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Ten favourite reviews of 2021
Our favourite scents and reviews of 2021 all together in one place
Focus on: vanilla
We look at scents that do vanilla well, and in sometimes unexpected ways
Brand guide: Beso Beach
Beachy fragrances which aren’t cliched
Brand guide: Le Jardin Retrouvé
We assess the whole brand so you can investigate your favourites
Marquis de Sade by Etat Libre d’Orange
Can a perfume really work with just one component? Will it even make sense?
Tara Mantra by Gri Gri
A riotous clash between incense and bubblegum.
6781 by Moods of Norway
Fancy a cornetto on Skegness seafront? Just kidding.
Bal D’Afrique by Byredo
Sunny, summery but unisex. Great for a miserable Spring day!
Jangala by Pierre Guillaume
Jangala is part of the Croisiere Collection by renowned perfumer Pierre Guillaume. The Croisiere collection (Croisiere meaning ‘cruise’) is marked out by its distinct blue bottle. The collection aims to explore far flung destinations and the excitement of movement and travel. The more I smell Pierre Guillaume perfumes, the more I come to think he…
L’Humaniste by Frapin
Zesty, fizzy, zingy. Citrus and gin make this a lively scent full of energy.
Shop review: Bloom Perfumery, London
This perfectly formed little shop is just great for finding your next gem.
Tardes by Carner Barcelona
Strong milk notes in an otherwise subtle perfume.
Still Life in Rio by Olfactive Studio
“The perfumes are angels, they have no sex but they have a soul”. Spat my tea out when I read that.
Rose Silence by Miller Harris
A rose-heavy perfume that lasts all day. Only for those who love their florals though.
Palo Santo by Carner Barcelona
Burnt wood and sweetness from this Spanish fragrance house.
Stella by Tocca
Soothing, fruity, invigorating. What’s not to like?
The Sniff 