Best Perfumes of 2018 (Top 20 plus 1) + Part 2 Draw

Ermano and Michelyn: Best Perfumes of 2018 (Top 20 plus 1) 

Yesterday Ermano and I gave you our Best (and Worst) of 2018 by category. Ermano lives in Milan, Italy and I live in New York City. Often I am asked is there a difference between how people from different countries judge what makes a best perfume? Once again, in compiling our best perfumes of 2018, we are more alike than we are different. Perhaps I am more familiar with American, indie and natural perfumes, but I think that is changing as more and more small perfumeries are shipping worldwide. Here are our Top 20 (plus 1) Best Perfumes of 2018Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief

Best Perfumes of 2018 (in alphabetical order)

Ralf Schwieger photo by CaFleureBon

Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé (Ralf Schwieger)- I do not fare well with incense or strong musk perfumes, but Musc Ensense’s swirls of incense wafts through folds of amber silk that caress my bare skin. Traces of his musky scent linger on my pillow; I feel his lips gently brushing the hollow of my neck and I am distracted all day. The Kama Sutra of perfume.- Michelyn

Aftelier Perfumes Alchemy: One of the Best Perfumes of 2018 is a reworking of a limited edition solid fragrance from 2008. Mandy Aftel, my natural perfumer of the year 2018 and MVP of 2017 has brought us a bouquet of voluptuous flowers that fully blossom with the addition of rare vintage essences of cinnamon, benjoin, labdanum, and resins. A perfume of beauty is a joy forever. – Michelyn

Amouage Imitation Woman: (Christopher Chong and Pierre Negrin): Inspired by 70s disco glamour, it is one of the most evocative fragrances of an era when alcohol, tears and drugs flowed. Smoky incense, woods and licorice mix with aldheydes that are as sparkling as a mirrored disco ball. -Ermano

Anatole Lebreton Cornaline: Inspired by the intricate jewelry with precious carnelian combs portrayed by Alphonse Mucha in his Zodiac, this perfume is the proof that Anatole Lebreton, who is often overlooked, is a talent that bears watching year after year. At once vintage and modern,   the three prominent notes of geranium, iris and peach add up to so much more than the sum of their  parts. Lauryn Beer once dubbed Anatole Breton "the Odilon Redon of perfumers". We can’t think of a better description for his talent and creativity.  -Michelyn and Ermano

Antonio Alessandria FàraWhen we were at Esxence, this past April three of our editors had a chance to preview Antonio Alessandria Parfums Fara. Needless to say, each wanted to do the review and that was a decision worthy of King Solomon, so it is no surprise it is one of our best perfumes of 2018. The seventh fragrance created by Antonio Alessandria for his eponymous brand.  Fara was inspired by the intense Sicilian heat that creates a thirst that can only be quenched with a drink at the “cioschi”. Lemon, minty, and salt froth into a delightful effervescent cocktail. Our thirst for Fara continues into the long winter ahead – Michelyn and Ermano

Cartier Carat: Like diamonds that catch the light to scatter it into a thousand reflections, the adroit skill of Perfumer Mathilde Laurent succeeds into transforming a fruity rose into a sparkling gem.  –Ermano and Michelyn

Chloe Nomade: A fresh modern chypre created from 7 proprietary Givaudan ingredients by our 2013 Rising Star and this year’s perfumer of the year Quentin Bisch. Joyful –Michelyn

DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise is a botanical cherry that in my opinion is every bit as good, albeit different as Tom Ford Lost Cherry (which was my favorite of Tom Ford this year at a fraction of the price) and  composed with Dawn’s meticulous attention to nuance and color.. Did I mention it is all natural? – Michelyn

Natalia Outeda & Rodrigo Flores Roux

Frassai A Fuego Lento: A collaboration between creative director Natalia Outeda and Givaudan master perfumer and my 2018 (and 2014) best perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, A Fuego Lento is one of the best florals in a year of amazing florals and an example of restraint and elegance underscored by unabashed sexiness  "A Fuego Lento" translates from Spanish into "simmer" is scent as slow burn. To be worn with caution. At night. With a Do Not Disturb Sign. –Michelyn

Hiram Green Hyde: Such a change from the honeyed, haylike floracy of Slowdive. Dive into Hyde. The best leather perfume of 2018. Maybe in years. Yes, it is all natural as well. There is a reason Hiram Green has won our 2014 and 2016 awards Michelyn

Houbigant Essence Rare 2018 (Jean Claude Ellena): A reinterpretation of the 1973 Houbigant release, Essence Rare perfectly balances the classic French “grand bouquet”.  A ruffling of dewy petals are sprinkled with patchouli dragees.  If your idea of Jean-Claude  Ellena ‘s  oeuvre is as a minimalist watercolorist Houbigant  Essence Rare will change your perception. The Maitre brings his flawless aesthetic and technical prowess to the next level. A precious gem- Ermano and Michelyn (This was our best  perfume of 2018).

Francois Henin and Cecile Zarokian

Jovoy Remember Me: Last year, I wrote about neo-gourmands as an emerging trend and Jovoy Remember Me by Cecile Zarokian is a perfect example of the brave new world ahead… sophisticated, complex and imbued with emotion. Cecile was inspired by a trip with Francois Henin in Qatar, when she went for the opening of the Jovoy boutique. She discovered a local drink, ‘Karak’, a milk tea very sweet, with lots of spices like cardamom and ginger. They explored the souk, full of different fascinating scents, where many spices meet woody and leathery smells…”Then we kept exploring the city and during one of our walks I had the pleasure to smell again a frangipani blossom, which has an exquisite and divine scent, so spellbinding and so complex that it makes it a fragrance itself. This characteristic smell allows us to travel instantly, thanks to its solar and spicy notes. At the conclusion of this trip, I was filled with emotions.”, Cecile, so was I. One of the Best perfumes of 2018 and visionary-Michelyn

Maison Rebatchi Joyeux Osmanthe (Maurice Roucel): I had only a brief sniff of this after Pitti, from a new perfumery created by Mohamed Rebatchi and it is aptly named. One of the best perfumes of 2018, again created by Maurice Roucel. Osmanthus and tuberose lovers will rejoice as M. Roucel strikes a balance between pulpy osmanthus flower and heady tuberose. –Michelyn

Jeroen Oude Sogtoen and Fredrik Dalman

Mona di Orio Santal Nabataea: "The whole of Mona Di Orio Santal Nabataea rests on my attempt at recreating the texture and colour of the sandstone that makes this ancient city so unique. It was important for me to make something modern you see and getting this effect right was something I believed would bring the fragrance and the Nabataeans into the 21st century”-Fredrik Dalman. Since his tenure as the inhouse perfumer the Mona di Orio collection Nabatea is Mr. Dalman’s most mature and deftly crafted creation. Striations of three sandalwoods layer over earthy hues of spices, coffee and amber lending a mineral patina. Easily one of the best perfumes of 2018 for sandalwood lovers like us – Ermano and Michelyn

Olivier Durbano Pyrit Ana Tra: A departure from the master of Incense, Olivier’s 14th perfume takes us through a purification of the soul. Lifting the spirit from darkness into a warm embrace of balmy and floral leather that evokes Cuir de Roussie- Ermano and Michelyn

Neela Vermeire Niral: East as seen by West is a pretty common theme and yet Neela Vermeire through the Silk Road brings us an exceptional rendition based on a kaleidoscopic composition around iris surrounded by sparkling florals and tea. Shimmering.-Ermano

Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria (Luca Maffei & Gian Luc Perris): Bridging tradition and innovation, Perfumer Luca Maffei and Gian Luca Perris create pure Italian refinement and pay homage to traditional techniques by using hand sponged bergamot oil and savory timur pepper in yet another glorious citrus–  Ermano and Michelyn

Shalini Amorem Rose (Maurice Roucel): One  never grows tired of roses and  perfumes that speak of immortal love, or any  fragrance by master Maurice Roucel. What's really captivating about Amorem Rose is the golden radiance of saffron dipped rose petals that as Shalini says "melt your heart". -Ermano

L’Iris de Fath: This fragrant unicorn  brought back to life is the embodiment of a young girl with perfect pitch. Immortal flawlessness by the young perfumers of Maelstrom.-Ermano and Michelyn

Masque (Homage to) Hemingway: The usually avant garde Masque Milano, surprised us with a modern classic in what is certainly one of the best perfumes of 2018. Alessandro Brun and Riccardo Tedeschi enlisted rising star Fanny Bal of IFF to create the best vetiver fragrance we have smelled in many years. Fanny Ball used 3 spectacular natural materials – vetiver Haiti, – vetiver Java and – vetiver heart in the largest percentage on the market (more than 50% in the total formula). The “homage” to Hemingway is conjured with the addition of ginger and Iff’s Khusinil© – a rhubarb/citrus/vetiver component. There is quite nothing like it  this year – Michelyn and Ermano

Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli (Patricia and Axel  De Nicolai): Can we compare this to a summer day? In Cap Antibes? In a year of exceptional citrus fragrances Cap Neroli is on both our lists as one of the best perfumes of 2018. It it is not a neroli soliflore. Yes, the entire orange: pulp, twig, flower, branch and leaf is there but so is the herbal astringency of rosemary which feels like a light ocean breeze as our sun warmed bodies are showered with petals of Mediterranean blooms. –Michelyn and Ermano

Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief and Ermano Picco, Editor

For our Best Fragrances of 2018 Part 1 Draw open to all ÇaFleureBon registered  readers (be sure to register or your comment won’t count:

International: Houbigant Rare Essence, EU, USA and Canada (There is only one winner see yesterday’s post)

International: Neela Vermeire 60 ml Niral, EU, USA and Canada (There is only one winner see yesterday’s post)

photo CaFleureBon

Worldwide: 30 ml of Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli

Worldwide:  1 dram bottle of DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise

International: EU, USA and Canada one 3.4 oz tester of Musc Encensé

International: EU, USA and Canada 35 ml bottle of Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)

International: EU and USA 5 ml bottle of Anatole Breton Cornaline

International: EU, USA and Canada 100 ml of Bergamotto di Calabria

International, EU, USA and Canada: 50 ml of Hiram Green Hyde (There is only one winner see yesterday’s post)

USA:  7.5 ml Travel Spray of Shalini Amorem

USA: Frassai Discovery Set of Parfums Blondine, Tian Di, Verano Porteño, A Fuego Lento and Teisenduu (There is only one winner see yesterday’s post)

There will be draws every day, this is day 2 and there are 3 more days to go and each comment you leave will increase your chances of winning. What did you think of our 20 (plus 1) Best Perfumes of 2018? Which Best Perfumes of 2018 that are being offered here would you like to win and where do you live?  We spend quite a bit of time on these posts, so show us some love! Draw closes January 1, 2019

Part 1: The Best and Worst Perfumes of 2018 by Michelyn and Ermano is here

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  • I would love love love to try the Masque Hemingway tribute. Vetiver is my jam, and I can’t even imagine how wonderful a scent it is when combined with ginger and the other notes.

    Every year, your list inspires me to seek out new perfumers and scents.

  • Thank you for this interesting and comprehensive list! I would love to try Essence Rare, Chloe Nomade, Hyde, and Remember Me. I’m in the US.

  • Oh man. SO many great choices!
    Would love to win the Eau Cerise, Musc Encensé or Masque Milano.
    Thanks for the generous giveaway, I live in the U.S.

  • 2018 was a good year! Thank you all for your reviews! If I had to choose based on what I know, I think I’d pick Essence Rare, Cap Neroli, or Cornaline! I’d be grateful to experience any of them though! I’m in the U.S.

  • I haven’t had the opportunity to smell most of the fragrances you have metioned in this article. Of those that I have had the chance to try, I liked most of them very much. My favorites are: Mona Di Orio Santal Nabataea, Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria, Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli and Frassai A Fuego Lento.
    The ones I would like to win are:
    1. Hiram green Hyde
    2. Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria
    3. Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    4. Masque (Homage to) Hemingway
    5. Frassai A Fuego Lento
    6. DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise
    7. Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli

  • Thank you for the chance to win.
    Favorites are also Zoolology Moth, Tauer L’oud, and Tom Ford, Lost Cherry.
    If I win I would like
    Essence Rare
    Hyde
    Cloe Nomad

  • Monica Beaton says:

    Another chance at a fabulous draw – and some great additions to the list! I’d love to try Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli, Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé, DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise, Masque Milano, Anatole Breton Cornaline, Bergamotto di Calabria.

  • You both must be exhausted and thank you for such beautiful descriptions. I especially loved the remember me, cap neroli, A fuego lento and music ensense. I felt like I could smell them. Should I win I would all those from the draw and the houbigant.

  • middleagedandmixed says:

    Best of the year lists are my favorite, and I can only imagine the time and hard work it took for you both to narrow it down to 20. There are so many houses I need to try in 2019 and this list helps give some guidance to what feels like an overwhelming and ever growing list. Honestly, I would feel lucky to win any of these fragrances, but I’m very interested in:
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    DSH Eau Cerise
    Aedes Musc Encensé
    Masque Milano (Ode to Hemingway)
    Frassai discovery set

  • What a fabulous draw part 2. I am so interested in these fragrances. I live in CA, USA. Happy New Years!!!
    Tester of Musc Encensé
    Frassai discovery set
    Hiram green Hyde
    Masque Milano (Ode to Hemingway)
    Bergamotto di Calabria
    DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise
    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli

  • All are worthy of the title BEST. I’m abig fan of Aedes de Venustas perfumes. My choices: Musc Ensencé or Bergamotto di Calabria or Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway) or Cap Neroli or Shalini Amorem or Eau Cerise or Cornaline. I hope I’m understanding the rules,lol. USA

  • Oh my God! So many wonderful choices … Every year, I am amazed by so many beautiful fragrances and 2018 is no exception…And I love reading Cafleurebon..I would choose DASH Eau Cerise, Hiram Green Hyde or Anatole Breton Cornaline..can I add one? Aedes Musc Insensé..I’m from Montreal

  • Wow! What a list and desciptions! So many more fragrances to try, and looking forward to reading more articles.

    If I’m lucky, I’d love to try Neela Vermeire Niral, Masque Milano Homage to Hemingway, Bergamotto di Calabria, Houbigant Rare Essence, or Frassai Discovery Set.
    Thanks again for these opportunities, and I’m from Renton, WA USA.

  • Thanks for amazing list theres a bunch of new ones haven’t heard of , really appreciate the work you guys put in to these and for bringing us these awesome giveaways.Mona Di Orio Santal Nabataea is one on article dying to try along with Olivier Durbano Pyrit Ana Tra …both sound intriguing .

    If somehow the perfumes gods shine upon me and I am lucky enough to win these are my pics:
    -Musc Encensé
    -Bergamotto di Calabria
    -Masque Milano
    -Hiram green Hyde
    -cap neroli
    -Niral
    -Houbigant Rare Essence

    Canada here …..Thanks again for awesome article/giveaway 🙂

  • Great list!!! Sadly I was only familiar with two on the list. Nomad and Remember Me. I know my local shop has trouble keeping Remember Me in stock. At least I now know what to seek out to try. That Cap Neroli sounds awesome from your description with the whole plant!! Sounds like the mediterranean in a bottle which would be lovely right now. Yes, you have outdone yourself on your article here at year’s end. I’d love to win the Cap Neroli or the Eau Cerise. Looking forward to part 3. USA.

  • I love Hemingway and have read many of his books, therefore anything that has connection to him sparks my interest. Plus, Masque Milano is a house with many admirers and I would like to test their homage creation to the great writer.

    I am in EU. Thank you!

  • It’s great to hear the different takes on the fragrances which can be so subjective. The more varied opinions you hear, the more likely you are able to get a broader scope and interpretation of the fragrance.

    Would love to try Cap Neroli (pdn fanboy here), Green Hyde, Bergamotto di Calabria! CAN

  • Unexceptionable list as Always, it borders on perfection. It presents many suggestions and ideas for future purchases and tests. The most attractive for me are:
    Masque Milano homage to Hemingway
    Hiram Green Hyde
    Neela Vermeire Niral
    I live in EU
    Thanks!

  • Wonderful list, and thank you! These end-of-year lists often inform my purchases for the following year. That said, I spent much of this year in my beloved Greece, and I wore Cap Neroli all summer long. It really was perfect, I have trouble finding perfumes for hot weather, so this one was a unicorn!
    I’d love to try the Niral or Eau Cerise, thank you.
    I’m in the US

  • Again a wonderful list. To me he most interesting ones are the same as yesterday.Too bad though that Shalini is not for EU. They are impossible to find in EU.
    My choices would be:
    Houbigant Essence Rare
    Neela Vermeire Niral
    Hiram Green Hyde
    I’m in EU. Thank you again for this wonderful draw.
    Cafleurebon is the best.

  • I haven’t smelled many of the perfumes in the list, but I’ve really liked Niral and Cap Néroli. I consider these two as two of the 2018 bests as well. I’m really interested in Hyde as well so I have a sample coming on its way!

    Thank you for summarising these beauties of the year. I would like to win Neela Vermeire Niral, Nicolaï Cap Néroli, Houbigant Essence Rare, Aedes Musc Ensencé, Masque Hemingway, Hiram Green Hyde. I live in EU.

  • [somehow my first entry doesn’t show]

    Please allow me to take this opportunity for expressing my sincere gratitude to the whole ça fleure bon team. It’s amazing what you do for us. Your site is an invaluable source of information and emotion around our shared passion, you truly spread the love for niche perfumes.

    And these draws! Lucky us you continuously manage to provide all these gems!

    Since I’m not a floral nor a gourmand fan, some of today’s list I didn’t look for so far. I smelled some though: Musc Encense is a great take of those up to date soft skin/fur scents, I really liked it (and Schwieger’s Iris Nazarena is an all time top 10). Santal Nabataea will be acquired by my wife in a few days for good reasons and then worn by both of us (she doesn’t know yet 😉 MM Hemingway! As a Vetiver enthusiast, I ususally like all vetiver releases, but it’s hard to find new ones to love. This one I sampled twice so far and can’t get it out of my head…
    Still open: Frassai is a brand I wish to explore so much, given all the latest praise! Cecile Zarokian, besides being beautiful, creates beautiful perfumes, so I’d love to smell Jovoy’s Remember Me.

    Wishes to win to Germany:
    -Hiram Green Hyde
    -Masque Milano Hemingway
    -Perris MC Bergamotto di Calabria

  • Yana_Tommelise says:

    Amazing giveaways! It is my second time of participation in the draw for Musc Encense. Musk is a tricky note for me but since I’ve found my favorite musky scent this year wich is Musc Noble by Guerlain I am looking for more amazing MUSK! I’d be so so happy to win it. Germany. Thank you for these opportunities

  • Well done, Michelyn and Ermano, for this – equally exciting – second part!
    I mostly share your feelings concerning the fragrances on your list(s) that I’ve tried; as for the others, I’m noting them down, so as to try them all, of possible!
    From the descriptions of the ones I haven’t been able to try yet, I’m mostly enticed by Frassai A Fuego Lento and Antonio Alessandria Fara (in addition to the Houbigant and Neela Vermeire scents I already noted yesterday).
    Needless to say I’d be thrilled to win ANY of the fragrances (so generously) offered, in order of preference:
    – Houbigant Rare Essence
    – Neela Vermeire 60 ml Niral
    – Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    – Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria
    – 50 ml of Hiram Green Hyde
    – Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    – 30 ml of Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    – 1 dram bottle of DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise
    – 5 ml bottle of Anatole Breton Cornaline

    Congratulations to the Editor in Chief and to all contributors for a year of dedicated, beautiful work.
    A big thank you to all the wonderful sponsors for another year of amazing prizes for the readers.
    I live in EU (France).

  • Definitely found some scents I’d now be trying. L’Iris de Fath being one.

    Love to win the Musc Encensé tester. US

  • Great choices I haven’t tried too many of them I really liked chloe nomad the whole chloe line is really good, and I hope to try amouages imitation soon. I think out of all the bottled in would most like to try hemmingway by Masque Milano, they have been getting alot of talk recently especially in the Instagram community and I especially love their presentation. I would have to say my favorite release of the year is probably clutch from perfumology it just suits my taste perfectly with its gourmand woody leathery vibe. I hope you all had a merry Christmas and I wish you all a happy new year! Thanks for the giveaway I am in Arizona.

  • Often I am asked is there a difference between how people from different countries judge what makes a best perfume?
    YES – 100%
    Again a great article ,even through again i disagree with some of the choices.I will comment only fragrances i’ve smelled :
    Cartier Carat – chosen by Ermano .To me it’s average at best with horrible performance.
    Chloe Nomade – chosen by both Ermano and Michelyn .A good fragrance , but the best designer for 2018-i don’t think so.
    Jovoy Remember Me – chosen by Michelyn . Fantastic fragrance – 100% agree with her.Bought a sample right after i watched Sebastians contributed review for Cafleurebon.In my wish-list for a full bottle.
    Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria chosen by both Ermano and Michelyn.Glorious citrus no doubt .Perfect summer scent.
    My choices in no particular order:
    1. Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    2. Neela Vermeire Niral
    3. Hiram Green Hyde
    4. Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    5. Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria
    Tnx for the article and the giveaway
    Non-stop back and forth between USA and Scotland (UK and EU). 1 week is US->next one in Scotland and so on.Basically both USA and UK/EU at the same time.

  • I very love to reed these articles, however I have not tried any fragrance from the list. But those sounds really wonderful.
    If I would be as lucky to win, my choices:
    – 3.4 oz tester of Musc Encensé
    – 100 ml of Bergamotto di Calabria
    – 50 ml of Hiram Green Hyde
    – Houbigant Rare Essence
    – Neela Vermeire 60 ml Niral
    – 30 ml of Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    – 35 ml bottle of Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    – 5 ml bottle of Anatole Breton Cornaline
    – 1 dram bottle of DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise
    Thank you for the chance. I live in the EU.

  • James Weaver says:

    The best fragrance of 2018 is Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé A luxurious Fragrance with a soft projection. If I could win My firsy choice would be 3.4 oz tester of Musc Encensé my second choice would be 100 ml of Bergamotto di Calabria

  • Such s fantastic list of must haves imho
    My favorites are musc ensense and the Bergamotto. Also Hyde
    You guys need to take a break

    I live in the USA

  • I would love to get to test L’Iris de Fath as there is a whole legend surrounding this fragrance. Everybody talks about the vintage and everyone dreams of testing it.

    I am in EU and my choices are Musc Encense and Bergamotto Di Calabria.

    Thank you!

  • As I’ve said in the past, I love these lists. This year is surprising to me in that I don’t think I’ve tried but one on this list. I cut way back on ordering samples this year. So now I have a whole list to try. I would be pleased with any of these but in particular:
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    – Neela Vermeire 60 ml Niral
    – Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    – Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria
    – 50 ml of Hiram Green Hyde
    – Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    – 30 ml of Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    Thanks for your excellent year of keeping readers up to date in the newest perfumes and thanks to all the generous perfumers who have contributed. Onward to 2019!

  • farawayspices says:

    The reviews make me want to try them all! The review of Musc Encensé was so evovative! I would love to try this perfume, it would be a pleasure to win this one! Thank you for the opportunity.

  • What a great list I saw this on Instagram
    I would love to try homage to Hemingway and cap neroli and of course the houbigant.
    I loved the description for musc ensense but I bought it after I read about it here. Remember me will go onto my to try list as will the Rebatchi Joyeux osmanthe

  • BostonScentGuy says:

    I haven’t tried a ton of these, as I haven’t really had too much time to explore scent in New York this year, but I did enjoy Carat and Musc Encense. Of course I wanted to try the Iris Gris recreation, but don’t want to at the same time. I lucked upon a well preserved 6-7ml mini in a coffret for a song about 10 years ago, and treasured every drop, not once regretting using it vs. selling it! I keep hearing about how wonderful Hyde is, which means I must make it to Twisted Lily or some other such location soon! The Jovoy also sounds great, and I love Cecile Zarokian’s work for MDCI.

    Thanks so much for the draw. If I were to win, I’d love to own Hyde, Masque Milano Hemingway, or Musc Encense (though any would be great!). I’m in the US.

  • Symbian Pandora says:

    Love these posts.
    There are so many releases that the average person just cannot keep up, sample wise or price wise as scents are getting more and more expensive.
    That is where Cafleurebon is a great tool for us, your recommendations at least point us in a good direction.
    That said, I do own Nomade, biugjt rwcentlyand I am familiar with Cecile Zarokian’s work, since I own Jovoy Private Label and Masque Milano Tango.
    Haven’t smelled anything from Houbigant since the ‘70’s!
    I am familiar with Hiram Green’s work, but not Hyde.
    Therefore, if I were to win, I wiuld love:
    Remember Me
    Hemingway
    Hyde.
    Thanks to all for the draw, and thank you Cafleurebon for the opportunity.
    I am in the USA.

  • A lot of wonderful fragrances. I would love to win and try : Musc Encense, Cap Neroli, Houbigant rare essence, neela vermeire. I am in the EU, thanks for the draw and happy holidays.

  • I truly am amazed how truly alike you both are in your choices. I know that these posts are difficult to get put together, and I appreciate your efforts, more than you know. Thanks for sharing your choices and I look forward to these posts always at the end of the year.
    I would love
    Neela Vermeire Niral
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    Frassai A Fuego Lento
    In no specific order. Once again CaFleureBon has out-done themselves. I look forward to the remaining best of posts.

  • I really enjoyed Chloe Nomade and think it is deserving of Top 20 of 2018. In a cloud of sweet fragrances the fresh modern chypre stood out to me as well. Nice work Quentin Bisch! (I’d like to win the Bergamotto di Calabria and Hiram Green Hyde and I live in Arkansas.)

  • Hyde! Best leather perfume of 2018?! Maybe in years?! Wow, I need this. I am a big fan of leather fragrance and this one sounds incredibly unique and special. I think it would be perfect for slashing through the cold weather in my area. It sounds like it is well deserving of Top 20 for 2018. (I’d like to win the Bergamotto di Calabria and Hiram Green Hyde and I live in Arkansas.)

  • Love to get your opinions on fragrances – especially when you are picking your best of lists. Some jump out at me – Aedes de Venustas & Cartier – Love the descriptions provided and I want to smell them both right now. 🙂

    I’d love to receive any of the following (I’m in US)
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    Aedes de Venustas Musc
    Shalini Amorem
    Bergamotta di Calabria
    Frassai Discovery Set
    Neela Vermeire Niral

    thanks so much!

  • Italian citrus fragrances are second to none. However to read that Bergamotto Di Calabria contains the precious material called the ‘Bergamot sponge’. The extraction is still done manually – incredible! I hear this bergamot is a sparkling fragrance that energizes the wearer so I’ll have to experience this one. (I’d like to win the Bergamotto di Calabria and Hiram Green Hyde and I live in Arkansas.)

  • I think this may be one of the Best of 2018 lists I’ve seen! I love the variety of fragrances and how each is a masterpiece in itself but as a collection – fantastic list! I really appreciate CaFleureBon and all the great content I receive weekly! To have the opportunity to win a fragrance I may never have the opportunity to purchase is a gift from heaven. Thank YOU for all your content and the giveaways! Looking forward to reading in 2019. (I’d like to win the Bergamotto di Calabria and Hiram Green Hyde and I live in Arkansas.)

  • Another great piece, thank you. I am familiar with many on this list, but many I haven’t tried. I appreciate your descriptions and reasons for inclusion on the list. Of the ones in the draw, I’m most interested in Neela Vermeire Niral, Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé, and Perris Bergamotto di Calabria. US.

  • It’s interesting that you talk about different perspectives which depend upon the place where we smell a certain perfume. Some are made for the sunny Italy, or a seaside, or a dry, hot afternoon, some are made to be worn at night or in the rain.

    The year is almost over but I still got “miles to go” i.e. many releases to try. However, there are a few I adore and I was glad to see them mentioned – Nomade, Carat, Hyde and l’Iris de Fath.
    Also, I’ve fallen in love with YSL Blouse and all of the Parfums Dusita. Need them all!

    Thank you for the beautiful reviews, it’s been a great year.

    Worldwide: 30 ml of Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    Worldwide: 1 dram bottle of DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise
    I’m from Russia.

  • DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise sounds interesting and caught me by surprise to make the Top 20 of 2018. I do like the idea of my fragrances being all natural. I’m interested to know the longevity of the fragrance compared to TF Lost Cherry. (I’d like to win the Bergamotto di Calabria and Hiram Green Hyde and I live in Arkansas.)

  • I’d say 20+100 many great fragrances this year. But this sums it all up with a great list of 20 plus one. Each fragrance sounds great in it’s own way. 2 of which stands out to me which I would choose first to win are

    1.Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    2.Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria

    Thanks from the USA

  • -Registered

    -I love how it’s Top 20 +1, sometimes that 21st one just HAS to be included..and also how complete it is and not just niche or luxury perfumes. You guys did a really great job this year but that’s no surprise as every year I look forward to these wrap-ups

    -I would love:
    >AEDES de VENUSTAS Musc Encense . 100 ml tester would be amazing. Love Ralf and AdV and a musk head and incensophile.

  • prasida.perfume says:

    Thank you Michelyn and Ermano! Here is what intrigued me the most about your reviews:
    Fara: I literally just told someone today that I haven’t yet smelled mint in a perfume and liked it, which makes the rave review even more intriguing
    Eau Cerise: I’ve never smelled a cherry perfume that I didn’t like
    Hyde: Hiram Green is reinventing the all natural perfume. I’m curious to try their entire line
    Essence Rare: who doesn’t love Jean Claude Ellena?
    Joyeux Osmanthe: more tuberose? Yes please!

  • Phne sent entry before I finished…

    >MASQUE Hemingway 35ml
    >ANATOLE LEBRETON Cornaline 5 ml
    > HIRAM GREEN Hyde 50 ml
    PARFUMS NICOLAI Cap Neroli 30 ml
    > DSH Eau Cerise dram bottle (perfect parfum size)
    >SHALINI Amorem 7.5 ml travel spray
    >PERRIS MONTE CARLO Bergamotto di Calabria 100 ml (?)

    -US resident.

    Thanks and sorry for the broken enty

    GP xox

  • VerbenaLuvvr says:

    Thank you for the work you do educating us and opening up a world of fragrance for us, sampling for us such a wide array of scents! I am sure that it is a daunting and exhausting task, with such a dizzying array of possibilities, but we are still jealous of your job! 😉 I have tried several from this list but it seems the only one Frassai that I didn’t sample is the one that should have been. So if I am lucky enough to be selected, I would pick the Frassai set, the Neela Vermeire, and of course DSH Eau Cerise. Thanks again for what you do and providing this generous draw! USA

  • I am loving these end of year lists, it helps to build up that wishlist for sampling. There are so many of these I want to sniff based on these write-ups. Gotta agree x10000 about how elegant and sexy A Fuego Lento is, it’s a dream of a fragrance.

    I’m in the US and would be grateful and excited to win any of these in this order of interest:

    Neela Vermeire – Niral
    Ades de Venustas – Musc Encensé
    Perris Monte Carlo – Bergamotto di Calabria
    Shalini – Amorem Rose
    Houbigant – Essence Rare
    Parfums de Nicolai – Cap Neroli
    DSH Perfumes – Eau Cerise

  • I’m going to be looking into the DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise based on Michelyn’s comment. I’d love to win the Musc Encense or Niral or Eau Cerise. USA

  • So many excellent choices!!! I haven’t tried Hyde and Eau Cerise but I quite agree with the rest, Niral , Cap Neroli and Remember Me scored really high on my list!!
    If I won (i’m in the UK) I’d love

    Neela Vermeire Niral
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria
    Hiram Green Hyde
    Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    Houbigant – Essence Rare
    Anatole Breton Cornaline
    DSH Perfumes – Eau Cerise

  • I love reading these end of year roundups. It is very exciting to see Dawn Spencer Hurwitz recognised on so many lists. I just love the way she connects with her fans, especially these days on Instagram. I’m exceed to try Masque Milano’s Hemingway, Hiram Green’s Hyde, and Cartier’s Carat. It certainly was an exciting year for perfume.

    From the second round, I would choose:
    Homage to Hemingway
    Cornaline
    Eau Cerise
    Shalini Amorem
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé

    I live in the USA.

  • Happy New Year! Thanks so much to the fabulous team at Cafleurebon for keeping us updated on the year in perfume. I see many that I have missed and that I’ve put on my test list including the Musc Encense, Alchemy, A Fuego Lento (I love Michelyn’s quips..to be worn at night with caution, with a “do not disturb” sign..lol) Also I’ve put Remember Me, Pyrit Ana Tra, and L’Iris de Fath on my list.
    I was also bowled over by Niral and Cap Neroli, two perfums which I bought full bottles of this year! Eager to look into Quentin Bisch’s creations. He’s so prolific.

    I live in the U.S. And many thanks for the draw. I’d love to win:
    Musc Encense
    Rare Essence
    Amorem Rose
    Bergamotto de Calabria

  • What did you think of our Best Perfumes of 2018?
    1.Aedes de Venustas Musc Encense .The Kama Sutra of perfume.
    Haha-no douby it’s a sexual fragrance.
    3.Amouage Imitation Woman
    Not in my top 5 Amouage for women
    5.Antonio Alessandria Fàra
    Way too salty
    6.Cartier Carat
    Not a fan
    7.Chloe Nomade
    Not a fan
    9.Frassai A Fuego Lento
    I like it
    10.Hiram Green Hyde
    I really like it – top notch quality.Own a sample
    12.Jovoy Remember Me
    HUGE fan -what a great fragrance. it’s like i’m hearing Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye
    13.Mona di Orio Santal Nabataea
    I was about to pull the trigger , but unlike Vanille i own and love , performance is really bad on my skin.
    14.Olivier Durbano Pyrit Ana Tra – 13
    I need to get a sample
    15.Neela Vermeire Niral
    Not a fan
    16.Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria
    Top fragrance for warmer weater
    19.Masque (Homage to) Hemingway.
    Love-love and again love it.A bit mature , but classy at the same time.Love the house
    If i have to rate your top 20 my number 1 will be Jovoy Remember Me , my number 2 will be Masque Milano (Homage to) Hemingway and my number 3 will be shared by Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria and Hiram Green Hyde
    Thank you for the article and the draw.I’d like to win one of:
    1.Masque Milano (Homage to) Hemingway
    2.Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria
    3.Hiram Green Hyde
    4.Aedes de Venustas Musc Encense .
    Virginia USA or London UK at least 97/100 times

  • There are several in this list I want to try. They include

    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé (good experience with this brand)
    Hiram Green Hyde (it seems like intense leather)
    Houbigant Essence Rare (lot of rave reviews)
    Jovoy Remember Me (remember the review with karak tea story)
    Mona di Orio Santal Nabataea (read a review that spoke highly of it)
    Neela Vermeire Niral (the brand has a successful track record)
    L’Iris de Fath (re-interpretation of Iris Gris, one that continues to elude me)
    Masque Milano Homage to Hemingway (love L’Attesa and have 2 bottles of it)

    My choices will be:
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    Neela Vermeire Niral:
    Masque Milano Homage to Hemingway

    I am in US.

  • Nothing is better than finding many already known fragrances in your selection. I wore, spent sample or tried in perfumery Bergamotto di Calabria, Cap Neroli, Essence Rare, (Homage to) Hemingway, Musc Encensé, and the dearest to me, Niral.

    From the perfumes I haven’t tried yet, I’m especially curious about Mandy’s Alchemy. I love all the Aftelier perfumes, but the latest creations I know are from 2016.
    A Fuego Lento and Hiram Green’s Hyde are perfumes I would surely enjoy. This impression appears from the beautiful experience with a trio of Frassai’s perfumes and previous Hiram Green fragrances.
    Additionally, different articles tell only the best about them.

    Just like yesterday, I’d love to win Niral, or Hyde, or Essence Rare, and attach Bergamotto di Calabria, Cap Neroli, Musc Encensé, (Homage to) Hemingway, Cornaline, Eau Cerise. Thank you. EU, Croatia.

  • Thank you for honoring both Sarah McCartney and Dawn Spencer Horowitz, both strong women who bring a lot of passion and attention to detail to the juices they produce. Another perfume I would love to try if selected is DSH Perfumes’ Eau Cerise, along with Shalini’s Amorem, Houbigant’s Rare Essence, Parfums de Nicolai’s Cap Neroli, Anatole Breton’s Cornaline, and Masque Milano’s Homage to Hemingway. I live in the USA.

  • Elizabeth T. says:

    The perfume that really popped for me today was Cornaline. I thought, how did I miss the original review?! Then I looked at the date – we had a big family event at that time, so of course I missed it. Thank you for bringing it to our attention again! So I finally got to read the original article, and it sounds divine. It would be my top choice for today’s draw for sure! Maison Rebatchi Joyeux Osmanthe and Mona di Orio Santal Nabataea are two others that sounded especially swoon-worthy to my nose. I would also love to smell Houbigant Rare Essence, Neela Vermeire Niral, and Masque Hemingway. Thank you for the fantastic list. What a year in review! I’m in the USA.

  • What a great list Homage to Hemingway catches my attention based on vetiver as does Bergamotto  and Cap Neroli I live in the EU

  • Thanks for another giveaway and some nice things on this list. Not sure if it’s part of the giveaway but Jovoy Remember Me is one I would love to try. Would like to try Masque Milano, Shalini Amorem, Bergamotto di Calabria. Merci Mes Amis. US

  • Thank you for the list! Lots of interesting new perfumes to try! And I also enjoy seeing the comments of the readers. I live in California and would love to try:
    Hiram Green Hyde
    Houbigant Essence Rare

    Thank you!

  • Beautiful lists and beautiful work by all of the perfumers, and all the thanks Michelyn and Ermano for taking so much time to put their thoughts down! I am in the US, and I am dying to try:

    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria

  • I don’t really have an opinion on the choices since i havent tried any of these, unfortunately. Cap Neroli sounds good since Im a big neroli lover. Same regarding Shilani Amorem Rose with roses, especially since Maurice Roucel works magic.
    And Musc Encense sounds awesome since I really like its a very attractive scent. So I’d like to win Musc Encense if I win this drawing.
    Im in IL in the US. Thanks for the draw

  • All the perfumes are exquisite and it’s a delight reading the descriptions on each of them. I’ll love to try Bergamotto di Calabria.

    I live in California.

  • I really liked the list and found that there was a fragrance fir every gender represented here. I always love the work put into these. I think learning from and even seeing the perfumes helps us understand the style and personality of the brands !

    The collaborations also sound fun and I would love to hear interviews or more in depth about them. I hope you see my love in my posts and I appreciate your and the wonderful artist’s works here.

    My first choice would be Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé by Ralf Schwieger. I would love a musk fragrance with a soulful and perhaps charming touch !

    My second choice would be Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria. Italian citrus is easy to love and I would love to try either if these fragrances.

  • RaePerfumeSoul says:

    Wow..what a list! My to try list is never going down!!
    I would love to win either in the order.
    Houbigant Essence Rare
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    Bergamotto di Calabria
    Hiram Green Hyde

    In am in UK.

  • Interesting list of perfumes…
    Would be most interested in Hyde or Musc.But Would happily test any of them.
    I am from Germany

  • Perusing these lists always adds to my “try ASAP” list.
    Thank you for the lists and the contest.
    I live in Canada, and would love to try:
    Musc Encensé, DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise or Houbigant Rare Essence

  • WOW!!! I read so interested short – reviews about so many nice perfumes, that is is hard to me pick up 2-3 perfumes.
    I have not tested Neela Niral, but I trust her and Bertrand test.I remembered beautiful articles aboun Mona di Orio Santal Nabatea and Jovoy Remember Me by talented Zarokian. Bravo Cecile Zarokian!!!
    I would happy to win:
    Houbigant Essence Rare
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    Bergamotto di Calabria
    Hiram Green Hyde
    Masque Milano Hemingway.
    US

  • Interesting perfumes with very beautiful descriptions.
    I know Antonio Alessandria creation for Noblie 1942- Malia and Rudis: both are very very interesting, unusual and beautiful. So I am intrigued by description of Fara.
    Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria- my next in wish list, because I remember how I am wondering when I have read here article about Perris Monte Carlo 3 new perfumes.
    I would love to win Houbigant Essence Rare, Bergamotto di Calabria, Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé, Masque Milano Hemingway, Hiram Green Hyde.
    from USA

  • Love to read favorite lists and this gets me some on my to try list. I haven’t tried almost anything from your favorites, but my no1 to try is Masque Milano (Homage to) Hemingway.
    I’m in the EU and would love to win:
    Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    Neela Vermeire 60 ml Niral
    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    Perris Bergamotto di Calabria
    Hiram Green Hyde

  • Just like the last time I have smelled just a few from the list … sorry just one this time to be precise.I know some of the brands – Amouage , Jovoy , Perris Monte Carlo and Masque Milano but not the fragrances mentioned is the list.Chloe Nomade is a nice fragrance, but the best designer I don’t think so. Hope I’ll be able to win one of : 1. Neela Vermerie Niral 2. Musc Encense 3. Masque Milano Homage to Hemingway 4. Bergamotto Di Calabria Perris Monte Carlo 5. Hiram Green Hyde Tnx for the generosity. Usa and Germany from time to time

  • I like that you covered all the bases in terms of these fragrances. I have smelled none of these,but would very much like to . I like to win:
    Houbigant Essence Rare
    Neela Vermeire Niral
    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    Perris Bergamotto di Calabria
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    I’m in the USA. Many thanks for a thought provoking review.

  • Another great round-up! I completely agree with Michelyn about the worst fragrance name – what were they thinking? I’m not sure what I’d answer if someone asked me what I was wearing!

    There are several perfumes on the list I’ve been desperate to try (Musc Encense, Hyde and (Homage to) Hemingway, to name just a few) – and happily, several of these are included in the draw. I’d just be thrilled to win one! I’d be happy to try any of the scents up for the draw (out of the entire list, I’ve only smelled Cap Neroli!), but my top choices are:

    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    Neela Vermeire Niral
    Masque Milano (Homage to) Hemingway
    Hiram Green Hyde
    Anatole Lebreton Cornaline
    Houbigant Essense Rare
    DSH Eau Cerise

    I’m in the US. Thanks for such a comprehensive round-up and an exciting draw!

  • The list contains many fragrances that I am unfamiliar with, truthfully, but Mona Di Orio Nabataea, Jovoy Remember Me I have sampled! Both were strikingly good with the win going to Mona. I’m truly shocked at the amount of time the editors, bloggers, and writers put into the work on this site. I barely have enough time to read the posts! Bravo..for the constant flow of updates, news, and generous draws. Thank you for the opportunity.

    I live in Niagara Falls NY (USA) and would love to try Musc Encense, Masque Milano, Neela V, or Hyde by Hiram!

  • Thanks you for this amazing draw! Hope you all had a great holidays! I’m in Canada

    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    Andes de Venustas Musc Encense
    Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria

  • Thanks for amazing list theres a bunch of new ones haven’t heard of , really appreciate the work you guys put in to these and for bringing us these awesome giveaways.Mona Di Orio Santal Nabataea is one on article dying to try along with Olivier Durbano Pyrit Ana Tra …both sound intriguing .

    If somehow the perfumes gods shine upon me and I am lucky enough to win these are my pics:
    -Musc Encensé
    -Bergamotto di Calabria
    -Masque Milano
    -Hiram green Hyde
    -cap neroli

    USA here Thanks cafleurebon.

  • Again a wonderful list. Wow so many I would love to try. The Frassai Discovery set stands out to me. I’m new to Niche fragrances and this looks great a way to sample each fragrance from this house.
    Thank you Cafleurebon
    I’m from Queens NY
    Mary Shean

  • I love your reviews! I can’t even imagine narrowing down over 500 scents. I love that several are very sensuous descriptions, I find perfume can be almost intoxicating in that way. Because of that I would love to win Musc Encensé, it sounds intense!
    I am a registered reader in Saskatchewan Canada.

  • As I thought more and more about the these giveaways, I found one of the greatest reasons j love feagrance. It is because we all wish to Express ourselves in a common way or style called scent or fragrance !

    My first post covers the requirements and this is my second post.

    My first choice still is Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé by Ralf Schwieger.

    My second choice would be Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria.

  • Oh I’ve always loved round ups- yours are all amazing! I haven’t tried in your list so I’d be delighted if I win Aedes de Venustas Muscle Ensence, Masque Milano, Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria or Hiram Green Hyde. Thanks for sharing your list!! Happy Holidays!!

  • Oh I’ve always loved round ups- yours are all amazing! I haven’t tried in your list so I’d be delighted if I win Aedes de Venustas Muscle Ensence, Masque Milano, Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto di Calabria or Hiram Green Hyde. Thanks for sharing your list!! Happy Holidays!! – CA, USA

  • I just love these roundup lists! Thanks for taking the time to put together something so thoughtful & informative. This year I tried Musc Encense – terrific musk, Amorem Rose – beautiful & distinctive but not overpowering in any way, and Santal Nabatea – very pretty but I am convinced that this one needs to be sprayed for it to bloom. I got a dabber sample and had to put nose directly to wrist to smell it, though it was lovely when I did. I’m in the US & would love a chance at:
    Shalini Amorem Rose
    AdV Musc Encense
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    Neela Vermiere Niral
    DSH Eau Cerise
    PdN Cap Neroli

  • Hikmat Sher Afridi says:

    Just like the previous list, again amazing choices. All sounds great but these are appealing to me & very well described in the article. My choices if I win.
    1. Hiram Green Hyde
    2. Neela Vermeire Niral
    3. Masque (Homage to) Hemingway
    Pakistan

  • Ooh, I’ll want to find Cartier Carat to try, hopefully my local Nordstroms carries it! So many lovely scents that I would LOVE to try, and be totally happy to win!
    1. Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli – my top one to try, but it’s a close battle with Houbigant Rare Essence! I love all about the orange….
    2. Houbigant Rare essence – would still love to try this by a classic house, not sure that I could afford it otherwise, even a sample!
    3. Bergamotto di calabria – many of my favorites in one special scent, cannot wait.
    4. Masque Milano (Homage to Hemingway) – I love vetiver fragrances (I have a sample of Dyptique’s Vetiver and I really want to eat it when I spray it on, even on a tester!
    5. Hiram Green Hyde – lovely leather
    6. Cornaline – love Redon, would love to experience this scent!
    7. DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise all natural and all cherry? What’s not to love!
    8. Aedes de venustas Musc Encense – would love to find a musk scent that works for me, especially one that comes so highly recommended!
    in the US, thank you for the generous draw!!!

  • This was a great list of choices! I agree, I can never tire of rose perfumes! That’s why I would choose Shalini Amorem Rose.

    But I also can’t get enough of any perfumes that have spicy, incense notes, so I would also choose Musc Encensé.

    I also enjoy neroli/orange blossom fragrances because they are fresh (and always invoke images of little white bars of hotel soap), so I’d also choose Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli

    I live in the USA.

    Happy New Year!

  • Of all the reviews this year, the one that has me the most excited to go forth and sample is your description of Houbigant Rare Essence. I would be thrilled to win that, Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli, DSH Eau Cerise, Aedes Musc Encensé, or Perris Monte Carlo Bergamotto Di Calabria. Thanks for the drawing! I’m in the US.

  • I just wanted to take a quick moment to say THANK YOU for all the incredible content and wonderful draws. The opportunity to own these fragrances is really special. The commitment to editorial excellence on the CaFleurBon team is super. Thank you for your great work! I’d like to win Bergamotto di Calabria, Abel Green Cedar, Antonio Alessandria Fara, Olfactive Studio Leather Shot, Hiram Green Hyde and Parfums de Nicolaï Cap Néroli. I live in Arkansas.

  • These lists are so useful in navigating the new releases. I would love to win the Aedes or the Nicolai. In the US

  • This year, I have just smelled Niral, Santal Nabataea, Cornaline, Musc Encensé, Hemingway and Cornaline. They deserve to be in this top 20 list! I think my prefered one is perhaps Niral. I would have loved to smell Hyde from Hiram Green, but it’s not possible here. I have not smelled yet the Cecile Zarokian new perfume, but I will do in the coming weeks (I love Epic Woman and Tango!).

    My choices would be:
    Neela Vermeire – Niral
    Hiram Green – Hyde
    Aedes de Venustas – Musc Encense
    Masque Milano – (Homage to) Hemingway
    Perris Monte Carlo – Bergamotto Di Calabria

    I live in the EU.

  • I had no idea that Amouage Imitation Woman was inspired by 70s disco glamour. It’ll be one that I look at with a new set of eyes (and nose) when I give it a wear. Thanks Ermano! (I’d like to win Bergamotto di Calabria, Abel Green Cedar, Antonio Alessandria Fara, Olfactive Studio Leather Shot, Hiram Green Hyde and Parfums de Nicolaï Cap Néroli. I live in Arkansas.)

  • Cartier Carat isn’t being offered but it sounds like a real gem! My wife would adore the narcissus in this fragrance while I would enjoy the violet and honeysuckle. This one sounds like it will make someone sparkle. (I’d like to win Bergamotto di Calabria, Abel Green Cedar, Antonio Alessandria Fara, Olfactive Studio Leather Shot, Hiram Green Hyde and Parfums de Nicolaï Cap Néroli. I live in Arkansas.)

  • I am so impressed the width and breadth of the selections from Ermano and Michelyn: naturals, designer, leathers, citrus, florals, and so on. Really shows how many different types of fragrances they tested and judged. I love these lists!

    If I were lucky enough to win the draw I would be thrilled with any one of these:
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    Anatole Breton Cornaline
    Hiram Green Hyde
    Frassai Discovery Set

    THANK YOU. GOOD WORK!

  • Great lists again, I’ve enjoyed reading your favorites from 2018.
    So wonderful choices for the draw, I can’t pick one!! (EU)
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    Neela Vermeire 60 ml Niral
    30 ml of Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    3.4 oz tester of Musc Encensé
    35 ml bottle of Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    100 ml of Bergamotto di Calabria
    50 ml of Hiram Green Hyde

  • So many new releases each year – lists like this really help. I would love to win the Aedes Musc or the Cap Neroli. In the US

  • Lists like these are for me priceless because it is impossible to know hundreds of perfumes that come out every year. Thanks to Cafleurebon it’s easier to narrow down the list to the very best I just need to try. I would like to thank Michelyn, Ermano and the whole team. Also big thanks to the sponsors of the wonderful giveaway.
    My choices to win are:
    Niral
    Musc Encense
    Hyde
    Begamotto di Calabria
    Cap Neroli
    Homage a Hemingway
    and Cornaline.
    I live in the EU

  • Love this post and list.
    Cap neroli was also one of my best picks of this year.
    I would love to win cap neroli or Niral or eau cerise (dsh) or aedes de venustas musc Incense.
    I live in Europe.

  • Love those lists and short comments on the best of the best, I think I will save all those 5 articles and will reread them slowly after the New Year. But now it is time to say THANK YOU once again for curating this CAFLEUREBON project, it is already a daily ritual for me – to read about one new scent every day! And the generous giveaways – I still believe in miracles (that I will win something one day).
    I live in the EU and here are my choices:
    – Niral Neela Vermeire,
    – Bergamotto di Calabria Perris Monte Carlo,
    – Anatole Breton Cornaline,
    – Hiram Green Hyde,
    – DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise,
    – Cap Neroli Parfums de Nicolai,
    – Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway),
    – Essence Rare Houbigant.

    Thank you and I love you, Cafleurebon!

  • Michelyn’s playful warning of Frassai A Fuego Lento has me wanting to rush to rush to my nearest fragrance boutique! “To be worn with caution” and with “a do not disturb sign” makes me think it’s the perfect NYE fragrance. Great write-up! (I’d like to win Bergamotto di Calabria, Abel Green Cedar, Antonio Alessandria Fara, Olfactive Studio Leather Shot, Hiram Green Hyde and Parfums de Nicolaï Cap Néroli. I live in Arkansas.)

  • I want to love Masque (Homage to) Hemingway because it’s a homage to Hemingway but I just don’t. The vetiver is just a little strong for me. However, I do think it is very creative and that I love! (I’d like to win Bergamotto di Calabria, Abel Green Cedar, Antonio Alessandria Fara, Olfactive Studio Leather Shot, Hiram Green Hyde and Parfums de Nicolaï Cap Néroli. I live in Arkansas.

  • What a spectacular list. I can’t even estimate the amount of time and effort it takes to make these best perfume lists.
    I’ve taken it easy this past year and haven’t explored as many perfumes as I would have liked, but your articles always inspire me.
    As a leather fan, reading that Hiram Green Hyde is possibly one of the best leather perfume in years is astounding.
    Vetiver is also one of my favorite notes. Masque Hemmingway sound perfect with it’s large vetiver percentage capable of satisfying the most avid fans.

    From today’s list I’d love any of the following:
    Houbigant Rare Essence
    Neela Vermeire Niral
    Parfums de Nicolai Cap Neroli
    DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise
    Aedes de Venustas Musc Encensé
    Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway)
    Bergamotto di calabria Perris Monte Carlo
    Hiram Green Hyde

    Thank you to the Cafleurebon team and the perfume houses for these extremely generous draws. Looking forward to the new year.
    I’m in the EU.

  • Ivan.napoleon says:

    Amazing List
    Niral Neela Vermeire,
    – Bergamotto di Calabria Perris Monte Carlo,
    – Anatole Breton Cornaline,
    – Hiram Green Hyde,
    – DSH Perfumes Eau Cerise,
    – Cap Neroli Parfums de Nicolai,
    – Masque Milano (homage to Hemingway),
    – Essence Rare Houbigant.

    Thank you Miami Florida.