Richard Goller

One of the main woods in perfumery, cedarwood has a special place in our hearts for its versatility and integral role in building impactful woody accords.  Part of the conifer …

Niche brands keep on coming, but Matiere Premiere has made more of an impact than most since its launch in 2019.  Even before he founded his own company, Aurélien Guichard (he …

You want something refreshing, elegant, and often brilliantly priced. I’ve got the perfect scent solutions for you: the best eau de colognes (not to be confused with the generally American …

Why is there so much interest in the 2023 release Dior Dioriviera EDP? Yes, it’s the latest launch from the upmarket, quality-assured La Collection Privée Christian Dior.  But more than …

What started out as a trickle has become a veritable flood. We’re talking about the deluge of parfums on the market, especially from big designer brands. As designer becomes more …

Wood, fire, ice, air… and now rain. No, we haven’t gone into the weather forecasting business here at Dapper Confidential. We’re giving you a quick run-through of some of the …

What came first: the scent or the egg? Bear with us. This question will make more sense as we get into this story about one of the more distinctive niche …

Social media isn’t always a reliable gauge of a brand’s increasing popularity/success, but in the case of Stéphane Humbert Lucas, it most certainly is.  While the surge might imply an …

Cashmeran? Cashmere meets meringue? Er, no, but the synthetic is ubiquitous, to say the least, and is found in everything from Cacharel LouLou EDP (1987) to Nasomatto Duro Extrait de …

Synthetics are the backbone of modern perfumery and Ambroxan is probably the most well-known of these ingredients. That’s partly due to its prominence in hugely popular fragrances such as Dior …