Diptyque Eau de Minthe ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 24 April 2019 29 Comments

If I’d been presented with Diptyque’s new Eau de Minthé* in an unmarked vial, after the first sniff I’d have bet it was a vintage fougère perfume from the 1960s or 1970s. Eau de Minthé is hairy from eyebrows to toes, and brimming with testosterone.

Eau de Minthé goes on with a blast of bergamot mixing with peppery greens (geranium leaf is noticeable, too). As Eau de Minthé skids into mid-development I get scented hints of rose water, green tea(?), “chewing-gum” spearmint and Life Savers® wintergreen candy…

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Amouage Portrayal ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 24 April 2019 12 Comments

Amouage has launched Portrayal, a new fragrance duo…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 24 April 2019 6 Comments

Chantecaille's once beloved Darby Rose is back in new limited edition packaging: "Drawing in Jeweled Raspberry and crisp Italian Lemon to unfold into a bouquet of femininity, Darby Rose is an ode to Sylvie's favorite intensely fragrant rose. Created using 'headspace' technology which re-creates the exact essence of the flower. Darby Rose is a fresh, modern take on a classic rose scent. A radiant introduction of Jeweled Raspberry and crisp Italian Lemon unfolds into a blossoming bouquet of femininity. Precious Bulgarian Rose mingles with Pink Magnolia and Sweet Osmanthus petals for an alluring touch that underscores the sophisticated base of woody notes. Traces of rare Sandalwood and White Patchouli resonate throughout the scent adding textured warmth and dimension that help bring the stunning Darby Rose to life. The scent was inspired by Sylvie's favorite garden roses and created using headspace technology to capture the exact essence of the flowers from her garden. Packaged in a beautiful Chantecaille x de Gournay limited-edition box." $210 for 75 ml Eau de Parfum.