Shawn Maher’s limited edition and newer iteration Maher Olfactive Barrel Aged Treachery which is an extrait de parfum came along and amplified that interpretation: it now resembles a boozy hearthside lovefest. Deeper, richer and more flamboyant, Shawn’s charred oak barrel aged elixir is a delight for those who appreciate the bouquet of a fine Ardbeg, Laphroaig or Islay malt whiskey.
One of the highlights of Aedes Perfumery is its Aedes de Venustas line, a collection of nine eaux de parfum created by some of the world’s greatest noses in concert with the store’s founders. While Iris Nazarena and Copal D’Azur are well-known in perfumista circles, Aedes de Venustas Signature, Palissandre Pelargonium and Palissandre D’Or are three that are often overlooked
This year has been various shades of bad, for all of us: the on and off lockdowns, the chaos and uncertainty, the changes – outside and inside, the time-compressed and dragged between four walls – well, in these conditions, even an introvert needs to appeal to some magical thinking and wish for some kind of rite of passage into a better new year. Five fragrances and outfits to wear even if you are staying home
As I go back outside into the cold, I notice a little bit more pep in my step. The air doesn’t seem so menacing now. Just like the Siwa Oasis that provides sanctuary and restoration to continue on through that stark desert, I will make it through winter (and maybe even like it!) with the warm embrace of Memo Paris Siwa.
Milano Fragranze Panettone smells like a capsule-scented memory of a perfect Christmas. Candied fruits, bitter orange, this smells like slicing through the perfect wedge of fresh Panettone. It smells yellow, festive, with a buttery floral touch and a doughy quality that almost has a bounce to it – imagine pinching the softness of the cake and watching it slowly return to its original shape. A must-try if you are a gourmand lover. Or a nostalgic.
Parfum d’Empire Musk Tonkin by Marc-Antoine Corticchiato is the ultimate redefinition of musk in perfumery, resulting in an unprecedented, unique fragrance
