I think living in San Francisco opened the door to working as an independent perfumer.Probably my favorite thing about the US is the positive attitude of the people. Nowhere else are people as friendly and hospitable.
there is a distinct and long running art to the assembly of the notes of inspiration in the building of a scented masterpiece. Like the architect of a structure — there is an entrance, a walking in, a scent of the larger “place” — and then, as the day turns, textural notes and light, turn the house to another sense of transition and illumination
The Japanese yuzu is a true delicacy and is the inspiration for Ajne’s summer fragrance, named simply, Yuzu.
Many have accused Guerlain of being more interested in commerce than artistry. I would respectfully disagree. I think the great houses do have to make an attempt to try and curry favor with the generation of young women who choose to shun fine fragrance for the latest celebuscent;
On the road to Zelenikovo, near Plovdiv, I understand the colors of the Bulgarian flag
“Not everyone lives close to one of our labs and that, we know, creates great sadness around the world (to some extent. There are more serious and stinky things that create even greater sadness). To make your life easier however, one of our lab assistants will compound the perfume you decide to have by hand, print its label with the name of your choice, and send it to the address of your choice (you get to choose a lot).
