Aftelier Boronia Solid: Antipodean Alchemy
Mandy Aftel is an indisputable icon in the world of perfumery, and quite arguably, the Mother of Natural Perfumery…
The Sweetest Thing: Amber Perfume by Monica Miller, Skye Botanicals
It is a love potion of the highest degree and just took me back to the movie Love Jones.
The Return of Vero Kern: Eaux de Perfection
“I replaced the animalic notes with the unique scent of the passionfruit – says Vero Kern – I personally love it very much and think that it lends a sensual and erotic lightness to the composition.
Making an Escentual Connection: Aromawear by Cathy Gins
We all dream of following our "bliss”. Perhaps it’s preordained. How many of us take a giant leap, leave corporate America at the height of our career and start our own company. That is exactly what Cathy Gins, the Designer and Founder of Aromawear has done. The former Vice President of Merchandising, New Business Development at The Monet Group and …
Queen Makeda -TheTrue Name of the Ethiopian Queen, the Wife of King Solomon Of Judea
In 960 B.C., the nation that is now called Ethiopia, came back upon the center of the stage of history. Ethiopia was then represented by a queen, who in some books is referred to as "Makeda. "She is better known to the world as the Queen of Sheba. In his book, "World's Great Men of …
PerView: Yael Alkalay of RedFlower -Sustainability,Health, Esthetics & World Traditions
Yael Alkalay, a sloe eyed, exotic beauty of Sephardic descent, proves the adage that "beauty" comes from within. As a cultural anthropologist, world traveler, organic formulator and advocate of sustainable trade, Yael founded her company, based in SoHo New York City, by joining time honored beauty rituals and the environment. Yael brings the traditions of Japan, Morrocco, Costa Rico, and Finland to thousands …