The brief must be a moment of clarity, it must create the first spark – and it must be compelling. And I imagine perfumers are seeing many boring, uninspiring, me-too briefs. When you work for a brand like L’Artisan Parfmeur, the bar is very high-Nick Seward
In Latin America and Native American cultures, tobacco was viewed as a gift of the gods and if tobacco smoke was exhaled it would carry thoughts and prayers to Heaven. It may be used in place of incense for communication with the spirit world
Imaginary Authors has been the most exciting challenge of my life. In the near future, as folks have more options to choose from, I envision the mass market world of scent to begin a slow decline where smaller niche companies are able to create very unique fragrances
I would have easily pegged Marni as a more artisanal niche scent than a design house creation, but after researching the Marni brand, I can see that the perfume matches the playful, easy, yet somewhat eccentric aesthetic of the fashion and accessory lines
I have handed out my highest praise for perfumers who work with the finest of materials with unfettered freedom. What M. Vasnier has created here with financial and creative restraints has to be recognized as an equivalent, if not greater, feat of legerdemain
Royal Vintage and Rose Extreme are both excellent examples of the Parfums M. Micallef brand genetics as each have that inescapable charm and sophistication that Mme Micallef knows how to bottle, seemingly effortlessly.
