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KI starts with gourmand notes that remind me of chocolate. Although gourmand is often (too often, sometimes) related to sweet caramel notes, KI’s gourmand facet belongs in a different territory.…

I accidentally discovered Élisire through Instagram when the founder, Franck Salzwedel, had a live session with Fabrice Croisé, the founder of Scents of Wood (I wrote a post about their…

I’ve wanted Narciso Rodriguez L’Absolu since the first time I smelled it years ago, but I didn’t get myself a bottle because I wasn’t looking for this kind of smell.…

Psychotrope is multifaceted and evolves quickly on the skin before settling into a woody and ambery fragrance. The journey begins with a bitter, dusty, and slight gourmand-balsamic accent that reminds…

You know that feeling at the end of the day when you finally rest on your sofa, relax your mind, don’t think about anything else but feeling comfortable with you…

Oud Violet Intense is a bold, spicy, woody, ambery, and musky scent. The oud smells potent but smooth, blends beautifully with the ambers and opulent musks. There’s a tad fruitiness…