The Scented Hound

Perfume blog with abbreviated perfume reviews & fragrance reviews.


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Omniscient Eau de Parfum by Yosh

I just received a collection of samples yesterday, so I will be having fun in the next couple of weeks testing some new scents.  Not choosing any one in particular, the first item that I grabbed turned out to be Yosh’s Omniscient.  The color of the perfume is a beautiful and deep amber color.  I was excited to test this scent!  It first goes on very spicy, but then the gardenia in the scent really comes out.  I find this very warm, but as the day goes on, it becomes very floral.  This is considered a unisex perfume, but I have to say that it really leans towards the feminine.  It really does have lasting power and a little goes a long way.   Omniscient is part of Yosh’s Evanescent collection.  I’d be very interested in seeing what else is part of the collection.  Bottom line on this is that it is a lovely scent.  However, I think it better serves the female gender.

From the Yosh website:

Pink pepper gives this classic scent a light, ethereal quality.  Yet its spicy and robust. Both men and women who wear this fragrance comment on its magnetic quality.

Ingredients:  Gardenia, Egyptian Tuberose, Fig, Lilac, Violet, Kush, Tunisian Opium, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Basil, Clove and Geranium

  • Bone Rating:   3 out of 5 possible bones
  • Scent:  warm, flowery, feminine
  • Classification:  Considered unisex, but leans feminine
  • Expense:   Moderately expensive – $110 for 50ml

 


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L’Instant de Guerlain

This is one of those colognes that sits on my shelf but I rarely put it on.  It’s not that I don’t like it.  It’s just one of those scents that I don’t find particularly memorable and it doesn’t compel me to want to wear it.  In other words, it’s one of those scents that my partner says I will eventually give to him as a hand me down (it is true, that does happen quite a bit).  When you read the description of this cologne it states that this is a woody scent.  I would say that it’s more of a fresh scent, very clean and light and a bit sweet.  The official description says that it has flamboyant virility and discreet femininity.  I like that description.  The scent is considered a masculine scent, but it does have a very soft finish.  In all, I believe that this is a safe bet if you want to wear cologne without causing a stir, no one will find this scent offensive or objectionable.

From the Guerlain site:

Luminous woody. Fresh, warm, sensual. This paradoxical perfume skates between fire and ice, flamboyant virility and discreet femininity. The luminous freshness of citrus crystals and star anise contrast with the sensual warmth of patchouli, hibiscus seeds and cocoa to offer, through this luminous woody fragrance, a moment after which everything will be different.

  • Bone Rating:   3 out of 5 possible bones
  • Scent:  light, fresh, woody
  • Classification:  Masculine
  • Expense:   Moderate, in Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum


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D600 by Carner Barcelona

I mentioned in an earlier posting that I had gone to MiN New York Apothecary in Soho in December.  While I was there I picked up a bottle of D600 by Carner Barcelona.  The perfume, which is designated as unisex is not something that I typically would be attracted to.  It’s sweet and fruity and doesn’t lean towards the heavier scents that I typically prefer.  When I first made the purchase, I wasn’t sure if I really was going to like it, but since that time I have to say it is presently one of my favorite scents.  This scent has many moods.  When you first put it on, it starts off a bit spicy.  But then it starts to warm the sweetness comes through.  For lack of better description, I feel like it reminds me of Sweettarts candy.  I know that sounds horrible, but in fact there are just so many layers that it’s hard to describe.  The reason why is due to the following notes posted from the Carner website:

Top notes
Madagascan Black Pepper, Sicilian Bergamot, Grapefruit.

Mid notes
Guatemalan Cardamom, Italian Iris, Egyptian Jasmine Absolut.

Base notes
Virginian Cedar Wood, Madagascan Vanilla Absolut, Vetyver.

Bottom line, this can be used for day or night and it really makes you feel special  and sexy when you wear it.  It’s an unusual scent where you’ll find yourself lifting your wrist for a whiff all throughout the day.  And the scent lasts and lasts. I love it!  Barcelona here I come!

  • Bone Rating:   5 out of 5 possible bones
  • Scent:  Light, sweet and sexy
  • Classification:  Unisex
  • Expense:   Expensive – $135 for 50ml