If it weren’t for you — and the generous dram-sized sample Robin forwarded me — I wouldn’t have given The Different Company Une Nuit Magnétique more than a cursory sniff. Usually when I test a fragrance, I start with a drop on the flesh at the base of my thumb. Then, if I like it, I give it real estate up my forearm. My test drop of Une Nuit Magnétique was sharp and tooth-achingly sweet. Not promising. If I hadn’t been considering a review, I would have quit there. It was only when I poured some into an atomizer and wet down my arm that I began to see Une Nuit Magnétique for what it really is: a tender, shimmering, intensely feminine perfume…
The Different Company Nuit Magnetique ~ new fragrance
French niche brand The Different Company will launch Nuit Magnétique, a new fragrance for women. The brand introduced South Bay, Kâshân Rose and White Zagora last year…
The Different Company South Bay, Kashan Rose & White Zagora ~ new fragrances
French niche brand The Different Company has introduced three new fragrances in their L’Esprit Cologne series: South Bay, Kâshân Rose and White Zagora. All were developed by perfumer Émilie Coppermann…
25 Rose Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try
A few weeks ago, Robin posted an update to her much-loved post 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, adding twenty-five more fragrances worth seeking out. Angela has pitched in with a tempting selection of 25 Vintage Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, while Kevin has expanded our view with a list of 50 Masculine Fragrances. And what’s my “beat” here on Now Smell This? I’ve always gravitated towards florals, particularly rose-based perfumes, so I’ll do my part with a run-down of some must-try rose scents.
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1. Annick Goutal Rose Absolue
Annick Goutal was one of my “gateway” houses into perfume obsession, partially because it offers several rose-inspired fragrances. Rose Absolue is the most “true” rose of the group. It brings together essences of six different roses (May, Turkish, Bulgarian, Damascus, Egyptian, and Moroccan) into a radiant bouquet…
The Different Company Aurore Nomade ~ new fragrance
French niche line The Different Company has launched Aurore Nomade, a new fragrance in their “Collection Excessive” series (see Oud Shamash, Oud For Love)…