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Indie special ~ three quick fragrance reviews

Posted by Robin on 11 October 2012 46 Comments

the forest, with moss

Quick reviews of three fragrances: Sonoma Scent Studio Forest Walk, Ayala Moriel Treazon and The 7 Virtues Afghanistan Orange Blossom. The theme: indie fragrances I’ve added to my buy list.

Sonoma Scent Studio Forest Walk

I tried Forest Walk when it came out earlier this year, and I liked it right away but it didn’t match my summery mood so I set it aside. Then, of course, I lost it, and had to tear my office apart to find it again — raise your hand if your perfume samples are in desperate need of reorganization! Anyway, Forest Walk is just what it says it is: “the earthy, mossy smells of the forest floor with tree bark, tree needles, and soft floral highlights”. It’s brisk but deep, and as advertised, beautifully earthy, and it has a meditative quality that’s perfect for chilly fall evenings. It might be the cold weather version of Annick Goutal Nuit Étoilée — if you found that one a little too thin, Forest Walk might be just what you’re after. Bonus: the travel spray can be had for a song…

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Ayala Moriel Treazon ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 10 October 2012 8 Comments

Ayala Moriel Treazon

Indie natural perfumer Ayala Moriel will launch Treazon, a new natural floral perfume, in December…

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Parfums de Nicolai L’Eau a la Folie & Ayala Moriel Etrog ~ fragrance reviews

Posted by Robin on 26 June 2012 33 Comments

peach

Today, as I pack for my first summer vacation, quick reviews of two fragrances perfect for summer wear, on vacation or otherwise.

Parfums de Nicolaï L’Eau à la Folie

We’ve had debates here before about fruity florals — a segment of the perfumista community frowns on fruity florals simply because they’re so ubiquitous, and let’s face it, many (maybe even most) of them are pretty dull. But I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: some of my best friends are fruity florals. French niche house Parfums de Nicolaï made one of my favorites, the sadly discontinued sparkling mango summer-cocktail Eau Exotique. The brand’s latest, L’Eau à la Folie, is a citrus fruity floral that I’d likewise describe as a sparkling summer-cocktail, this time with peach, juniper berry, pink pepper, mint, lime, jasmine and rum…

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Ayala Moriel Etrog ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 18 June 2012 10 Comments

Ayala Moriel Etrog

Indie natural perfumer Ayala Moriel has launched Etrog Oy de Cologne, a new citrus floral fragrance…

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Ayala Moriel Orcas ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 14 June 2011 17 Comments

Ayala Moriel Orcas

Indie natural perfumer Ayala Moriel has launched Orcas, a new aquatic fragrance for men:

Inspired by the breathtaking scenery of the Wild Pacific Trail: a place where ocean meets forest…

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