The 14 Winners of the Fun in the Sun Beauty Draw
Thank you to Leonor Greyl, St. Tropez Tan, Absolution, Robert Piguet Parfums, Borne by Thomas Cole, Talika and Deborah Lippmann.
The Winner of CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Julie Elliot of In Fiore Perfumes
Yes, Julie Elliot started blending at the ripe old age of 4. She once even tried to seduce a garden lizard with a potion. It didn’t work. Julie’s favorite artist is Cy Twombly!
The Winner of Penhaligon’s Readers Choice “Anthology Finale” Esprit de Roi OR Eau Sans Pareil
The beginning of the change in perception began, in my opinion, back in 2008 with Elixir. Olivia Giacobetti created a sheer Oriental that was amazing. This marked the beginning of Penhaligon’s asking the rockstar perfumers to bring their talents to the house
I am a Candy Girl In A Mitsouko World + Candy Shop Draw
Think Gourmands, fruits, vanilla and sweets are for little girls. Think again. gourmands for grown up women and men featuring my favorites and a sweet draw from Luckyscent, indie scents, and Soivohle aka Liz Zorn
The Winner of Mona Di Orio 3.3 oz EDP Les Nombres di Orio Oud Perfume
Les Nombres D’Or Oud is my favorite fragrance of 2011, so far. If you had told me that my favorite fragrance this year would be an oud-based fragrance I would’ve thought it unlikely
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it once again, “It ain’t the ingredient, it’s the artist.” Brava Mona di Orio you are proof positive I am right.
The Two Winners of the Technique Indiscrete Coming to America Draw
So, perfume.
I was able to sniff all seven at Elements, under Miriam’s gentle direction.
Each has a story which accompanies the scent- just they way I like it Some of the notes listed sound fanciful- clearly, these fragrances combine both naturals and aromachemicals,