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The Journal

Fragrance breakdowns, longevity in Lagos heat, and plain explanations of what inspired-by really means.

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Xerjoff Erba Pura review: notes, longevity and who it suits

Sicilian citrus over tropical fruit and vanilla amber, tested over a week in Lagos.

12 Aug 2026  /  5 min read
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Tobacco Vanille or Red Tobacco: which should you buy?

Two tobacco fragrances at different prices. What separates them on skin.

11 Aug 2026  /  6 min read
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LV L'Immensité review: the office fragrance test

Ginger, grapefruit and amberwood through a full working day.

09 Aug 2026  /  5 min read
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Creed Silver Mountain Water review: honest longevity in Lagos

Blackcurrant and green tea in humidity, and how many hours you should expect.

06 Aug 2026  /  5 min read
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Prada Paradoxe review: is it an office scent?

Neroli and jasmine over amber musk, and where it sits between polite and forgettable.

05 Aug 2026  /  4 min read
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Burberry Her Elixir review: berries, cherry and longevity

The sweetest thing we carry after Bianco Latte, tested through an evening.

03 Aug 2026  /  4 min read
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Kayali Eden Juicy Apple review: who should actually wear it

Crisp apple over jasmine and vanilla, and why it is our most common first bottle.

31 Jul 2026  /  4 min read
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Hibiscus Mahajad review: the one nobody can place

Rum, pepper and hibiscus. The most unusual bottle in Volume 01.

28 Jul 2026  /  5 min read
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Oud Maracujá review: passionfruit meets oud

Tart at the top, dark at the base, and it changes more than anything else we stock.

26 Jul 2026  /  5 min read
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LV Imagination review: the tea note, explained

Citrus, Earl Grey and amber. Why the tea is what people notice.

23 Jul 2026  /  5 min read