Dakar from the house Al-Rehab in Saudi Arabia. Al Rehab was established in 1975 according to their website even though Fragrantica says it's brand dates from 2014. Obviously there is an issue here considering they have over 183 perfumes listed. Either they are very busy or there is a rather large error on their part! … Continue reading Dakar from Al-Rehab
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
Maritime For Him by TOMMY BAHAMA
Tommy Bahama Maritime For Men was launched in 2016. Falling under the category of Aromatic Aquatic this composition has notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Clary Sage, Lavender and Water Lily. Frank Voelkl was the creator of this scent. Top notes consist of Clary sage, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, and Lavender. Middle notes of Ambergris, Geranium, Violet … Continue reading Maritime For Him by TOMMY BAHAMA
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