Mixed Emotions

Black Lapsang is a smoky, aromatic tea scent with a rough opening and a much more interesting dry-down. Mate, tea, cedar, birch and juniper give it a… Show more

Black Lapsang is a smoky, aromatic tea scent with a rough opening and a much more interesting dry-down. Mate, tea, cedar, birch and juniper give it a dark, woody profile that can read herbal, leathery and slightly medicinal before it settles. This looks best suited to wearers who enjoy unusual tea fragrances rather than easy crowd-pleasers. Sample first if you are sensitive. Show less

Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herb… Show more

Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer, fruitier and more natural in texture. The price. Show less

Isola Blu opens with bright lime, lemon, and bergamot, then settles into a polished mix of airy florals, smooth woods, and green aromatic facets. It r… Show more

Isola Blu opens with bright lime, lemon, and bergamot, then settles into a polished mix of airy florals, smooth woods, and green aromatic facets. It reads fresh first, but not simple. On skin, it usually feels refined, masculine-leaning, and very put together. Sample first if price matters, or if you dislike white florals in citrus fragrances. Show less