I did not know how I got there: I walked through an autumn wood in the twilight country; it was wonderful how I journeyed then to light. Montri Umavijani The…
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Afternoon Swim, citrus in blue Afternoon Swim smells simple, yet it actually contains a touch of naturals here and there to give gradients and textures to the citruses. Citruses made…
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Rose of No Man’s Land is a modern, bright, spicy, and woody rose. One of the best rose perfume. Rose of No Man’s Land is an unusual interpretation of rose…
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It’s almost midnight here.I just finished writing one post for this blog, did my online Sunday service, took a shower, worked on my other business, and now I’m sitting on…
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I write by the candlelight in a night wrapped by many layers of dreams. Montri Umavijani Splendiris is truly dreamy. I’m drowning in my own imagination while smelling it on…
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This is the first (marketed) feminine fragrance that was created around a very masculine core, cedarwood. Here, in this sleek bottle, people discover the feminine side of a wood. The…
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Le Labo’s Santal 33 smells minimalist but highly polished. The smoky and creamy woody facets remind me of high-end furniture, a luxurious hotel lobby, or a classic bar. Santal is…
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Ylang-ylang essential oil (EO) is one of the most important ingredients in perfumery because of its versatility. Its floral-fruity profile is truly one-of-a-kind. Ylang-ylang EO’s unique profile, high performance, and…
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Fresh in the Yves Saint Laurent fine fragrance portfolio, Libre is a new pillar born in 2019 and beautifully created in a collaboration between two master perfumers: Anne Flipo and…
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Declaration is a rich woody and spicy fragrance combined with bright citrus. In the first sniff, I am captivated by the combination of the cedarwood and orris accord. The sweet…