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... 

Champaca by Ormonde Jayne - Fragrance Review

Champaca by Ormonde Jayne

Notes:

Top: Neroli, Pink Pepper, Bamboo

Heart: Champaca Absolute, Freesia Absolute, Basmati Notes

Base: Myrrh, Green Tea, Musk

Strength: Eau De Parfum

Gender label: Ladies

Perfumer: Geza Schoen

La Fumée by Miller Harris - Fragrance Review

Notes:
Top: Lavender, Elemi, Incense
Heart: Cardamom, Coriander, Cumin, Geranium, Chamomile
Base: Cedar, Agarwood, Santal, Cade, Birch Tar, Amber

Strength: Eau De Parfum

Gender Label: Unisex

Perfumer: Lyn Harris

PLEASE NOTE: This is a review for the original La Fumée, not any of the fragrances that are part of the La Fumée collection.

La Fumée is beautiful fragrance centered around one of my favourite notes in perfumery, incense. La Fumée, translated into english, means "smoke", and that's precisely what you get with this scent.

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.