Hello, my name is Richard Goller and welcome to my blog, Fragroom.
My interest in all things fragrance started with my sister treating me on a very regular basis to some of the best – and unusual fragrances – from Comme des Garçons. Who could forget the anti-perfume Tar from the Synthetic Six Series? Who knew tar and kerosene could be so sexy?
Fragrance is just part of my story, though. I am always on the hunt for skincare products and treatments that will keep me looking better than my 50-something self. Easier said than done when there’s an ever-growing choice and some pretty outlandish claims to sift through.
There’s no place for snobbery on Fragroom, so from deluxe to de-cheapo, I will feature them all. And while I will accept products from PRs for reviews, I will not feature these if I know they do not have value or merit. All of the products and treatments featured on this blog will also have been personally tested by yours truly.
Some trivial and not-so-trivial facts about me:
Grooming peeve: Shaving every day. No thanks, stubble for me please. But there’s a fine line between rugged and ragged… I cross it all too often.
Favourite ritual: A Sunday relaxation session, face mask and all.
Favourite smells: Jasmine, garden roses, opening a fresh bag of coffee.
Retro regret: Back in the 80s, I wore too much make-up. I was a goth, okay…
Fragroom no-no: Something that announces its wearer 100 metres in advance.
My skincare issue: Pigmentation, so I am always on the hunt for some skin SOS.
Always in my fragrance collection: Cartier Declaration EDT and Lalique Encre Noire EDT.
