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
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
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
Grey Vetiver was produced by Tom Ford and came out in 2009. Said by the producer to be dominant vetiver accompanied with salty notes along with sunny, woody accords. This is an Eau De Parfum. Top notes breakdown Sage, Orange Blossom, and Grapefruit. Middle notes Pimento, Orris Root, and Nutmeg. Base notes of Vetiver, Woodsy … Continue reading Tom Ford Grey Vetiver
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