I can see why Fève Délicieuse is one of the most sought after perfumes from Dior - this is a true masterpiece. It initially opens quite fresh and aromatic as lavender and mint combine with bergamot and white florals, however this freshness is only fleeting and gives way to a warmer heart of delicious bittersweet cherries and tonka bean. As this settles on the skin, a complex array of beautiful gourmand notes are blended to perfection; the cherry and tonka lingers as vanilla, caramel, chocolate and benzoin are introduced, gently resting on a base of sandalwood, coconut and leather. There’s a slight nuttiness in the dry down, perhaps from the combination of cherry, tonka and coconut. This scent perfects the gourmand scent profile and really lives up to its name - it’s absolutely delicious. Such a shame that this is so hard to find now, it’s a must have if you love sweet fragrances and a phenomenal perfume for nights out.

Tempfluo is such a unique and beautiful fragrance, truly one of a kind. It opens with a zesty freshness of mandarin and bergamot, accompanied by delicate white florals of orange blossom and jasmine. An almost plastic/metallic sweetness creeps in as the saffron combines with the white florals, which is actually a surprisingly stunning combination. In the dry down this sweet and fresh metallic scent profile is made even sweeter with vanilla and praline, while also gaining a soft and fluffy base of cashmere and cedar. It’s such a unique and stunning combination of notes which is perfect for the spring. The performance with this scent is really good, especially for a relatively fresh fragrance. This might be my favourite release from Nishane’s Time Capsule line - it’s such an interesting perfume with so much depth and quality.

Layton is simple yet so addicting and alluring. The opening consists of an intoxicating blend of juicy green apple, with sweet vanilla and aromatic lavender. There’s a fleeting brightness from the bergamot, mandarin and floral heart however this dissipates quickly. The dry down is where this fragrance comes to life - the apple and vanilla are joined by sandlewood, patchouli and guaiac wood which gives the fragrance a gorgeously smooth and masculine base. Layton isn’t particularly complex, it takes a relatively simple scent profile and does it really well. It’s not even the highest quality fragrance around, and yet there’s something about it that draws you in. It’s perfect for evenings out all year round and definitely gets a lot of positive attention from others. I will say that Layton Exclusif is 100% the better option as it just smells more creative, higher quality and more ‘niche’. However I think there is a place for both in my collection due to the Exclusif having limited wearability outside of winter. This isn’t my favourite scent in my collection but I do love it, it’s such an easy and satisfying wear and simply makes you feel good every time.

Oud Noir Intense is the epitome of a clean and professional smelling oud, perfectly executed. Upon initial spray you’re blasted with a clean cut, refined oud combined with a warming note of cardamom and sharp bergamot. The opening has a somewhat animalic facet which some have described as smelling like cheese - I get where this comparison comes from, but thankfully it’s only fleeting. In the heart, the oud is brightened with a smooth and sparkly combination of jasmine and rose, before settling in to a musky base of saffron, patchouli and sandalwood. However, the oud is the real star here and smells absolutely incredible. This does have similarities to Tom Ford’s Oud Wood, in that it takes oud in a very clean and sophisticated direction - something I can imagine an important business person wearing. I find the name a bit misleading however as to me the scent isn’t very Noir, or intense - it’s actually fairly bright and easy to wear for an oud and the longevity isn’t great either. This is one of my favourite ouds in my collection and a true masterpiece, but only worth it if you can find it for less than retail price.

Mandarino di Amalfi really lives up to its name - it truly makes you feel like you’re sat in the sun on the Amalfi coast. It opens with a burst of juicy lemon and grapefruit with a gentle orange blossom, beautifully combined with herbal aromatic notes of basil with mint and tarragon in the background. In the heart, sweet blackcurrant and and airy jasmine join the mix which leaves an intoxicating sillage. Once this settles, a gentle peppery kick is joined by a light musk and vetiver which gives the scent some added depth. I wouldn’t say the civet, labdanum or amber are detectable at all. This is one of my favourite fragrances from Tom Ford, while the longevity is unfortunately not great - the scent itself as absolutely stunning. One of my favourites for the summer and a perfect option for when you want something refreshing.

Oceania is simply the best summer fragrance I’ve ever smelled. It opens with a beautiful cocktail of citruses including grapefruit, lemon and mandarin alongside gorgeous aromatics of lavender, rosemary and thyme. As the heart develops you’re greeted with a stunning powdery violet of the highest quality, alongside a sparkling jasmine and ylang. As this dries down on the skin it settles into a beautifully soft, airy, fluffy and powdery floral with the violet at the forefront. Also introduced is a soft musk and cedar, with oakmoss adding to the creamy powdery scent profile. There’s a slight hint of juniper in the background too, but as always with Roja’s fragrances there are endless notes, it’s impossible to pick them all out. This truly is a stunning perfume, an absolute masterpiece and amazingly one of Roja’s cheaper releases. This is my number one go to during the summer, it smells so incredibly natural and lasts all day on me. The materials used here are just such high quality and perfectly blended - this is probably also the best violet fragrance I’ve ever come across. Undoubtedly a modern masterpiece and a must have.

Vétiver D’Hiver has one of the best citrus openings I’ve ever come across. Bergamot, lemon and mandarin combine beautifully with a breezy vetiver and pink pepper. It’s such a light and airy fragrance, perfect for the summer. I don’t get much coriander, cardamom or patchouli in the dry down - more of a very light and fluffy musk which I must admit is beautiful. This fragrance isn’t vetiver dominant to me which is misleading considering the name, however it’s one of the most beautifully soft citruses I own. The performance is also shockingly bad unfortunately but the scent itself is so stunning I can’t let go of it. The benefit of this being so soft is that you could never overspray it, if I was in 40 degree heat this would be my go to scent and still wouldn’t be overpowering. It leaves such a fantastic and addicting sillage, one of my favourites from Armani Prive’s freshie line.

Allure Homme Sport is my favourite Chanel fragrance, not including the Les Exclusifs. It opens with a sharp and refreshing orange accord, backed up by invigorating aquatic notes and aldehydes, before pepper and neroli flourish in the heart to give the scent a soft yet masculine kick. The dry down is where this fragrance shines for me - the tonka bean and vanilla combine beautifully with the fresh orange and aquatic notes, to give the base an incredible smoothness. It brilliantly demonstrates that classic creamy scent profile that Chanel does so well. This scent has a strong resemblance to Versace Pour Homme which I also love. While the Versace is more affordable, the Chanel is much higher quality and smells more refined in my opinion. This is a must have for the summer for me and a staple in my collection.

Versace Pour Homme is a modern classic and will always be my favourite from the brand. It opens with bright, slightly synthetic notes of lemon and bergamot accompanied by bright neroli. There’s a slight sweetness from the tonka, before it settles into a fresh and sharp dry down of musk and cedar. To me, the other notes listed are undetectable. This was one of the first fragrances in my collection and so holds a lot of memories, which is mainly why I love it so much. Objectively speaking, Chanel Allure Homme Sport does this scent profile much better - however the Versace does hold a special place in my heart. I think this is a great dumb reach for the warmer months and smells really pleasing, especially for the low prices it can be found at sometimes. Performance isn’t great and the quality isn’t brilliant but at the end of the day istsmells good and reminds me of younger years gone by.