Ever since my first visit to the Middle East, I gained a newfound appreciation for perfumery and the particular style of fragrance from this part of the world. The sweet smell of Oud from a passing Emirate in the UAE, the smoke-filled rooms laced with bakhoor and the perfume souks glistening with scented elixirs entranced [...]
It is safe to say I was an instant fan of Jo Loves since walking into their London store on 42 Elizabeth Street . As I took in the scented air and cast my eye over the crisp white packaging embellished with that distinguishable red dot, I couldn’t wait to explore their range of fragrances, [...]
Matiere Premiere is a collection of fragrances released in 2019 by esteemed perfumer Aurelien Guichard. Matiere Premiere, or ‘Raw Materials’ to you and I was born in the fragrance capital Grasse in France. Aurelien was immersed in the world of perfumery from a young age as his grandparents grew a selection of flowers used by [...]
I first discovered Maison Crivelli in 2019 whilst on a visit to Paris, its striking modern orange and white branding immediately lured me in. A passionate advisor guided me around each of the fragrances and I was instantly captivated, you could even say it was love at first smell. Founded by Parisian born Thibaud Crivelli [...]
Inspired by the creations of surrealist artist Salvador Dali is the fascinating and imaginative fragrance house, Dali Haute Parfumerie. Consisting of three unique luxury collections this high French perfumery delves deep into Dali’s world, creating stunning scents that exude the nature and spirit of one of the greatest artists of the history of modern art. [...]
My first experience of Maison Francis Kurkdjian was in one of London’s prestigious department stores. This range of fragrances immediately caught my eye as their vessels exuded an alluring understated luxury. With a vast range to choose from, I soon worked my way through them, treating my senses to a complex range of undeniably beautiful [...]
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