I have been thinking how I want to add to my fragrance collection for 2015. I am going to limit myself to one bottle a month. What I want is a combination of still wanting a fragrance that features fig, scents that I want but have been waiting for a special occasion to buy and scents with 4 or 5 star ratings in the book I recently read, _Perfumes: The A-Z Guide_ by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez.
My list in no particular order…
Amber Aoud by Roja Parfums: I have a 2 mL sample that I love and want this for my birthday.
Iris Poudre by Frederic Malle: This was a surprise. The aldehydes almost overwhelmed me but once they subsided it was just glorious.
Number One Intense by Parfums de Nicolai: Won me over with its amber and creamy sandalwood dry down.
Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens: Resins, amber, and myrrh and the Guide calls it a “Best oriental”.
Chamade by Guerlain: Listed as a “Best floral” in the Guide. I would also personally give it the sub-heading “classic”. She is an elegant lady. I am going to have to perfect a French roll and cat eye to pull off this one. It should be fun.
Chergui by Serge Lutens: Tobacco, my new love
No. 18 by Chanel: Combines rose and iris, my two favorite notes
Timbuktu by L’Artisan Parfumeur: Listed under “Best Masculines for Women” in the Guide
Either Philosykos by Diptyque or Premier Figuier by L’Artisan Parfumeur: I think the best place to start with fig is with the fragrances/perfumer — Olivia Giacobetti created both — to which all others are compared.
Dzongkha by L’Artisan Parfumeur: A well regarded woody iris receiving 4 stars in the Guide
Divine by Divine: The Guide categorizes it a buttery floral, that sounds interesting
Flowerhead by Byredo: They are not kidding about the florals. It is gorgeous but, care needs to be taken when sprayed.”
My first step is to go to Surrender to Chance and order samples for which I don’t have a sample.
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