Notable Scents

M Micallef Ylang Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:39:42 +0000

* Ylang in Gold goes on sweet and fruity with licorice, sweet citrus, and a light floral.

* The top is strong and sweet, yet smooth and velvety.

* The sweetness dries a bit as the flowers come through in the heart – ylang ylang is the star, with rose and [...]

United Scents of America Hawaii Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:02:03 +0000

* Hawaii beings with sugary flowers and fruit – sweet peaches and light jasmine.

* The florals recede and the sweet fruits become the focus – pineapple, coconut, papaya, and mango.

* The vibe is very much like a tropical cocktail.

* The dry down is a sweet coconut vanilla.

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Humiecki & Graef Skarb Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:44:43 +0000

* Skarb starts with a fresh feeling of mint, licorice/asbinthe, and juicy melon.

* The refreshing top is like a modern cologne, great for the summer to cool you off.

* The fresh clean vibe begins to melt away as a boozy gin note comes into the picture.

* [...]

Humiecki & Graef Candour Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:42:58 +0000

* Candour attacks with an aggressive green explosion – sharp and clean – with violet, lavender, cedar, and sage.

* The top has a small hint of that “ivory soap” note. I am not sure exactly what that is, but I am sure you can imagine.

* The volume [...]

Humieck & Graef Multiple Rouge Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:40:57 +0000

* Multiple Rouge draws you in with the standard Bath & Body Works fruit bomb on high alert – berries, orange, peach, pineapple.

* It’s so loud, brazen, and overwhelming that its actually charming.

* Then after about 30 minutes – the aliens come. The fruit goes metallic, like robots [...]

Humiecki & Graef Blask Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:01:02 +0000

* Blask starts off with a blast of bay leaves and clove spicing up a fruity red wine.

* This is the first time I have smelled bay leaves in a scent and liked it.

* An odd left turn in the transition brings in a sweet hybrid of leather [...]

Jovoy Rouge Assassin Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:15:47 +0000

* Rouge Assassin starts strong, with iris and resins.

* Yes, this one is aggressive and quite loud with an intense smell of dirty lipstick. Dirty as in sexy, not filthy.
* After it softens a bit, more resins come in, with a touch of vanilla and a sweet rose.

* A [...]

Arquiste Boutonniere No. 7 Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:11:23 +0000

* Boutonniere No 7 gets right to business with a strong floral note – a mix of gardenia and jasmine.

* The flowers are full and vibrant with a hint of lavender and citrus.
* The citrus burns off quickly and the lavender moves into the background, letting the gardenia [...]

Votivo Lock Your Love – Hot to Handle Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:07:04 +0000

* Lock Your Love is a trio of scents inspired by the tradition of couples locking a padlock to a chain and getting rid of the key as a sign of eternal love.

* Hot to Handle starts with spicy wood and violet flowers.
* The top note lasts for more than hour and [...]

United Scents of America New Jersey Fragrance Review

Ron Slomowicz — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:58:03 +0000

* The United Scents of America aim to represent each state with their own unique scent.

* For New Jersey, it’s all about the Jersey Shore boardwalk and amusement parks – kicking off with buttery popcorn and sweets.

* The scent is very realistic and nearly edible.

* The popcorn and sweets [...]