

It ventures into sweet territory, with initial stand-out notes of pear, honey and rose. The latest, Nectar de Parfum, is more floral in character. Previous fragrances in the L’Eau d’Issey Pure range have interpreted a drop of dew (L’Eau d’Issey Pure EDP) and delicate petals (L’Eau d’Issey Pure EDT). Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum (Noses: Dominique Ropion and Fanny Bal) Featuring notes of incense, vanilla, pepper and sandalwood, it’s an easy-going and very appealing take on the smoky, woody theme. But this limited-edition collaboration with NYC tattoo artist Virginia Elwood is a good reminder why Zadig & Voltaire fragrances are worth sniffing out. Okay, so strictly speaking this is not a new fragrance (Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! was originally launched in 2016). Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! Capsule Collection EDT Pour Lui (Noses: Nathalie Lorson and Aurelien Guichard) It has a lovely creamy quality throughout, with notes that include mandarin essence, blackcurrant bud, jasmine sambac, orange blossom absolute, vanilla and ylang-ylang. I ain’t no blushing bride, but that doesn’t stop me from liking this wedding-inspired fruity-floral-chypre fragrance. From the hand-woven flask-shaped bottle to the carefully selected elements that make up its unique sent, every consideration has gone into creating a fragrance that will stand the test of time. R795 for 30ml, R1 190 for 50ml and R1 490 for 90ml.Įlie Saab In White EDP (Nose: Jerôme Di Marino ) The John Varvatos Artisan Fragrance embodies the lost art of craftsmanship, while at the same time exuding a modern edge. Heart notes include tea rose, jasmine sambac and gardenia. While Coach Floral EDP isn’t going to be getting any awards for originality, it’s a very accessible and pleasant fragrance. R1 225 for 75ml and R1 495 for 125ml.Ĭoach Floral EDP (Noses: Shyamala Maisondieu, Nadège le Garlantezec and Nathalie Gracia-Cetto) It’s deliciously crisp summer freshness in a beautifully designed bottle. Then there’s a herbal heart (with a standout Italian orris note) and woody base. Inspired by the lush Xalapa region of Mexico, it opens with a big punch of sunny citrus notes. There’s always an impressively long list of notes for John Varvatos fragrances and Artisan Pure is no different. I am a big fan of Flores-Roux’s work for John Varvatos fragrances. Are they worth getting out of bed for? John Varvatos Artisan Pure EDT (Nose: Rodrigo Flores-Roux) We’ve got a pretty mixed bag here, with John Varvatos Artisan Pure, Elie Saab In White, Coach Floral EDP reviews. After an initially slow start to the year, the fragrance counters are starting to get busy with all sorts of new arrivals.
