Perhaps one of my favorite songs of all time is Ascension by Maxwell. It's the way that the opening bass line grooves around a foundational upbeat tempo created by tried and true percussion rhythms. Layers of sound broaden the scope of the song with the addition of bongos, a guitar, keyboards, and synthesizers until finally, Maxwell's voice ties it all together with a falsetto note delivered from the heavens. Ascension is one of those songs that is guaranteed to get me on the dance floor hitting a two-step and flowing like tides pulled by the moon. While I'm not completely certain that Ascension , a fragrance by the Black-owned company Savoir Faire, took its name from the classic tune, I would be shocked if that wasn't the case at all. Ascension embodies the notion of "soul" similar to Savoir Faire's other popular offering Soul Cafe (future review), but takes a significantly lighter and more ethereal approach. Featuring notes of bergamot, black pep
What could be a better addition to a blog than an actual blog post? Similar pages often give readers a look behind the veil, sharing just the right amount of detail to remind us all that a human heart beats beyond the words on our screens. This is designed to be short, sweet, and experimental, going over fragrance-related topics as well as diving into my other hobbies a bit. It could become a regular thing if writing it is fun enough. Without further ado, this is what's been going on. Primary Winter Rotation Valentino Uomo (2014) - Casual wear, office Milk (Expressive) by Commodity - Casual wear, office Soul Cafe by Savoir Faire - Evenings out 24 Gold Oud Edition by Scentstory - Casual wear Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir - Casual and formal wear New Acquisitions Luna Rossa Ocean (Eau de Parfum) by Prada - Gifted Jimmy Choo Man Blue - Gifted Sun Men by Jil Sander - Purchased Amber Pour Homme by Prada - Purchased L'Eau d'issei Pour Homme by Issey Miyake - Purchased Encre Noir