Coal by Andrea Maack NOTES : SICHUAN PEPPER, PINK PEPPER, JUNIPER BERRY, CEDAR, PAPYRUS, COAL, SANDALWOOD, PATCHOULI, LEATHER Dusty papyrus, then something mineral and metallic, progressing to flint on pyrite producing a spark. Then incense, and a spare greyness. Surreal but comforting. Visit the ANDREA MAACK website for more information about this fragrance. Hemmingway 1899 by Histoires de Parfums NOTES : BERGAMOT, JUNIPER, BLACK PEPPER, ORANGE BLOSSOM, IRIS, CINNAMON, VANIL

Dark Heart of Old Havana by 4160 Tuesdays NOTES : ORANGE, PEACH, GRAPEFRUIT, SUGAR, TOBACCO, BERGAMOT, TONKA, JASMINE, COFFEE, VANILLA, MUSK, BLACK PEPPER My skin chemistry doesn't accentuate the coffee note, which is a disappointment. The rest is all good, though. Burnt vanilla, overripe fruit, and a grimy, tobacco darkside... it's a challenging, grown-up take on sweetness. Visit the 4160 TUESDAYS website for more information about this fragrance. Falling Into the Sea by Ima

Aedes do Venustas Signature Scent NOTES : RHUBARB, VETIVER, RED BERRIES, TOMATO LEAF, INCENSE, GREEN APPLE, HAZELNUT, HONEYSUCKLE Perhaps the least unisex fragrance I have featured thus far. A timeless women's scent - for classic beauties who don't mind getting dirt beneath their fingernails. Visit the AEDES DE VENUSTAS website for more information about this fragrance. Bendelirious by Etat Libre d'Orange NOTES : GRAPEFRUIT, CHAMPAGNE, CHERRY LOLLIPOP, VIOLET LEAF, IRIS BUT

A City on Fire by Imaginary Authors NOTES : CADE OIL, SPIKENARD, CARDAMOM, CLEARWOOD, DARK BERRIES, BURNT MATCH A similar opening to Union's Celtic Fire but flintier, and all-round more complex. If you enjoy a narrative perfume that reveals itself gradually, this is for you. A spicy smoke opening; fruity middle; and woody, labdanum finish. Very unique. Visit the IMAGINARY AUTHORS website for more information about this fragrance. Aleksandr by Arquiste NOTES : ALDEHYDE, BIRCH

Celtic Fire by Union NOTES : PEAT, FIR BALSAM, PINE NEEDLES, OAK, MARMITE, BOG MYRTLE, BIRCH TAR, TEA, TOAST A very convincing peat fire scent - powerful, but with a surprisingly delicate, sweet drydown. Recommended for those who appreciate a challenge. Visit the UNION FRAGRANCE website for more information about this fragrance. Coven by Andrea Maack NOTES : OLD WOOD, GRASS, SOIL TINCTURE, OAKMOSS, PINE, WHISKEY, RHUBARB An inventive, futuristic green, balancing lightness wit

Aleria by Testa Maura NOTES : BEESWAX, BERGAMOT, LEMON Very realistic and refreshing; this is a denser scent than its three notes might suggest. All the facets of a lemon tree are there: with leafy, green lemon top notes; a rounder, fruity lemon middle; and an earthy lemon base. Visit the TESTA MAURA website for more information about this fragrance. Aube Pashmina by Huitieme Art NOTES : BASIL, GERANIUM, CURRANT LEAVES, ROSEMARY, SATINWOOD, TOMATO LEAVES This is currently my