Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Reviews alphabetized by Fragrance Note

Links direct to fragrances/articles featuring said note, be it of natural or synthetic origin.
Names in parenthesis denote alternative appelation.

Absinth
African Musk
African Stone
Agarwood (oud)
Aldehydes
Aloeswood (oud)
Ambrox/Ambroxan
Amyl Salicylate
Androstenone (pheromone)
Aoud/Aoudh/Oud
Amber
Ambergris
Ambrette Seeds
Angelica
Anise/Aniseed
Artemisia
Almond
Basil
Beeswax
Benzoin
Benzyl Acetate
Benzyl Salicylate
Bergamot
Birch
Bitter Orange
Bread
Broom
Bug Spray note
Cade oil
Calone
Camphor
Capucine
Caraway
Cassia
Cashmeran (Blond Woods)
Castoreum
Cardamom
Carnation
Champaca
Chestnut
Chocolate
Cherry Blossom
Cinnamon
Cistus (Labdanum)
Citrus
Civet
Clary sage
Clean notes
Clementine
Clove
Clover
Coconut
Coffee
Coriander
Cosmone
Coumarin
Cumin
Cyclemone
Cypriol (Nagarmotha)
Damascones
Damascenones
Datura
Dihydrojasmonate
Dihydromyrcenol
Egyptian Musk
Elemi
Fenugreek
Fig
Fir
Florazone
Frangipani
Frankincense (Olibanum)
Gaiacwood (Guaiacwood)
Galaxolide
Galbanum
Gardenia
Gentian
Geranium Leaf
Gin
Ginger
Grapefruit
Guaiacwood (Gaiac)
Hay
Hawthorn
Hedione
Helional
Heliotrope
Hemlock
Honey
Honeysuckle
Hyacinth
Hyrax
Incense
Indole
Immortelle
Ionones
Iris/Orris
Irival
Iso-E Super
Jasmine
Jasmolactones 
Jonquil
Jovanol
Juniper 
Kumquat
Labdanum (Cistus)
Laurel
Lavender
Leather
Lemon
Lemon Blossom
Lentisque (Mastic)
Licorice/liquorice
Lilac
Lily
Lily of the Valley/Muguet
Lime
Linden
Lotus
Loukhoum/Loukoum
Magnolia
Mandarin
Marron Glaces
Marzipan
Massoia
Mastic (Lentisque)
Mate
Methyl Acetate
Methyl Anthranilate
Methyl Salicylate
Menthol
Mimosa
Mint
Moss
Mousse de Saxe
Muscone
Musk
Myrrh
Nagarmotha (Cypriol)
Narcissus
Nectarine
Neroli
Nitromusks
Nutmeg
Oakmoss
Olibanum (Frankincense)
Oleander
Opoponax
Orange
Orange Blossom/Orange Flower
Orchid
Oregano
Osmanthus
Oud (Aoud/Aoudh/Agarwood)
Pandanus
Passion Fruit
Patchouli
Peach
Pear
Peony
Pepper
Petit-Grain
Peru balsam
Pheromones
Pikake
Pine
Pink Pepper
Pittosporum
Plum
Plumeria
Pomegranate
Powdery Notes
Pyrazines
Quinolines
Raspberry
Rose
Rosewood
Rubber
Rum
Saffron
Sage
Sampaquita
Sandalwood
Sea Spray
Silk Tree
Smoke
Soap Notes
Star Anise
Styrax
Suede
Tar
Tea
Tea Olive
Terpenes
Tiare
Thyme
Tobacco
Tolu balsam
Tomato Leaf
Tonka Bean
Toscanol
Tuberose
Vanilla
Vetiver
Violet
Violet Leaf
White Musk
Wine
Wisteria
Wormwood
Ylang Ylang

Saturday, January 7, 2006

Articles in the Press focusing on scent

This is a reference index of articles concerning smell appearing in the press which I have amassed through various sources. Parentheses are mine giving the focus of the article.


General Interest

A message in a bottle (perfume packaging) from Newsweek
A pungent puzzle (how language lacks scent vocabulary) from The Globe and Mail
Aveda, the problem with common scents (perfumer Ko-Ichi Shiozawa's quest for organic materials) in Science Daily
Bacteria Manage Perfume Oil Production From Grass (how bacteria aid in the production of vetiver oil) from Science Daily.
Beauty: the new weight of scent (trend towards solids) from Newsweek
Body Odors Individual as Fingerprints (60-Second Science podcast explaining how our natural smell is detectable underneath it all) at Scientific American.
Bottling your own personal smell (custom-made perfume and those who do it) from Newsweek
Catherine Deneuve and scent (she reveals her tastes) from Times Online
Common Scents (a new book tells you why sniffing pastries can make you nicer) from Newsweek Could perfume be the recession antidote? (a little pick-me up in hard times) from Times Online
Food and Flavour (how the two combine) from Foodarts
Giacomo's Scent (the celebrity scent of a horse!) from Newsweek
Italian scents (homage to Italian perfumery) from Osmoz
Let us spray (the animalic and dirty smells in perfume) from the Guardian
London shopping for perfume (the seven places you shouldn't miss) from the Guardian
Love Sskews your sense of smell from the New Scientist
Madagascar scents (the smells of Nosy Be island on the north of Madagascar) from MSNBC
Mysterious sweet smell from 2005 returns to Manhattan (the smell of maple suryp from a nearby company) from NY Times
Natural perfumery (natural perfumes and the Anya McCoy enterprise) from eworldwire
New scents crowd thriving perfume field (the super-exclusive one-off scents from L'artisan) from the International Herald Tribune.
Perfume: Start making scents (the focus on perfumes is escalating) from Newsweek
Return to Luxury from Times Online
Samurai (Home fragrances) on the NY Times
Scents and Personalities (an explanation of what your perfume says for you by Marian Bendeth, fragrance expert) from Lifewise Beauty
Scentimental France (Marian Bendeth explains her memories and impressions) from Basenotes
Scent of a man (Women rate masculine fragrances)in the Times Online
Scents of the city (Grasse perfume industry) from Newsweek
Smells Good (Turin and Sanchez pick women's perfumes from the holidays 2008) from Times Online
Smelly Masterpieces (a review of Perfumes, the Guide, giving a glimpse to the bean counters in Zurich and Paris) from Times Online
Solid scents that can last (on the trend of solids) from Newsweek
Taking a front seat (the case of a woman becoming a professional driver and how people respond to her perfume) from Newsweek
The Gift I never Want (why perfume giving isn't always a good idea) from the Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Good Life (Grasse history and operations today) from Newsweek
The Scent of a man (fragrance alters the way we view ourselves and thus how we are perceived) from The Economist
The Smell of Fear is Real (how it's not a myth according to scientists) from the Guardian
To bee or not to bee (bee repellants and scents affecting them) from Newsweek
Travel: Tours with a slice of sugar and spice (scented travelling guide) from Newsweek
Unisex Fragrances from the Times Online
Vintage fragrances en vogue from the Financial Times
Which Chanel perfume should you wear? (Marian Bendeth tackles Les Exclusifs) from Canadian Living
World Perfumery Congress Cannes from Time Magazine

Historical

Chanel and Rallet from Perfumer & Flavorist magazine
Francois Coty from the New Yorker archives (article from 1930)
Fragrance of the Pharaohs (Nenufar and the collection by David Pybus) from Newsweek
Joan of Arc and the forgeries of her relics (science debunks the forgery when Patou and Guerlain noses detect vanillin) from Lifestyle Extra UK
Inconvenient woman (on Mary Magdalene) from Newsweek
Questions in Qumran (archaeological discoveries regarding the ascetic Esenes Jews) from Newsweek
Perfume vials from the time of Jesus unearthed from MSNBC
Staying in the Saddle (the Hermes house history) from Newsweek
Terrasanta (on discovering terracotta pots with ancient ungunts from 1stcentury AD)-in Italian
Woman's best friend (the story of Lalique) from Newsweek

Interviews
Catherine Deneueve from Times Online
François Demachy (Senior Vice President for Olfactive Development at Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) talks to ShinyGloss about the early days.
Jean Claude Ellena : Conjuring Paradise, from LA Times
Jacques Polge (on Chanel archives and re-issues) from the Living Scotsman
Roja Dove (on luxury and forgotten scents) from the Living Scotsman
Serge Lutens: l'etat de l'art from Osmoz
Victoria Beckham ("not sure everyone would want to smell like me") from Bang/Sweden.real.com

Miscellaneous
An alluring Perfume (on the film Perfume the story of a murderer) from Newsweek
Can certain hairstyles and smells make a headache worse? from Newsweek
Christian Lacroix brand takeover from Newsweek
Franken-tomato (genetically manipulated tomato exhibit different scent) from Newsweek
French company denied strawberry trademark from BBC
It's all in the bottle (the spirits business influenced by the perfume business) from Newsweek
Highlights and exclusives (luxury market watch) from Newsweek
Luxury for a little less (ideas in the middle of recession) from Newsweek
Organic Art Spoils the Pleasure of Patrons (artist Jan Fabre's installation at the exhibit COLLECTIE XXIII, which runs through 4/1 at the MuHKA.be museum in Antwerp) from the Washington Post
Tip sheet (traveling by rail allows you to engulf your senses) from Newswek
The sweet smell of success (Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter) from Newsweek
Truly, madly, deeply (the Theresa Duncan case, author, cinematographer and blogger) from Newsweek
What does the moon smell like? (Apollo 16 pilots reveal) from Boing Boing.Net

Tuesday, January 3, 2006

Perfume Shrine Archives by Month

Archives by Date

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Saturday, December 31, 2005

Perfume Reviews Index by House

The following Perfume Shrine Index contains Fragrance Reviews by House. Please report broken links to perfumeshrine @ yahoo.com
The reviews solely reflect the personal opinion of the author and are not sponsored in any shape or form. 

Work in progress!


Aftelier
Haute Claire
Secret Garden

Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur (short review)
Agent Provocateur (original & short description of flankers)

Amouage
Epic for men
Epic for women
Gold for women
Jubilation 25
Honour for Man
Honour for Woman
Library Collection Opus I, Opus II, Opus III
Library Collection: Opus V
Ubar

Annette Neuffer
Avicenna

Annick Goutal
Eau de Fier
Grand Amour
Heure Exquise
Le Jasmin
Le Mimosa
Musc Nomade (Les Orientalistes)
Passion
Quel Amour
Rose Absolue
Rose Splendide
Sables
Songes
Un Matin d'Orage

Anya's Garden
Fairchild
Kewdra
Light
Moondance
Pan
Riverside
Starflower

Apivita
Earth

Aqua di Parma
Gelsomino Nobile
Magnolia Nobile

Atelier Cologne
Vanille Insensee

Ayala Moriel Perfumes
Fete d'Hiver
Film Noir
Gigi
Sahleb
Vetiver Racinettes
Yasmin
Zohar

Arabian Attars
Arabian attars from Yemen

Aramis
Aramis (short review)

Armando Martinez
Benefactor
Maquillage
Pillow of Flowers

Armani
Attitude for men
Armani pour Femme original
Bois d'Encens (Armani Prive)
La Femme Bleue (Armani Prive)
Mania (vintage, original edition)

Ava Luxe
Madame X
Midnight Violet
Pearl Musk

Ayala Moriel Perfumes
Fete d'Hiver
Film Noir
Gigi
Sahleb
Vetiver Racinettes
Yasmin
Zohar

Baccarat
Les Larmes Sacrées de Thèbes
Un Certain été à Livadia
Une Nuit Etoilé au Bengale

Balenciaga
Cialenga
La Fuite des Heures (Fleeting Moment)
Michelle

Balmain
Jolie Madame
Miss Balmain

Barbara Bui
Barbara Bui Le Parfum

Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs
Snake Oil

Blood Concept Fragrances
Blood Fragrances

Bond No.9
Andy Warhol Silver Factory
Coney Island

Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum (2011)

Boucheron
Boucheron pour Femme

Bulgari/Bvlgari
Black
Jasmin Noir
Voile de Jasmin
Omnia Green Jade

Burberry
Burberry Body
Burberry London for men (2006)

By Kilian
Cruel Intentions
Incense Oud
Liaisons Dangereuses

Cabanel
Alahine
Early Roses

Cacharel
Anais Anais
Eden
Loulou
Noa, Noa Fleur & Noa Perle (comparison)
Scarlett

Calvin Klein
Beauty
Secret Obsession
Obsession for men (short review)

Cartier
Baiser Vole
Roadster for men
Santos (short review)

Caron
Alpona
Coup de Fouet
Narcisse Noir
Nuit de Noel
Or et Noir
Parfum Sacre
Poivre
Tabac Blond
With Pleasure

Carven
Ma Griffe
Vetiver

Chanel
28 La Pausa (Les Exclusifs collection)
31 Rue Cambon (Les Exclusifs collection)
Antaeus
Antaeus Sport
Bel Respiro (Les Exclusifs collection)
Beige (Les Exclusifs collection)
Beige vintage (info)
Chance Eau Tendre
Coromandel (Les Exclusifs collection)
Cuir de Russie
Cuir de Russie (Les Exclusifs collection)
Eau de Cologne (Les Exclusifs collection)
Gardenia (comparison of vintage & Les Exclusifs)
No.18 (Les Exclusifs collection)
No.19
No.19 Poudré
No.46
Pour Monsieur
Sycomore (Les Exclusifs collection)

Chantecaille
Le Jasmin

Chloe
Chloe (distrubuted by Lancaster): old version vs.new edition

Christian Dior
Diorama
Diorella
Diorling
Dior-Dior
Eau Fraiche
Eau Sauvage (short review; info on hedione)
Fahrenheit 32
Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle
Jules
Miss Dior
Patchouli Imperial
Poison (short review)
Poison Hypnotic (short review)
Poison Tendre (short review)
Poison Pure (short review)
Poison Midnight (short review)
Poison Elixirs: Poison Hypnotic Elixir, Poison Pure Elixir, Poison Midnight Elixir (short reviews)

Clinique
Aromatics Elixir

Comme des Garcons
888
Avignon
H&M by Comme des Garcons
Kyoto
Laurel by Monocle x
Man 2(short review)
Ourzazate

Costes
Costes by Hotel Costes

Cote Bastide
Fleurs d'Oranger (short review)

Coty
Chypre de Coty

Crazy Libellule & the Poppies
Encens Mystic

Creative Scentualization
Perfect Veil

Creed
Angelique Encens
Jasmine Emperatrice Eugenie
Royal English Leather
Spice & Wood

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz
Cimabue
Musk Eau Natural

DelRae parfums
Debut

Deneuve Catherine
Deneuve

Diane von Furstenberg
Diane by Diane von Furstenberg

Different Company, The
Jasmin de Nuit

Diptyque
Do Son

Essence of John Galliano
Jardin Clos
Opone (short review)
Opopanax

Dolce & Gabanna
The One (for women) Eau de Parfum

Donna Karan
Gold

Elie Saab
Elie Saab Le Parfum

Estee Lauder
Azuree original (1969) (short review)
Azuree Soleil
Beautiful Love
Bronze Goddess
Bronze Goddess Soleil 
Pleasures Delight
Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia
Wild Elixir
Wood Mystique

Etat Libre d'Orange
Archives 69
Bijou Romantique
Fils de Dieu du Riz et des Agrumes
Secretions Magnifiques 

Etro
Gomma
Messe de Minuit
Shaal Nur
Vetiver (short review)
Via Verri

Fath
Iris Gris

Floris
Vetiver

Frederic Malle
Carnal Flower

Dans tes Bras
Iris Poudre
Lys Mediterranee
Musc Ravageur
Vetiver Extraordinaire

Fresh
Pink Jasmine

Gianfranco Ferre
Ferre by Ferre (short review and comparison)

Givenchy
Ange ou demon
Givenchy Gentleman
Vetyver

Gres
Cabochard

Guerlain
Ambre de Guerlain
Angelique Noire
Aqua Allegoria (all fragrances, short reviews)
Aqua Allegoria Bouquet No.1
Arsene Lupin Dandy
Attrape Coeur
Atuana
Chant d'Aromes
Carnal Elixirs/ Elixirs Charnels (Gourmand Coquin, Chypre Fatal, Oriental Brulant)
Chamade
Coque d'Or
Cuir de Russie by Guerlain
Delice de Peau body cream
Cologne du 68
Cologne du Parfumeur
Cruel Gardenia
Cuir Beluga
Derby (short review)
Djedi
Fleur de Feu
Guet Apens
Habit Rouge
Idylle Duet (Rose-Patchouli)
Insolence Eau de parfum
Iris Ganache
Jasminora
Jardins de Bagatelle
La Petite Robe Noire no.2
L'instant Magic
Liu
Mitsouko
Nahema
No.68 Limited edition
Ode
Parure
Pour Troubler
Rose Barbare
Samsara
Shalimar
Shalimar Eau Legere & Shalimar Light
Shalimar Parfum Initial
Sous le Vent
Tonka Imperiale
Vega
Vetiver pour homme and Vetiver Glacee
Vetiver pour elle
Vol de Nuit
Vol de Nuit Evasion

Halston
Halston by Halston

Haramain
Al Nabha (short review)

Haydria Perfumery
Harem Girl
Tainted Love


Hermes
24 Faubourg
Bel Ami (short review)
Doblis
Eau d'Hermes
Elixir des Merveilles
Eau de Merveilles (comparison between concentrations and Elixir)
Iris Ukiyoé (Hermessences)
Kelly Calèche
Poivre Samarkande (Hermessences)
Santal Massoia (Hermessences)
Un Jardin apres la Mousson
Un Jardin sur le Toit
Vanille Galante (Hermessences)
Vetiver Tonka (Hermessences)

Hilde Soliani
Anemone
Bell'Antonio
Conafetto
Iris
Mangiami dopo teatro (short review)
Margerita
Ortensia (short review)
Sipario(short review)
Stecca (short review)
Tulipano
Vecchi Rosetti

Histoires de Parfums
Colette 1873

Honore des Pres
Vamp a NY
Bonte's Bloom, Chaman's Party, Nu Green, Sexy Angelic

Illuminated Perfume Roxana Villa
Hedera Helix
Lyra
To Bee
Q
Notes for all Roxana Villa perfumes

Indult
Tihota

Ineke perfumes
After my Own Heart
Balmy Days and Sundays, Chemical Bonding, Dering Do, Evening edged in Gold (short reviews)
Evening Edged in Gold (short review)

I Profumi di Firenze
Zagara (short review)

Jean Couturier
Coriandre

Jean Louis Scherrer
Jean Louis Scherrer I (green)

Jean Paul Gaultier
Fleur du Male (for men)
Ma Dame

Jo Malone
Honeysuckle and Jasmine
Orange Blossom
Tea Collection: Assam & Grapefruit, Earl Grey & Cucumber, Sweet Milk, Sweet Lemon, & Fresh Mint Leaf

Kenzo
Power

Knize
Knize Ten

Krizia
Teatro alla Scala
K de Krizia

La Maison de la Vanille
Vanille Noire de Mexique

Lancome
Cuir de Lancome re-issue (short review)
Cuir de Lancome re-issue & vintage Revolte (full review & comparison)
Kypre de Lancome
La Valee Bleue
Magnifique
Miracle Forever
O de Lancome
O de l'Orangerie
Poeme

Lanvin
Rumeur
Scandal

L'artisan Parfumeur
Fleur de Narcisse 2006 (Harvest series)
Fleur d'Oranger 2005 (Harvest series)
Havana Vanille
La Haie Fleuri de Hameau
L'Ete en Douce/ Extrait de Songe
Mandarine
Passage d'Enfer
Safran Troublant (short review)
Traversée du Bosphore
Thé pour une Ete
Timbuktu
Vanille Absolument
Vetiver (short review)
Voleur des Roses

Laura Tonnato
Amir

Le Labo
Aldehyde 44 (Dallas exclusive)
AnOther 13
Baie Rose 26
Gaiac 10 (Tokyo exclusive)
Musc 25 (Los Angeles exclusive)

Poivre 23 (London exclusive)
Santal 33
Vanille 44 (Paris exclusive)

Les Nez
L'antimatiere
Let me Play the Lion"
Manoumalia
The Unicorn Spell
Turtle Vetiver Exercise 1
Turtle Vetiver Front

Lolita Lempicka
L de Lempicka

Lorenzo Villoresi
Incensi
Vetiver (short review)

Lubin
Idole (short review)

Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier
Jardin Blanc
Route du Vetiver (short review)

Marc Jacobs
Amber Splash
Bang
Blush
Daisy
Daisy Eau so Fresh

Maria Candida Gentile
Cinabre
Exultat
Hanbury

Michael Kors
Island Hawaii

Mihov Konstantin
Alice in Wonderland

Miller Harris
Jasmin Vert
L'air de Rien

Missoni
Missoni Aqua

Molinard
Une Histoire de Chypre for Aedes

Montale
Jasmin Full

Montana
Parfum de Peau
Suggestion trio: Eau d'Argent, Eau d'Or, Eau Cuivree

Nasomatto
Absinthe
Duro
Hindu Grass
Narcotic Venus
Silver Musk

Narciso Rodriguez
Essence

Narciso for Her & comparison of all concentrations/versions

Nobile 1942
Anonimo Veneziano

Pontevecchio M for Him
Pontevecchio W for Her

Norma Kamali
Incense

Oscar de la Renta
Esprit d'Oscar
Oscar Violet

Oriflame
Amethyste Fatale
Chiffon

Ormonde Jayne
Frangipani Absolue
Ormonde Woman
Sampaquita
Ta'if (short review)
Tiare
Tolu
Zizan

Paco Rabanne
Calandre
La Nuit de Paco Rabanne

Paloma Picasso
Paloma Picasso Mon Parfum

Patricia de Nicolai
Kiss me Tender
Vetyver (short review)

Parfumerie Generale
Corps et Ames (short review)
Praline de Santal

Parfum d'Empire
Aziyade

Parfums MDCI
Ambre TopKapi
Peche Cardinal

Patou
Adieu Sagesse
Amour Amour
Caline
Chaldee
Cocktail
Colony
Delices
Divine Folie
Joy
L'Heure Attendue
Moment Supreme
Normandie
Que sais-je?
Vacances

Penhaligon's
Amaranthine
Castile
Juniper Sling
Sartorial

Piguet Robert
Baghari (new vs vintage)
Bandit
Calypso (vintage)

Pontevecchio
Anonimo Veneziano
Pontevecchio M for men
Pontevecchio W for women

Prada
Candy by Prada
L'Eau Ambree
Infusion d'Iris
Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger
Infusion d'Homme
Infusion de Tubereuse

Profumo.it/La Via del Profumo
Angelica Water
Chocolate Amber
Frutti Paradisi
Green Blossom
Grezzo d'eleganza
Samurai

Revillon
Detchema

Rochas
Femme
Moustache
Rochas Man

Satellite
A la Figue
Ipanema

Serge Lutens
Arabie (short review)
Bas de Soie
Boxeuses
Clair de Musc
Chypre Rouge
De Profundis
Douce Amere
Encens et Lavande
El Attarine
Fleurs d'Oranger
Jeux de Peau
Iris Silver Mist
L'Eau de Serge Lutens
L'Eau Froide
Nombre Noir
Mandarine Mandarin
Sarrasins
Serge Noire
Tubéreuse Criminelle
Un Lys
Vetiver Oriental
Vitriol d'Oeillet

Shiseido
Inoui

Nombre Noir

Solange
Cosmic

Sonoma Scent Studio
Ambre Noir
Champagne de Bois
Encens Tranquille
Jour Ensoileillee
Fig Tree
Fireside Intense
Lieu de Reves
Nostalgie
Opal
Sienna Musk
To Dream

Sonia Rykiel
Belle en Rykiel
Sonia Rykiel Woman-not for men! (Eau de parfum)

Tauer Perfumes
Carillon pour un Ange
Dark Passage (Tableau de Parfums Snapshots, LE)
Eau d'Epices 
Hyacinth and a Mechanic (unreleased ~"bottle on a journey" project)
Incense Extreme
Incense Rose
L'air du desert marocain
Miriam (Tableau de Parfums line)
Orange Star 
Pentachords: White, Auburn, Verdant
Reverie au Jardin
Rose Vermeille 
Une Rose Chypree
Vetiver Dance
Zeta

Thierry Mugler
Eau de Star
Innocent
Womanity

Tom Ford
Arabian Wood (Private Blend Collection)

Black Orchid
Bois Marocain (Private Blend Collection)
Champaca Absolute (Private Blend collection)
Grey Vetiver (Private Blend Collection)
Japon Noir (Private Blend Collection)
Jasmin Rouge
Italian Cypress (Private Blend Collection)
Santal Blush
Violet Blonde

Tommi Sooni
Tarantella

Trussardi
Bianco
Trussardi Uomo (original) (short review)

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Valentino
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Van Cleef & Arpels
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Vera Wang
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Viktor & Rolf
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Washington Tremlett
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Yves Saint Laurent
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