Encre Noire Sport (sometimes misspelled Encre Noir Sport) is a woody and citrusy masculine fragrance by the French company Lalique. It is a lighter version of the original Encre Noire. This approachable scent, with its woody base and cypress and lavender ozone, is the most citrusy in the Encre Noire series. Overview Brand: Lalique Fragrance:…
Madame Rochas from the Rochas perfume house was first created in 1960, as a tribute to Hélène Rochas, and then revamped in 1989. It has a floral and woody scent, featuring notes of hyacinth, orange blossom, and violet, that give it an elegant edge. It also has spicy and woody undertones of sandalwood, oakmoss, and…
Marketed as “a real men’s scent,” HiM by Hanae Mori is a woody, spicy fragrance for men. It is a relatively inexpensive fragrance and this, coupled with its sensual and adventurous modern aroma, has garnered it a lot of fans. There is an eau de toilette (EDT) version of HiM, which is as popular as…
Nirvana Bourbon by Elizabeth and James brings together boozy vanilla, floral tuberose, and just a hint of delicate spice for an intoxicating oriental blend. Celebrity sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are the masterminds behind the Nirvana perfumes range, which include the dark and woody Nirvana Black and the fresh and floral Nirvana White. The Nirvana…
Buying a new perfume for ourselves or as a gift can be a time-consuming process. Some well-known brands and spokespeople pique our interest as they try to earn our trust, and while the world of celebrity perfumes may be flooded, there are many fragrances that are worth a try. Those of us who were not…
A true soliflore, Muguet des Bois by Coty is a floral green fragrance for women. If you want to smell like lily of the valley (a sweet-smelling woodland flowering plant with hanging bell-shaped white flowers), this is the perfume for you. This extremely popular vintage perfume from the early 1940s, which evokes a real floral…
Gucci Bloom Acqua di Fiori is a fresh, floral perfume for women created by Gucci. Dreamed up by master perfumer Alberto Morillas, this eau de toilette blends delicate white flowers with tart citrus and rich sandalwood for a light and pleasant bouquet. It’s the first flanker of Gucci Bloom, the original floral fragrance from Gucci…
Most fragrance heads know that Tom Ford was the Creative Director at Gucci before launching his eponymous brand. During his 10+ year stint, he played a successful role in the implementation of several 90s Gucci fragrances, many of which are now among the company’s most successful products. Gucci Envy cologne is one of their most…
According to reliable sales reports, Red Jeans by Versace has been making a huge comeback in recent times. Originally launched in 1994, this floral, fruity fragrance for women has been making waves, largely owing to its resemblance to Guerlain’s Rosa Pop. Jean-Pierre Bethouart, the nose behind the scent, must be commended for his clairvoyance. After…
Bal à Versailles is history in a bottle. The French perfume was released to the public in 1962, made to be reminiscent of Château de Versailles. The palace, located a few miles west of Paris, is where sophisticated balls and court sessions were held in the seventeenth century. A waft of the oriental floral scent…