AESOP - KARST FRAGRANCE REVIEW

January 18, 2024 by Mr Luke Christian

Karst by Aesop is a breath of fresh air away from the typical citrusy fragrances known by the brand.

Top Notes: Juniper, Pink Pepper, Bergamot

Middle Notes: Rosemary, Sage, Cumin

Base Notes: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar

Karst by Aesop evokes a childhood memory of mine walking along the seafront in Mallorca with the sea-breeze gently blowing the salty, marine notes mixed with the heady scent of tobacco. Now, this doesn’t have tobacco notes within it, nor is it supposed to replicate tobacco as such but, it’s the opening of Karst that begins aquatic and fresh giving that marine feel and it’s only during the dry down of Karst where the earthier, more woody and ‘heavy’ notes come to play which evoked that particular memory of mine.

I will be honest however, as much as I loved the scent, the projection and sillage were very light almost to the point where I forgot I was wearing it which was a shame as I loved the scent! I’d perhaps say that Karst is more of a ‘skin’ scent and is better suited for those who want something quite light on the skin.

Gorgeous scent, disappointing performance.

For more details on Karst by Aesop, click here and you can find my other reviews on Aesop here also -

Gloam Fragrance Review / Eidesis Fragrance Review

Have you smelt Karst before? If so, what are your thoughts? Did you find the performance better than I did? Let me know in the comments below as I would love to hear from you!

AESOP - GLOAM FRAGRANCE REVIEW

June 14, 2023 by Mr Luke Christian

‘Aboard a floral tapestry’

Sink into folds of Mimosa, Saffron and Iris supplied by Aesop’s latest fragrance; Gloam Eau De Parfum. This sumptuous blend of florals and spice was inspired by the introspective turn that is facilitated by the day bed or divan.

AESOP - GLOAM

Fragrance Notes: Mimosa, Saffron and Iris.

The opening of Gloam begins with a soft, powdery touch with an undertone of spice and as a fan of spicy scents, I was excited to see how the dry-down would play out.

For me personally, I tend to steer away from fragrances that feel powdery or too floral, as I tend to find them overpowering at times however, the silage of Gloam felt quite intimate and one that felt more like a ‘skin’ scent, one that could only be smelt when up close to the person wearing it.

Because of this, I would say that Gloam is quite a ‘safe’ fragrance.

One that doesn’t command too much attention or fill up an entire room so if you’re a lover of fragrances that are quite understated, I would definitely try out Aesop - Gloam.

In terms of the performance, I have to say, I was disappointed with its longevity as it faded quite quickly after only having lasted on my skin for just over 1 hour. Having said that, it was a pleasant fragrance to wear and I would say this is classed as ‘unisex’ and is better suited for daytime. To find out more about Aesop - Gloam, click here.

Have you smelt Gloam before? If so, what were your thoughts? Let me know below and you can check out my other fragrance review of Aesop - Eidesis here!

AESOP - EIDESIS FRAGRANCE REVIEW

October 23, 2022 by Mr Luke Christian

I’ve always preferred a strong, bold, in your face scent when it comes to the cold, Autumn months and this latest offering from Aesop ticks all of those boxes, and more!

Top Notes: Petitgrain, Black Pepper, Frankincense
Middle Notes: Cumin, Cedar, Frankincense
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver

Let me first start this review off by saying how chic and understated the bottle is, it’s sleek and compact with a minimal look allowing the fragrance to do all of the talking.

The opening of Eidesis begins with a spicy kick of the Black Pepper and Cumin notes coming out to play and Eidesis soon dries down into a woody yet floral scent.

My most favourite part about this fragrance is although it comes with a rather hefty price-tag of £140, you certainly get the most out of it due to its longevity! This fragrance lasted between 6-7 hours and can still be smelt on clothing up to 2 days after.

The perfect fragrance for those looking for a woody, spicy and floral scent this Autumn season! What I also love about the Aesop brand in general is that all of their items be it fragrance, hand creams, skincare, haircare etc is all completely gender-neutral with all of their products vegan too!

Purchase here to find out more details.

Have you tried Aesop - Eidesis before? What are your thoughts? One to try out this Autumn? Let me know in the comments below as I would love to hear from you!

LUXURIOUS GIFTS FOR THAT SPECIAL LADY

December 09, 2015 by Mr Luke Christian

I've conjured up some luxurious Christmas gift ideas for that special lady in your life! Whether she is your best friend, your sister, your Mother or your girlfriend.

TOM FORD PLUM JAPONAIS

Sensual, dark, rich and effortlessly glamorous. This fragrance is unisex and is equally as feminine as it is masculine I feel. The notes of Plum Japonais consist of Japanese Plum, Saffron, Cinnamon, Oud and Vanilla. With the first spray you can instantly smell the Japanese Plum coming through remaining very prominent even with the dry down.

The scent is both sweet and spicy whilst sitting on the skin beautifully! This fragrance has quite a large projection so minimal sprays with this scent is recommended. As the scent dries down you can start to get slight hints of the Oud note coming through making the scent seem quite masculine. I've worn this several times myself and I've always had compliments on this as it is stunning.

Overall, a very well rounded fragrance and would be an instant winner in your special lady's eyes!

You can also purchase Tom Ford Plum Japonais here.

TOM FORD PLUM NOIR NAIL POLISH

As a beauty therapist, during my training we were allowed to use our own nail polishes on models. Naturally I was always going to have a Tom Ford polish, firstly; because I can't get enough of his products and secondly; I wanted the best of the best for my models!

I chose this nail polish for Christmas 2014 because the colour was very dark and heavy which is how I feel makeup for women should be during the Winter period.

All of my models who I had trained with this nail polish on, all said how they adored the colour and felt it was perfect for the season! A definite must buy and would look great matched with a deep, plum lip!

You can also purchase Tom Ford Plum Noir Nail Polish here.

AESOP CHAMOMILE CONCENTRATE ANTI-BLEMISH MASQUE

Aesop are well renowned for their luxury hair and skin products and the Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque is an absolute gem. This masque is deeply cleansing which extracts all of those impurities your skin may have and calms down troubled skin.

As this masque is clay based it absorbs any excess oils your skin may produce leaving the skin feeling smooth and hydrated afterwards. Application of this product requires you to spread an even, fine layer of this after your cleansing routine and you should leave this on for 15 minutes. I would use this twice-weekly, perhaps at the start of your week and midweek when you feel your skin needs a boost!

You can also purchase Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque here.

I hope you have all enjoyed reading my Luxury Gift Guide for Women! I'd love to hear some feedback as to what you all think about these products, whether you've had some of them before or if you're now curious to try these out!