Gold Regatta Review: The Unique Smell of the Venetian Lagoon
Salty water, wet woods and a creamy sweetness: after finishing three 5 ml samples, Gold Regatta has gone from strange first impression to future full bottle.
Fragrance Reviews
Honest fragrance reviews based on personal wear, samples and full bottles, without pretending every perfume needs a universal verdict.
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Mugler Starlicious Pistachio Praline Review: It Actually Made Me Hungry
Pistachio yogurt, creamy caramel and a darker patchouli drydown: my review of Mugler Starlicious Pistachio Praline after testing three official samples.
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Q Elixir: Where Is the Cherry?
This Q Elixir review begins with a mystery. Dolce&Gabbana promises dark cherry, yet on my skin the cherry apparently missed…
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Perroy Azureblush Review: Pink, Playful and Polished
Azureblush combines tart rhubarb, juicy lychee and soft peony in a playful fruity floral that becomes smoother, sweeter and more elegant on skin.
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Carthusia Tuberosa Review: A Cheerful White Floral
Carthusia Tuberosa offers a sweeter and more cheerful take on the iconic white flower, with a soft, elegant evolution and a subtle vintage allure.
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L’Eau d’Issey Eau Essentielle Review
L’Eau d’Issey Eau Essentielle revisits the transparent aquatic florals of the 1990s with pear, white flowers and a soft musky woody base.
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eRosion by Not Compliance Studio Review
I expected eRosion to be the Not Compliance fragrance furthest from my taste. Instead, its hypnotic rose slapped me across the face and made me fall in love.
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Lumière d’Issey Review: Sunlight on Skin, With a Quietly Sexy Side
Lumière d’Issey may not reinvent the white floral, but its sparkling brightness, soft pistachio woods and intimate sensuality make it genuinely easy to enjoy.
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BOSS Bottled Striking Lavender Review: Vibrant, Easy to Wear, but Not Quite My Lavender
Fresh, vibrant and easy to wear, BOSS Bottled Striking Lavender becomes softer with time, even if its sharp opening is not entirely for
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Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I Review: Freshness in Tailoring
A bright yet dry citrus cologne with remarkable elegance, refreshing energy and surprisingly good longevity on my skin.
