June Focus
Yardley Black Label~~Simpson Emperor 3~~Pre-War US Tech/Gillette Platinum~~Ambre Loup Rania J.
I was still fairly clean-shaven after yesterday's Laune shave, so I opted for a Tech shave.
Pre-War USA Gillette Tech loaded with a fresh Gillette Platinum blade.
Soap du jour was a soap that exceeds all expectations.
Yardley Black Label is a soap, I wish every shaver could experience at least once.
New juice again and this one is a real winner.
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Ambre Loup by Rania J is a Amber Woody fragrance for women and men. Ambre Loup was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Rania Jouaneh. Top notes are Cloves and Spices; middle notes are Labdanum, Vanilla Absolute and Peru Balsam; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.
Here's my review from Fragrantica:
Review is based upon an 80% alcohol batch.
Ok, this juice awoke a memory in me, that I considered long since disappeared. With the first spray, I got an olfactory, face-full of my grandfather's humidor. He was a confirmed cigar smoker, but rather than the acrid stench of a burning cigar (yuck), this amber bomb, with its clove and cinnamon notes, embodies the moist, fresh, cured tobacco of a fine Cuban cigar (yummy) resting comfortably in a high-quality humidor. I consider this fragrance leaning heavily towards the masculine, as I wouldn't care to smell this on a woman, but that's a personal opinion.
The oud is softened with vanilla and balsam, so if you are looking for a "barnyardy" note, you'll be disappointed. Not I, because if I want barnyard, I'll reach for something else. This is a creamy and luxurious gourmand perfume with real longevity. Full day without a problem. Projection is quite strong at the onset, but as it dries down the sillage retreats to respectable levels. If you are an amber-lover, this juice is just what the doctor ordered. This is my third bottle form the house of Rania J. and they have all been winners.
Highly recommended.