Spring Fragrance Picks 2018

Hi everyone!

It may not be summer yet, but we're experiencing a heatwave here in the *cough* "sunny" north-west of England... lets see how long it lasts 'till we're back to normal, shall we?

Anyway, wherever you are, here are my fragrant choices to commemorate the blooming spring weather (and bring back our memories of it when it's gone!)

L'Homme Ideal Eau De Parfum by Guerlain Fragrance Review

L'Homme Ideal Eau De Parfum by Guerlain (2016)

Notes: 

Top: Almond, Bergamot, Spices, Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme

Heart: Incense, Vanilla, Bulgarian Rose, Cherry
Base: Leather, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood

Strength: Eau De Parfum
Gender Label: Masculine
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser & Daphne Jelk

As mentioned in my review of L'Homme Ideal Sport a few months ago, Guerlain's L'Homme Ideal fragrance collection is a line I'm a huge fan of! I own all four versions. I find them all to be very modern, unique and gentlemanly in their own individual ways and each fragrance proves to be a useful addition to my fragrance wardrobe. I've also got my fingers crossed hoping that Guerlain has plans for even more additions in the near future!

Anyway, enough gushing, let's delve into the Eau De Parfum edition of L'Homme Ideal, as I've found myself reaching for this one a lot to add some warmth to these cold winter months... 

L'Homme Ideal Sport by Guerlain Fragragrance Review

L'Homme Ideal Sport by Guerlain (2017)

Notes: 

Top: Almond, Spices, Aquatic notes

Heart: Neroli
Base: Patchouli, Vetiver, Tonka Bean

Strength: Eau De Toilette
Gender Label: Masculine
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser & Daphne Jelk

I think it's pretty safe to say that I'm a Guerlain fanboy. I have five of their fragrances in my collection (so far), I always get excited whenever I hear about a new Guerlain release and I'm a huge admirer of the heritage and history of the house, as well as their commitment to producing high quality fragrances. 

The L'Homme Ideal collection are among my favourite offerings from the house and I own all four fragrances within it. Each fragrance offers a different take on that signature almond/tonka bean note and, in this review, I'm going to talk about the latest addition to the collection - L'Homme Ideal Sport.

Cinnamon: Sherbet Series 5 by Comme Des Garçons - Fragrance Review

Cinnamon: Sherbet Series 5 by Comme Des Garçons

Notes: 

Top: Cinnamon, Cedar, Bergamot

Heart: Carnation, Benzoin, Saffron
Base: Teak wood, Vetiver, White Musk

Strength: Eau De Toilette
Gender Label: Unisex
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Although I'm no stranger to the house of Comme Des Garçons, Cinnamon was the first Comme Des Garçons fragrance I purchased that belongs to one of their themed 'series' fragrance lines. CDG fragrance fans will be aware that the house have created many fragrances that appear to belong to a conceptual collection. The most famous of these collections is Incense: Series 3. 

Cinnamon belongs to Sherbet: Series 5. I'm not sure exactly how CDG describe the concept of Series 5, but to me (having tested all three fragrances in that series) it would appear that the concept was to create fragrances centered around an ingredient that is edible. The other two scents that are available in this collection are Peppermint and Rhubarb. 

Roadster by Cartier - Fragrance Review

Roadster by Cartier

Notes:

Top: Bergamot, Spearmint

Heart: Peppermint, Ozone Note

Base: Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Cistus Labdanum, Vanilla.

Strength: Eau De Toilette
Gender Label: Gentleman's
Perfumer: Mathilde Laurent

'Roadster' by Cartier is a fragrance that I (somewhat) impulse bought over a year ago and it's taken me this long to be able to form an honest opinion on it...

Fragrance Winter Holiday Gift Ideas For The Gentlemen In Your Life...

Hi everyone!

With just days to go until the festive holiday season really kicks off, are you still looking for a fragrance gift to buy for the gentlemen in your life?

Whether you need to buy for your best friend, your brother, your father, yourself, that special someone or all of the above, check out my guide to choosing the perfect fragrance for the gentlemen in your life...

8 88 by Comme Des Garçons - Fragrance Review

The scent of gold?... 

Notes: Safraleine, Pepperwood, Curcuma,
Coriander, Geranium, Amber, Incense, Patchouli

Strength: Eau De Parfum
Gender label: Unisex

Perfumer: Antoine Lie

Comme Des Garçons 8 88 is undoubtedly one of the most unusual perfumes I've ever gotten my nose on. I use the word "unusual" in the most positive way possible. I knew that, when I first encountered this, I had to own it and make it my signature scent. 

Like anybody who is thinking about buying a new fragrance should, I tested this out multiple times before finally making my purchase. These tests only made me want it more. I've had my 100ml bottle for almost a year now and I still love it just as much as I did upon first sniff. 

I think you can probably guess where this review is going, but here's my take on this fragrance.