 | Nuit De Longchamp by LubinThis review is for the original (now vintage) EDT 1st October, 2008. |
| | Tokion by Ava LuxeMildly sweet, resinous, not the typical "wood" scent. This one has a hint of very light incense. Ethereal, soft, mystical, and absolutely unique! This one works well in the workplace. Applied sparingly, it is unobtrusive and comforting. How I would love a candle in this fragrance! 17th July, 2007. |
| | Firewood / Feu de Bois by Ava LuxeStrange, when I tried this version of Firewood, it was less intense than some other "firewood" scents: Galliano, Sonoma Scent Studio's Fireside and Fireside Intense, for example. It had a slight hint of sweet/plastic, perhaps from the incense notes. It does not bother me; in fact, it adds to the depth of the fragrance. It is not my favorite version, but is nice and perhaps more enjoyable for those who find other versions of this scent overwhelming. 17th July, 2007. |
| | Listen by Herb AlpertI never thought I'd like a scent with melon in the top note! This one is a sweet and bright floral, but not gourmand at all. It even passes the toddler test - a four-year-old said I smelled "wonderful." The lasting power is decent, at least 4 hours. It's truly the "drydown" that is the saving grace of this fragrance. The green of the vetiver and the moss, plus the very subtle musk keeps this one from being juvenile. In fact, it is an unusual classic and appealing to all ages. 12nd July, 2007. |
| | Ta'If by Ormonde JayneThis scent has a bright opening; I did not get much of the "date" scent on my repeated testings but lots of pink pepper and orange blossom. While pleasant, it can be a bit overwhelming at first. Luckily, once the scent begins to dry down after 15 minutes, the rose and jasmine bloom in harmony with hints of freesia, saffron and amber. A few minutes later, the broom completes the scent, turning what was originally a bright scent into a lush mix, exotic and addicting. While this scent was made for "after dark" I find that even in the dry heat of the afternoon it blooms lusciously! 11th July, 2007. |
| | Osmanthus by Ormonde JayneNot your garden variety Osmanthus! The pimento adds sharp notes and the cedar and the vetiver keep the osmanthus from being too sweet. The water lilly may be unnecessary in this one - the osmanthus alone is enough to keep the one from being too heavy. I like it. It is not my favorite of the OJ collection, but the use of the osmanthus is different than most of perfumes with the same note. 11th July, 2007. |
| | Ormonde Woman by Ormonde JayneSpicy, sweet, resinous, green, purple, yet glowing with an golden amberous light. This reminds me of the sunlight that glows through beautiful cathedral glass. 11th July, 2007. |
 | Rasa by Ava LuxeThis review is for the Extreme version: 10th July, 2007. |
| | Kretek by Ava LuxeLet me start by saying I cannot stand cigarette smoke. Yet, somehow I am attracted to spicy tobacco-based scents! I love this clove-based scent. It wears decently on me (several hours), too, which is another plus. Even in the summer heat, this scent radiates pleasant spicy and sultry charms. It reminds me of nights spent sitting outside the coffee shop, watching the other kids smoke clove cigarettes (at a fair distance). My friends were wearing Calvin Klein's Obsession at the time. The mix of the oriental sweet and the clove smoke made for fragrant nights! 10th July, 2007. |
| | Forbidden Fruits by Ava LuxeIn the beginning, this scent is truly fruit, with just a hint of spice. Perhaps these are the spicy gumdrops that I cannot find anymore? The drydown turns ambery, and the sweetness and spicy soften to reveal a hint of woods. Nicely balanced, unique, and has none of the floral scents that could wreck this delicate balance. 10th July, 2007. |
| | Red Carnation / Oeillet Rouge by Ava LuxePleasanly sweet and spicy, somewhat linear, beautiful carnation. This is scent that the flower industry has bred out of their flowers in exchange for a longer "shelf life." Long lasting, for sure. Clove and Carnation heaven! 10th July, 2007. |
| | Juozas Statkevicius / Josef Statkus by Juozas StatkeviciusFor me, this is a "chill-out" fragrance. The incense and jasmine are languid and luxurious. The scent is perfect for hanging out at a coffee shop or cafe with a friend or two and not in a hurry to go ANYWHERE! It's charming and sexy at the same time, exotic and deep. 25th May, 2007. |
| | Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi by Acqua di ParmaI wish the scent lasted longer. On a rather warm spring morning, I sprayed myself all over with this scent. I enjoyed the whole 20 minutes it lasted. The fig notes are not overpowering and only enhance the extremely brief citrus notes. This scent needs a stronger foundation to place it in the excellent category but for those looking for a very light spritz on a warm day, this does the trick. 28th April, 2007. |
 | Jasmine Brown Sugar by VoluspaYikes, I should have known a fragrance with "brown sugar" in the title would have been way too sweet. This scent is pretty much a blast of sweet flowers (jasmine and gardenia mostly), a hint of vanilla, and sugar. It leaves nothing to the imagination, nothing subtle; it is just very sweet and the jasmine is strong. I prefer to use it as a room spray as the scent is too overwhelming to use as a day to day fragrance. 10th April, 2007. |
| | Cumming by Alan CummingThe leather accord was the first note to stand out when I tried this scent. At the same time I experienced the bergamot and peat moss scents. I expected this scent to be more harsh but it is much more refined. While it is somewhat masculine, a lady could also wear it to invoke the imagery of a beautiful home and manor in Scotland (or even anywhere in the UK). I appreciate the unusual combination of scents and this lady is not afraid to wear it proudly! 10th April, 2007. |
| | D'Humeur a Rien by L'Artisan ParfumeurActually, this one is spelled Rien, NOT Rein. 5th April, 2007. |
| | Poivre Piquant by L'Artisan ParfumeurThis is a white pepper, lighter and does not weight down this scent. It is almost like a spicy rose, and then the smooth milk and wood scents take over. On me, the pepper remains for a while but slowly fades over about 2 hours to a very sensual and slightly sweet sandalwood. I am in love with this!!! 5th April, 2007. |
| | D'Humeur Jalouse by L'Artisan ParfumeurWow, green really sums up this scent. It smells of fresh grass, bamboo, green leaves, with just a hint of musk. It is the prettiest "green" scent I have tried in a long time and quite "natural". I could bathe in this! 30th March, 2007. |
| | Chelsea Flowers by Bond No. 9Perhaps the only thing missing from this bouquet is carnations. It is a true floral, somewhat of a rarity in today's newer perfumes. It certainly has lasting power; when I used it as room spray the scent lasted several hours! 7th March, 2007. |
| | Lonestar Memories by TauerI really wanted to love this scent but something in it lingers much too long on me. The sweet and sharp parts of this scent pierced for hours on me. I normally love birch. leather and smoke scents but something gets in the way of this one. It reminds me of an auto repair facility with all the chemical and petrol scents. Perhaps this scent is meant as a former cowboy who is now working as an auto mechanic? The scent also reminds me of my father's workshop, full of dusty electronic parts and soldering tools. 17th February, 2007. |
| | Fire Island by Bond No. 9Fire Island is a clash of suntan oils, musky perfume and sweat. This is certainly not like the beaches I am used to - I love those on the northern and central coast of California. I associate beach scents with fresh woods, sea air, seaweed, and faint background notes of cypress and eucalyptus. Fire Island is more like the little crowded, sometimes polluted river beach in the hot city - the one that everyone crowds to because it is close to home. It is a claustrophobia-provoking scent, but I would guess that a popular beach in New York might feel that way. 17th February, 2007. |
| | Glow after Dark by J.Lo by Jennifer LopezHmmmm...can't find the passion fruit...this one smells somewhat synthetic flowery-fruity with no specific note that comes through clearly except for a very bright musk. It reminds me of some of the Bath and Body Works Cherry Blossom scents but only more woodsy. 6th February, 2007. |
| | Cèdre by Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal ShiseidoThis scent starts with a hint of tuberose, but not enough to make it cloying. As one who has smelled pure tuberose, it does not have the powdery scent commonly associated with a tuberose-heavy scent such as White Shoulders or Diptyque's Tubereuse. 6th February, 2007. |
| | Daim Blond by Serge Lutens Les Salons du Palais Royal ShiseidoWow, it seems that people either love or hate this scent. On me, the apricot is not that defined. What I smell is a light leather that does not overwhelm, a hint of spicy cardamom, and a refined iris scent. For me it's unbelievably sensuous and not too sweet. 6th February, 2007. |
| | Incensi by Lorenzo VilloresiI love the spiciness of this one. It comes across as a little sweet and aromatic (bay leaf and/or cedar)with just a little musk. I like to scent my home with this one. 6th February, 2007. |
| | French Cancan by CaronA sweet mix of flowers, lilac, carnation notes with just a hint of warmth. This is a happy perfume, certainly worthy of it's name Cancan. It is long lasting, even through a shower. Use it sparingly and experience the bright and lively bouquet nearly all day. 6th February, 2007. |
| | Violet Empire by CB I Hate PerfumeThis scent is definitely green, with a sweet violet accord. It is fresh, perhaps a bit "soapy" but in a good way. I could definitely layer this one with something smokier and it would be incredible! 26th January, 2007. |
| | Burning Leaves by CB I Hate PerfumeWow, at first this one reminds me of a less spicy Essence of Galliano. It has the smoke factor of Galliano (a huge plus), plus the vanilla background. It is not a copy - it lacks the Iris note of Galliano. The burning maple leaf is realistic and mostly linear except for a slight mustard scent after the drydown. This was the only negative in this creative fragrance. I would recommend it as a room spray first and as a fragrance for the more daring. 26th January, 2007. |
| | Satsuma by Body ShopSweet, like orange candy. This could be annoying after a while but the scent makes a good lotion or shower gel when less concentrated. 25th January, 2007. |
| | Insolence by GuerlainA little strong. I can appreciate the violet but I did not like the drydown. 25th January, 2007. |
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