The Winner of The Parfums LaLun Acqua di Callitris Artisan Fragrance Salon Los Angeles Draw
A few months ago, I was sent samples of skin care products and a perfume by Maggie Mahboubian of Lalun Naturals/Parfums Lalun
New Fragrances: Reinventing Courrèges “Patchouli Perfumes Redoux”
A trio of fragrances debut :a new one, called Blanc de Courrèges and reformulations of the older chypre fragrances, including the much loved Empreinte with mega patchouli and Eau de Courrèges In keeping with the 60s vibe, Patchouli will be an olfactory signature of the brand
The Winner of The Huitieme Art Parfums Draw -Poudre de Riz
I’ve always found the best of the Huitieme Art Parfums as studies in the possibilities of the central ingredient and the newest and tenth member of the Huitieme Art Parfums family, Poudre de Riz is an excellent example of what I am talking about.
Elizabeth Musmanno Announced as President of the Fragrance Foundation US- “New Direction”
Musmanno is an American, Canadian and British (EU) citizen and speaks fluent French… she comes from outside of the world of fragrance and has strong ties to luxury, fashion, art and music industries
New Niche Fragrance: Parfums Byredo Black Saffron “Ben Gorham’s Tribute to Sublime Unity”
The use of saffron as a sexual stimulant dates back to Biblical times when the Egyptians used saffron in scents and body washes for the very wealthy, including Queen Cleopatra. Saffron was brought to Kashmir by the Persians in the 11th/12th century AD and its use and cultivation spread quickly throughout the country.
The Winner of the Thierry Mugler Les Parfums de Cuir- Scent of Leather Perfume Draw
Thierry Mugler has to be the most successful perfume brand at creating flankers of their iconic fragrances. I have rarely found them to be boring and very often the care shown these flankers provide a guide to other perfume lines on how to do it right