The Different Company Sel de Vetiver

Slightly translucent and sparkling vetiver, but tinted earth and salt. Magnificent

*****

Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine

Freshly squeezed orange and tangerine, with the tiny cells floating around. Fantastical photorealism

*****

Andree Putman Preparation Parfumee

Sea air, pepper, and dry woods with a watery, distant, lilac-like surround. Floaty and ethereal.

*****

Hermes Jour d'Hermes

Illusionist Jean-Claude Ellena's most radiant, luminous floral bouquet. Full of space, light, and intrigue.

*****

Robert Piguet Petit Fracas

Dials down the diva of the original with fresh fruit but remains brash with white florals & chocolate. Yum *****

Angela Flanders Aqua Alba

Whisky inspired scent, slightly peaty, dirty sweet amber and incredible smokiness. Still soft and sexy, too.

*****

Guerlain Mitsouko

Fermented peaches and musty old moss. The golden light of bergamot illuminates the cruel face of faded beauty

*****

Nu_be Perfume Hydrogen

Quinine rich tonic water. Clarity, brightness, fizz and air.

 *****

L'Artisan Parfumeur Thé Pour un Eté

A floaty, translucent Jasmine tea scent, with a bright but soft mint-citrus opening. Perfection!

*****

Tableau de Parfums Loretta

Tauer’s take on the 80s tuberose, rich and resinous with the smell of hot machinery. Steampunk Tuberose

*****

Christian Dior Grand Bal

A big, buxom beauty of a jasmine shimmering with golden sandalwood and creamy musk. Vintage Dior Bottled

*****

By Kilian Beyond Love

An entire tuberose in bloom - from the roots to the petals. Fleshy, green and almost vegetal. Euphoric Flower

*****

Stiedl Paper Passion

How do you critique a perfume that smells exactly as described? Like a nice fresh paperback. I prefer textbooks.

****

Parfumerie Generale Djhenné

Astringent mint-lavender start segues to myrrh, cocoa, wheat & woody leather. Deliciously bitter & sweet.

*****

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir

Honey, spice and one whole heap o' funk bottled. A beast to be snuggled with, not tamed

*****

4160Tuesdays Above The Chocolate Shop

Rum-like, pastry, chocolate chips and lots of buttery sweetness. So delicious it hurts.

*****

Clinique Aromatics Elixir

Spicy patchouli wonder, diffuses like a nuke, but utterly fabulous stuff.

*****

Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Pour Homme

Glorious orange blossom on steroids, awash with lavender, cedar and amber. Amazing stuff

*****

Miller Harris Fleurs de Sel

Salty, green, vaguely medicinal, outdoorsy, other worldly cologne - subtle spice and wood at the end. Fab

*****

Chanel Eau de Cologne

All the usual cologne ingredients mixed in perfect balance. Expensive and fleeting but a beautiful experience.

*****