Never talk about sex, politics, or religion. But these are the most interesting to discuss! Governor Schwarzenegger can breathe a sigh of relief because we have Anthony Weiner. Weiner= Penis. What’s more fun for the paparazzi, pundits & the late night talk show hosts than perjury and penises.
This idea of building brands on the legacy of scent designers — their especial skill — is something that is epitomized in the strategies of Frédéric Malle. (and precedes the glossies and yes even many bloggers). Malle gave his collaborators one caveat. ‘Let’s find a way not to be copied. ”
Aurelien Guichard has now done three Angel Sunessence fragrances and Dominique Ropion has taken his original Alien and added the two most recent Sunessence versions to that landmark fragrance. Neither of these noses would ever be accused of lacking imagination and the latest 2011 Sunessences show both of them adding memorable riffs to what they have done before.
We know what we will be wafting as we swing into summertime. What we love about summer scents? It’s a great chance to grab a glass of something cold, a trashy book, a tree, a favorite patch of lawn, or a porch swing. Think cooling thoughts.
I’m sure there are some that would like Guerlain to stand pat and keep to their very successful formula. I’m in the other camp as I have admired the chances M Wasser is taking to try and create a Guerlain for the 21st century.
Introducing the final two fragrances in the Penhaligon’s Anthology Collection; a lush woody citrus Esprit du Roi created by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour and the shimmering chypre Eau Sans Pareil, created by Beverley Bayne.
