Journal des Parfums

Oakmoss and bergamot by a gilded frame beside white hyacinth on marble, evoking Diaghilev versus Chypre Palatin

Diaghilev vs Chypre Palatin: le duel ultime des chypres baroques

Diaghilev and Chypre Palatin are two of the grandest chypres money can buy. We wore both to find out how they truly differ on skin, and each is available as a small decant so you can decide before ...

Dewy green leaves beside warm sandalwood and a leather book, evoking Green Irish Tweed versus Bois du Portugal

Comparisons

Green Irish Tweed vs Bois du Portugal : les deux classiques intemporels de Creed

Creed's crisp green legend meets its warm, tailored counterpart. We wore Green Irish Tweed and Bois du Portugal side by side to see which belongs in your wardrobe, and both are available as small d...

Pink peonies and lychee on blush silk beside airy white roses, evoking Delina Exclusif versus Attrape-Reves

Comparisons

Delina Exclusif vs Attrape Rêves : quelle rose au litchi vaut le detour ?

Two lychee roses, one honest verdict. We wore Delina Exclusif and Attrape-Reves side by side to decide which deserves your money, and both are available as small decants so you can judge on your ow...

A whiskey tumbler with red berries beside a cognac glass with cinnamon, evoking Baraonda versus Angels Share

Comparisons

Baraonda vs Angels' Share : le duel whisky et cognac

Whiskey against cognac, dry smoke against warm spiced sweetness. We wore Baraonda and Angels' Share side by side to call a winner, and both are available as small decants so you can run the compari...

Dark green resin smoke beside glowing incense embers, evoking Black Afgano versus Amouage Interlude

Comparisons

Black Afgano vs Amouage Interlude : quelle légende sombre mérite son succès ?

Two dark legends of niche perfumery, the hashish haze of Black Afgano and the smoky amber storm of Interlude. We wore both to see which earns the hype, and each is available as a small decant to tr...

Honey and lavender in sunlight beside a dark rose on rosewood, evoking Naxos versus Alexandria II

Comparisons

Xerjoff Naxos vs Alexandria 2 : trancher le débat du favori de la maison

Xerjoff's honeyed tobacco crowd-pleaser against its regal rose and oud. We wore Naxos and Alexandria II side by side to settle the house favorite, and both are available as small decants to try first.

Red roses on cream satin beside saffron and spice, evoking Oud Satin Mood versus Oud for Greatness

Comparisons

Oud Satin Mood vs Oud for Greatness : Soie Rosée ou Épice Sombre ?

Rose silk against dark saffron spice. We wore Oud Satin Mood and Oud for Greatness side by side to learn which occasions each one owns, and both are available as small decants to try before you cho...

Dark oud smoke beside golden saffron and lavender, a split scene evoking Ombre Nomade versus Oud for Greatness

Comparisons

Ombre Nomade vs Oud for Greatness : quel oud affirmé choisir ?

Two statement ouds, one wardrobe slot. We wore Ombre Nomade and Oud for Greatness side by side to see which one you should actually buy, and both are available as small decants so you can decide on...

A frosted window at dusk with warm amber and candle glow inside, evoking the best winter fragrances

Best-Of

Les meilleurs parfums de niche pour l'hiver

Dense ambers, ouds, vanilla, tobacco, incense and leather, ranked by how long they last through a cold day. Every pick is available as a small decant to try before you commit.

Honey and lavender beside cognac and cinnamon in warm light, evoking Naxos versus Angels Share

Comparisons

Naxos vs Angels' Share : tabac miellé ou cognac enivrant ?

Une comparaison testée au porté entre Xerjoff Naxos et Kilian Paris Angels' Share : longévité, sillage, caractère olfactif et les usages qui favorisent chacun.