Fugazzi Cloudh Nine, the softest surprise in my collection
Fugazzi built Cloudh Nine around a specific dare: what if oud felt weightless instead of heavy? Bram Niessink’s Amsterdam house sent it to Sephora in March 2026, an eau de parfum with Petalia and Mahonial…
Diptyque Eau Capitale, the richest thing in my collection
A patchouli-heavy Diptyque chypre that reads nothing like the rest of my collection, rose-forward and rich, and exactly why I bought the bottle anyway.
Hema X Fugazzi HDP, a fresh pear explosion
“HDP” stands for “Heerlijk De Peerlijk,” which tells you exactly how seriously HEMA takes itself and exactly why this one worked. Fugazzi, the Amsterdam niche house Bram Niessink started in 2018, doesn’t normally operate anywhere…
Amouage Myths Man, the discontinued banger
My mom bought this for my dad a couple of years ago, paid around sixty euros for it. He sprayed it once, decided it was too strong, and the bottle sat untouched ever since. During…
Viktor & Rolf Metallic Musk, the best everyday scent
Viktor & Rolf’s Spicebomb line has been running since 2012, oriental spicy compositions built around Fabien Baron’s grenade-shaped bottle. Metallic Musk is the newest addition, launched in 2025 by Jean-Christophe Hérault (Carlos Benaim gets a…
Rasasi Hawas Kobra, a great twist on LV imagination
Rasasi’s Hawas line has been running since 2015, and the flankers keep coming: Ice, Black, Fire, Malibu, Atlantis, and now Kobra. This one sits at the citrus-forward, clean-masculine end of the lineup. Top notes of…