Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Mâle: The white floral that may simply have arrived too soon
A white torso, an overdose of orange blossom and a formidable trail: a personal and historical look back at Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fleur du Mâle.
Fragrance Focus
A closer look at fragrances worth discussing, whether they are new, overlooked or simply too interesting to ignore.
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Houbigant Néroli Bleu: Riviera Light, Written in Blue
A closer look at Houbigant Néroli Bleu, Céline Ellena’s luminous Côte d’Azur composition of bergamot, neroli, mint, blue ginger and mineral amber.
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Versace Blonde: When Tuberose Had No Interest in Behaving
I wore bottle after bottle of Versace Blonde as a teenager. Decades later, its golden tuberose excess still feels like Gianni-era Versace in perfume form.
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Perris Monte Carlo Neroli Mediterraneo
Perris Monte Carlo Neroli Mediterraneo pairs Italian citrus, neroli, orange blossom and petitgrain with ginger, iris, cedarwood and musk. A closer look at a polished Mediterranean composition by Gian Luca Perris.
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J’adore L’eau Cologne Florale: The Forgotten Dior Flanker I Still Adore
For my mother’s birthday, I am revisiting J’adore L’eau Cologne Florale, the luminous 2009 Dior flanker that let me love J’adore in my own way.
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Pistachio Cousin: The Gourmand Leaves the Bakery
Pistachio Cousin combines citrus, black lemon, neroli, incense and woods with a creamy pistachio accord. I have not smelled it yet, but restraint is already negotiating its exit.
