The Colognoisseur

A connoisseur of cologne. One who recognizes and appreciates the subtleties of fine colognes and perfumes. He understands industry terminology such as "sillage" and "notes", and may have expert training or knowledge. He may have a large wardrobe of colognes from which to choose for various occasions and knows how and when to apply them for greatest impact or close-quarter-only situations.

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I just finished one of my favorite fragrances. Dahlia Noir was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Francois Demachy. ahlia Noir is a powdery fragrance of dusty chypre - floral structure. Top notes of mandarin, pink pepper and mimosa lead to the extensive and intensive core of rose, iris and patchouli. The base wraps up the composition in a mysterious veil, made with notes of sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean. The bottle’s design is classic, simple and elegant, perfectly suited for the concept of the perfume. The advertising campaign features model Mariacarla Boscono as the sensual and dangerous “Black Dalia”. Dahlia Noir is available as Eau de Parfum in bottles of 30, 50 and 75 ml, with an accompanying collection for body care. One of my go-to fragrance for everyday! #

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Memo Paris. This brand has been around for a while but in The USA is relatively new. I used to buy this fragrance from the store @colette in Paris and I'm very happy that I can find it now in stores such as @aedes_perfumery in NYC. One of my favorite fragrances from this brand is Lalibela. This is a chypre fragrance for women and it was launched in 2007. The nose behind this piece of heaven is Alienor Massenet. I love it because the top notes are: peony, coconut, orchid and rose. Middle notes are patchouli, vanilla, jasmine, and labdanum. Base notes are tobacco leaf, precious woods and incense. I find this fragrance perfect for Miami nights because it is fresh and at the same time exotic and mysterious. Gorgeous. Warm vanilla and incense balanced with a hint of florals. The tobacco note feels unexpected at first but as it dries down, keeps the other notes from feeling too familiar. In addition, it is a very long lasting scent. Photo by @anaisbenoudiz

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If you are in NYC and want go buy a fragrance or a gift for someone, you MUST go to this beautiful place in the west village called Aedes. They have a very wide selection of well known perfumes as well as unique scents that you would not find anywhere else. The location and decor is to die for, and the service could not have been better. I was blown away with the knowledge and attention to detail from the staff. I usually do not post reviews of stores, but this time I'm making an exception because I was really impressed and happy with my purchases. Soon, I will be blogging about the wonderful things I got. Stay tuned! ❤️💛💙💜💚 #anaisbenoudizphotography #perfumes #scents #perfumery #fragrances #scentcurator #addiction #nyc #aedesperfumery

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Interview of perfumeur Kilian Hennessy by lifestyle expert Romina Nabhen for Chispa Magazine is finally here! Check it out! Video and photography by @AnaisBenoudiz http://bit.ly/24HPRtb

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Today, I met the only man who awakens all of my senses, his name is Kilian Hennesy, a French perfumeur. Interview on my blog coming soon! @thecolognoisseur @kilianhennessyprivate

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Samples are your best friend! I usually don't buy a perfume right away. I go through many steps before actually buying a fragrance. First of all, I research the fragrance. I look for information such as notes, history, who was the nose behind it, and how much alcohol does the fragrance have. Second, I order the samples online. I am a very lazy shopper so I always rely on the beauty of online shopping. Usually, I order more than one fragrance or brand at the time. They are also great for traveling because you do not have to take a whole bottle in your luggage making it heavier or running the risk of the liquid spilling. Yes, it happened to me once and my clothing kept smelling the same even after many washes. Third, When i am trying the perfume directly in the store, I do not buy it right away. I put the fragrance on my pulse points and go home. It takes usually 3-4 hours for my skin to really give me the final scent odor. If I like what I smell, I invest in a small bottle. I never buy big bottles because I have so many perfumes that it's a waste of money for me to have a big one that I will only use every other time. When traveling, I put all the samples in an accessory box and then in a bag to protect them from breaking. I love taking samples to my trips because it lets me choose from a variety of scents and not be stuck smelling the same way for a whole trip. I do not like to wear the same fragrance everyday for every occasion. It's just personal preference. Next post I will be talking about some classic scents! Xoxo Anais

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Acqua do Parma ! This is one of my favorite brands. OLFACTIVE DESCRIPTION Families : chypre, floral / Head notes: bergamot, clove, nutmeg, orange, petit grain / Heart notes: cedar, cypriol, patchouli, rose, violet / Base notes: ambergris, labdanum cistus, white musk, sandalwood, vanilla #acquadiparma

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A question I get asked many times by my male friends is the following: is perfume an aphrodisiac? I believe that a fragrance can certainly make you feel sexier but from what I know, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that fragrance is actually an aphrodisiac. Smell is obviously linked to our sexuality and some experts believe that hormones released from glands in the groin and armpit act as powerful sexual attractants in the way that pheromones released by animals do. To me it all comes down to the sense of confidence the right perfume can give, plus the attractive chemical cocktail it helps create, can certainly be a great turn-on.

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I had the pleasure of trying this fragrances in Paris and would like to share with you some information regarding the notes: 

STOLEN MOMENTS:

The French house of Fragonard presented the new collection of Museum Treasures, which is inspired by valuable objects and expositions that are in their museum. Valuable masterpieces which are exhibited in the museum belong to artists from Grasse: Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Marguerite Gérard and Jean-Baptiste Mallet. In their honor women's fragrance Moment Vole and men's fragrance Eau de Seducteur were launched, accompanied by scented candles, fragrances for space, perfumed soap...Fragonard Moment Vole is "like a moment stolen from eternity." Its composition contains black currant, raspberry and violet leaf, which announce a rich floral heart of Damascus rose, iris and violet flowers. Flower petals rest on a base of warm and soothing amber. The fragrance is available in bottles of 100ml EDT refillable. Moment Vole was launched in 2013.

BELLE DE NUIT:

Belle de Nuit is a perfume for women presented in 2001. An opulent harmony of flowers and fruit is built on a velvety musk base.

It incorporates mirabilis flower aromas, violet, geranium and rose, as well as intoxicating fruit notes of plum.

The fragrance was introduced in several concentrations(parfum, EDparfum, EDToilette) and forms, including a bath and body care line.

BELLE DE NUIT INTENSE:

LOVED THIS ONE! Belle de Nuit Intense by Fragonard is a Floral fragrance for women. Belle de Nuit Intense was launched in 2012. Top notes are ylang-ylang, tuberose, gardenia and pear; middle notes are jasmine, rose and lily-of-the-valley; base notes are sandalwood and musk.

ZIZANIE: 

Zizanie by Fragonard is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Zizanie was launched in 1932. The fragrance features sandalwood and patchouli.

XmasE: 

This fragrance was released in the year 1929, production apparently discontinued.

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“Finding the right fragrance is almost as hard as finding the right man,” complained Allure magazine.

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La Belle Parfumerie window displays in Printemps department stores, Paris.

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Sillage...

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Annick Goutal newest fragrance! L'ile au The! Yesterday, I went to one of my favorite perfumeries in Paris to see the new fragrance and test it myself. I could not agree more with their description: "The new eau de toilette, L'Ile Tea is an infusion of wellness, invigorating and soothing fragrance to share. Between sea and volcanoes, a walk in the fields mandarin and tea plantations windswept an Asian island. Mandarin crystal explodes freshness , contrasting , in a soft, soothing breath with green tea and leathery , carnal osmanthus and fruity , like a caress on the skin. " The notes in this fragrance are essence of mandarin, absolute tea, absolut osmanthus and a beautiful touches of white musc. If you are looking for something light, fruity and clean...this is IT! Also, it is a great gift because it is just launched and they have a special of a set with a candle & cream. I wish I had the time to write more In depth but it is hard while traveling with my family. Just wanted to update you and the latest! More posts will come very soon! Bisous from Paris! Anais

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Le luxe est dans le detail

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FRAGONARD I'm in Paris now and thought it would be nice to visit some perfumeries while I'm here. When you think of traditional French perfume houses, you'll likely conjure up the name "Fragonard". Established in 1926 in Grasse in the south of France, Fragonard has built its reputation on classic, elegant scents blended with tradition in mind. If you're feeling nostalgic or are looking for a gift for someone with decidedly classic tastes, this might be the ideal house to browse. Also check out the Fragonard Perfume Museum near the Opera Garnier for a fascinating look at the history of scent-making and the complex development of perfumes from the period when the synthetic molecule was developed. From that period onward, chemistry became an essential component in fragrance creation. I will do a separate post about the museum visit later in the week. I will also visit some other houses if the time allows it. It has been hard to blog about it while traveling with my family, but I will sure keep you posted even if it's when I'm already in miami. Address: Fragonard has two boutiques in Paris: one at 51 rue des Francs-Bourgeois in the 4th arrondissement (Tel: + 33 (0) 1 44 78 01 32), and one at 203 Rue St Honoré in the 1st arrondissement (Tel: [phone])

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Great idea for a gift: a engraved bottle of perfûme! Terre D'Hermes by @hermes #paris #perfûmes #hermes #fragrance #scent #maisonhermes #ideas #thecolognoisseur

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Find your perfume before you turn thirty. Wear it for the next 30 years. Be unfaithful: cheat on your perfume but only on cold days. #aphorisms #perfume #wisdom #thecolognoisseur #paris