Volume V

Bourjois released Kobako Vintage Edition in 1936, crafted by perfumer Ernest Beaux as a dense floral chypre anchored by heavy spices and rich animalic… Show more

Bourjois released Kobako Vintage Edition in 1936, crafted by perfumer Ernest Beaux as a dense floral chypre anchored by heavy spices and rich animalics. The scent opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter galbanum, and dark clove, immediately establishing a formal vintage feel. As the top notes settle, heavy carnation, rose, and gardenia merge into a powdery floral heart that wears thick on warm skin. The dry-down leans hard into smoky oakmoss, dark leather, and civet, balanced by benzoin and sweet amber. It delivers a dry, resinous trail built specifically for cold evening wear. This scent requires patience during the initial aldehyde blast before revealing its warm, mossy base. Show less

OsmoGenes Perfumes Lucifer opens with a snappy burst of green galbanum and cold citruses that cuts straight through chilly autumn air. As the initial… Show more

OsmoGenes Perfumes Lucifer opens with a snappy burst of green galbanum and cold citruses that cuts straight through chilly autumn air. As the initial sharp top notes settle, spicy ginger and fizzy aldehydes push forward alongside a restrained jasmine heart and tart black currant. The dry down turns dark and smoky, anchoring on raw vetiver, charred choya ral, dry oakmoss, and resinous olibanum. It delivers an earthy, balsamic profile built for dark leather jackets, late November evenings, and enthusiasts who prefer sharp botanical bite over sugary designer woods. Show less

Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The d… Show more

Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, maritime oriental projection cuts cleanly through crisp air. Show less

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud pairs a polished Taif-style rose with soft oud, bright aldehydes, and a dry blackcurrant-tinted edge. It opens airy and refin… Show more

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud pairs a polished Taif-style rose with soft oud, bright aldehydes, and a dry blackcurrant-tinted edge. It opens airy and refined rather than heavy, then settles into a warm, musky, lightly powdery rose oud with spice and resin underneath. This suits shoppers who want a dressed-up rose oud that feels civilised, smooth, and wearable across more settings than. Show less

Ted Lapidus Pour Homme (1978) delivers a rugged blast of dry oakmoss, bitter leather, and warm castoreum. Built for cold winter evenings, this herbal… Show more

Ted Lapidus Pour Homme (1978) delivers a rugged blast of dry oakmoss, bitter leather, and warm castoreum. Built for cold winter evenings, this herbal blend suits seasoned enthusiasts who appreciate unyielding, old school barbershop structures. It avoids modern sugary clean notes, choosing instead a smoky, medicinal warmth that clings to wool coats and heavy collars. Show less

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary opens with sparkling citrus and aldehydes, then turns quickly into a powdery peach, violet and vanilla com… Show more

Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie 15th Anniversary opens with sparkling citrus and aldehydes, then turns quickly into a powdery peach, violet and vanilla composition with a soft mossy, woody base. It wears rich, textured and polished rather than sugary. This suits someone who enjoys elegant powder, plush florals and a slightly vintage, luxurious feel. Sample first if you are sensitive to civet, sharp. Show less

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #5 opens bright and polished, with aldehydes and citrus giving the first minutes a sparkling, vintage-leaning lift. It settles… Show more

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #5 opens bright and polished, with aldehydes and citrus giving the first minutes a sparkling, vintage-leaning lift. It settles into a richer floral heart, where rose, jasmine, orange blossom and tuberose sit over a woody, ambered base with leather, oakmoss and soft spice. This reads like a dressed-up floral amber with structure and texture rather than an easy. Show less

Diwan by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with heavy incense, dark smoke, and raw Indian oud. Sweet dewberry and ripe plum soften the opening bite before… Show more

Diwan by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with heavy incense, dark smoke, and raw Indian oud. Sweet dewberry and ripe plum soften the opening bite before Taif rose and roasted coffee settle into thick amber and castoreum. Built for freezing winter nights, it leaves a dense trail of leather and resins that clings to coats for days. Show less