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Aj Arabia Black V ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 3 November 2015 Leave a Comment

Aj Arabia Black V

Niche house Aj Arabia has launched Black V, a new unisex fragrance…

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Parfums M Micallef Akowa ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 22 September 2015 16 Comments

Parfums M Micallef Akowa

French niche line Parfums M Micallef has launched Akowa, a new woody oriental fragrance for men…

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Parfums M Micallef Ylang in Gold ~ fragrance review

Posted by Angela on 10 December 2012 32 Comments

Parfums M Micallef Ylang in Gold, bottle detail

Last week I interviewed Josh Meyer of Imaginary Authors for a local magazine. I brought some perfume samples, including Parfums M Micallef Ylang in Gold, and when Meyer smelled it, he said, “It’s so smooth. That’s their style.”

At home, I dabbed some on, and I couldn’t agree more. Ylang in Gold is as smooth as silk charmeuse. It’s whipped into a soft, creamy blend that reminds me of custard. Like custard, Ylang in Gold transforms and unites its materials into a mellifluous whole. Also like custard, Ylang in Gold is sweet. Really sweet.

Ylang in Gold, a floral oriental, was created by house perfumer Jean-Claude Astier…

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