often became exasperated [...]
It’s that time of year again where we start thinking about finding the perfect gift for our loved ones. I don’t know about you but last year due to restrictions, I had more than enough experience trawling laboriously through numerous websites. Therefore this year I have been so happy getting out to wander and peruse [...]
Founded in Rome in 1945, duo Nazareno Fonitcoli and business partner Gaetano Savini came together to create the epitome of Roman-style tailoring for men, Brioni. Combing their skills of master tailor and entrepreneurship, Brioni’s reputation grew exponentially and it wasn’t long before societies elite were lining up to be dressed by them. After sealing its [...]
Officine Universelle Buly 1803 is a French brand named after the famous nineteenth-century perfumer and founder Jean-Vincent Buly, sell a range of traditionally inspired products including fragrance, skincare and beauty. Every products harks back to their historic past, still carrying their original names but are creatively tweaked to suit the modern buyer. I first discovered [...]
Created by husband and wife duo Thomas and Ruth Méaulle, is the Parisian based perfume house Orlov. Graduating from HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in grading diamonds, Ruth has always had a huge passion for precious gems. After a misplaced diamond of hers turned up under one of her many perfume boxes (she is a [...]
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? [...]
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 [...]
With an abundant amount of experience in luxury fashion-retail, it was only natural for Dutch-born Levent Gunduz to create a luxury brand of his own. After years of dedicated research and in conjunction with numerous French master perfumers, Levent created a collection of exceptional fragrances inspired by the Oriental Oud perfume culture. It was important [...]
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