Straight up Autumn Potpurri for me: Nutmeg, Clove, Vanilla and Gingerbread with a distinct tobacco top note. Could be a nostalgic scent for the holidays.

This Neroli blend surprised me with a powerful Citrus/White Floral opening, so much so that it made my eyes water upon first sniff. It's well-blended, to the point where the interesting qualities of Neroli seem to get lost in the mix. The Tangerine and Marshmallow Vanilla notes are too heavy-handed for my taste, which…

Comme un Gant opens sweet and ambery, enveloped in warm spice from the Guatemalan Cardamom. The Sandalwood then takes me inside a cathedral, a sacred veil of incense. The Coconut & Vanilla notes here are well-blended, never entering gourmand territory thanks to the bitterness of Vetiver. Despite the tropical notes, the…

Kazehikaru (風光る) means "Wind light" in Japanese. It opens with cool, invigorating Shiso Leaf and Citrus blend. The green crispness reminds me of freshly-fallen pine needles crunching underfoot during hikes after a rainstorm. Hints of earthy Vetiver and subtle Japanese Rose balance out the astringent notes. As someone w…

Tsuki (月) means "Moon" in Japanese. It opens with a sour, camphorous Lemon/Geranium, which immediately reminded me of a lemongrass-based insect repellant and Ricola Lemon Mint Cough Drops. There is a subtle cooling effect from the spicy mint. Over time, the scent did not evolve and I couldn't get past the bug spray ass…