James Bond 007 Ocean Royale
Further to the release of the now original 007 Fragrance, and it’s incredible success – the James Bond fragrance line has grown with the introduction of 007 Ocean Royale. Well-timed for the cooler summer months, Ocean Royale is an invigorating, fresh and energising twist on the original. Inspired by the Caribbean Sea breeze, ingredients include top notes of lime, aniseed and bergamot. While the top notes are light and refreshing, the... Read More
Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo
Developed by renowned perfumer Alberto Morillas, Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo combines two key ingredients; zesty Bergamot and floral Violettyne Captive. The natural Bergamot is cultivated at Zegna’s own proprietary fields in Calabria, Italy and harvested exclusively for Zegna fragrances. Violettyne Captive is a different proposition; created by scientifically ‘editing’ Violet to heighten its natural vibrancy and lushness. The fragrance... Read More
Le Labo Amulet
New from New York based fragrance house Le Labo comes their Amulet – a portable diffuser for your favourite scent. There are hundreds of ways to use it: in your pocket, your bag, in the car or wherever you choose. The amulet is only available in Le Labo stores and on their website. lelabofragrances.com Read More
Versace Oud Noir
Versace Oud Noir is an oriental men’s fragrance with an intense and almost regal composition; spicy and deep, dark scent of leather. The head notes bitter orange, neroli and vibrant black pepper. A spicy cardomom and saffron heart combine with resinous notes of olibanum. The dry down or base is strong, dark oud notes, earthy patchouli and leatherwood. An overtly masculine fragrance. The bottle is opulent in true Versace style, in black and... Read More
BLACK Comme des Garçons
Japanese brand Comme des Garçons have continued their legacy of creating unusually brilliant fragrances with the release of BLACK Comme des Garçons. It’s birth can be traced back to 2009 where the brand wanted to counter the negativity surrounding the recession and release a positive statement. Head: black pepper from Madagascar, incense of Somalia. Heart: leather, liquorice, birch tar, pepperwood. Base: cedarwood, vetiver. An emergency,... Read More
Gentleman Only by Givenchy
Launched in 1975 and created by perfumer Paul Léger, Gentleman Only by Givenchy with its stylish mix of Vetiver, Patchouli and Leathery notes has become and iconic fragrance, a true classic. News of a reinterpretation of Gentleman Only was greeted with trepidation at the Ape to Gentleman office – why risk spoiling the legend? In the same breath – change is often good, and we trusted Givenchy to create something equally epic. The reinvention... Read More
OUD Moods from Maison Francis Kurkdjian
The evocative aroma of Oud has been a source of inspiration for perfumers all over the world for centuries, but it’s potency has often made the oil a difficult ingredient to blend in fragrances without it dominating all other notes within. In his latest series of fragrances, scent designer Francis Kurkdjian has successfully tamed the intensity that makes Oud such an affecting aroma, bottling it into three textural moods: silk, velvet, and cashmere. In... Read More
Molton Brown Mahina
17°39’S, 149°25’W. London via Tahiti. Recently launched Mahina, the latest addition to Molton Brown’s fine fragrance collection; Navigations Through Scent is named after a region of Tahiti and takes inspiration from the laid back, sun-drenched island with top notes of ylang-ylang and fresh orange blossom. Molton Brown’s unisex Navigations Through Scent range is remarkable, a testament to the brands’ global appeal which has seen the... Read More
Comme des Garçons Parfums Amazingreen Kaléidoscope
To celebrate Comme des Garçons Parfums’ latest fragrance release, the fantastic; Amazingreen (full review), POSTmatter.com have created an interactive journey into kaleidoscopic abstraction. In true unorthodox Comme des Garçons style, the video evokes thoughts of the lush exuberance of nature, the arrangement of green notes such as palm tree and jungle leaves, green pepper and dew mist juxtaposed with industrial notes of silex and gunpowder... Read More
Odin New York 09 Posala
Further to our recent coverage of 08 Seylon by fragrance brand Odin New York, they have added 09 Posala to their range of unisex fragrances. The scent remains true to the brand’s modern approach of time-honored traditions combined with an underlying theme of travel. Previous scents were inspired by Sri Lanka and Japan, 09 Posala Odin takes a trip to the South. 09 Posala delivers a fresh, aromatic orchard with hints of sweet citrus and earthy amber.... Read More
