Aspen for Men by Coty, originally produced by Quintessence, was launched in 1989 and is an Aromatic Fougere. I cannot find any information on who was the nose behind this scent or anything else for that matter. The top notes are bergamot, galbanum, green notes and lemon. The middle notes are coriander, cyclamen, geranium, jasmine, … Continue reading ASPEN for Men
The Science and Art of Perfumery
The Science and Art of Perfumery by Edward Sagarin was originally published in 1945. The picture to the left is a copy that you can get at Amazon as a reprint. I have an original copy that I was able to acquire a while back. This is a fascinating little book so don't let the … Continue reading The Science and Art of Perfumery
Exploring older colognes
Lately after doing a lot of reading I have started to become more interested in collecting and exploring the older colognes of the past. Particularly anything 80's and older. Anything from my youngest years and before is not only going to be nostalgic but just alot of fun I believe. I remember seeing those old … Continue reading Exploring older colognes
FOLIO Columns 2003-2014 by Luca Turin
At one time or another if you have read anything on modern perfumery you have come across Luca Turin and one of his books either by himself or with his much more lovely partner in crime Tania Sanchez. In Folio Columns, we have Luca Turin at his finest. Short and sweet, witty at times, and … Continue reading FOLIO Columns 2003-2014 by Luca Turin
Versace Eros Review
Eros is the creation of Aurelien Guichard. It was announced as a fresh, woody and slightly oriental scent. It was launched in 2012. This Aromatic Fougere has top notes of lemon, green apple, and mint. Mid notes of ambroxan, geranium, and tonka beans. Base notes consist of Atlas and Virginian cedar, oakmoss, vetiver, and Madagascar … Continue reading Versace Eros Review
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