Review

Bon Parfumeur 004 Review

French niche brand Bon Parfumeur is new to the fragrance world, having been founded in 2017, but has already made something of a reputation for itself as a purveyor of quality fragrances at affordable prices.  Taking the minimalist approach to perfumery that is so in vogue at the moment, each fragrance in the Bon Parfumeur…

J-Scent Sumo Wrestler Review

Japanese niche fragrance brand J-Scent has made a name for itself by offering up scents inspired by Japanese culture.  Ramune, for example, is an olfactory recreation of the famous Japanese soda of the same name; Hanamizake is based upon the idea of cherry blossom petals in a cup of sake; and Rakugan is inspired by…

Costume National Homme Parfum Review

Italian designer brand Costume National is known for its eccentric couture and stellar fragrances. Releases like Cyber Garden, Scent Intense, 21, and Soul have all been lauded by fragrance lovers for their quality and originality.  Costume National Homme, released in 2009 and composed by master perfumer Dominique Ropion, is no exception, having grown into a…

Xerjoff Naxos Review

Italian niche brand Xerjoff is known for big, bold, and luxurious fragrances.  Perfumes like Lira and Italica, rich gourmands, Nio, a modern take on a classic Italian cologne, and Richwood, a decadent blend of patchouli, rose, and authentic Mysore sandalwood, have become staples in the fragrance world.  Naxos, first released in 2015, is Xerjoff’s take…

Guerlain Bois d’Arménie Review

French perfume and cosmetics brand Guerlain has a rich and storied history in the world of perfumery. They’re known for innovative perfumes that have rightly come to be considered classics, such as Jicky, Shalimar, Mitsouko, Vetiver, Habit Rouge, and Samsara.  Today, they’re still kicking, releasing amazing blend after amazing blend, all with a touch of…

Arabian Oud Amiri Review

Arabian Oud is a Saudi niche house that is, by far, the largest Middle Eastern perfume brand. It even won a Guinness World Record for the best-selling unisex perfume brand in the world.  As the name of the brand implies, Arabian Oud is mostly known for its oud-based perfumes. However, the house also releases a…

Narciso Rodriguez Bleu Noir Eau de Parfum Review

“Blue” fragrances are all the rage these days. Between Dior’s Sauvage and its many iterations, Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel, YSL Y EDP, and Dolce & Gabbana’s K and Light Blue (among many others), the blue fragrance marketplace is crowded to say the least. Almost every major designer house has released their own take on the…

Guerlain Santal Royal Review

The French heritage perfume house Guerlain is no stranger to incredible scents. Founded in 1828, nearly two hundred years ago, Guerlain has created some of the most iconic and enduring classics in all of French perfume history, including such staples as Jicky, Shalimar, Mistsouko, Vetiver, Habit Rouge, and many, many more.  Of course, a lot…