The Creative Director, Christopher Chong, clearly wants the fragrances which carry the Amouage name to be something special and something the most advanced perfumista can enjoy. The latest releases from Amouage, Interlude Man and Interlude Woman, are these special kinds of perfumes I am describing
Indie perfumer Liz Zorn introduces two new fragrances to her Studio Collection including the line’s first soliflore…
While inhaling juniper essential oil at a sweat lodge I was transported out of my current surroundings and dropped into a very fragrant forest of conifers. Among the tall evergreens I felt grounded, renewed and deeply connected with the earth.
I’ve witnessed many emerging indie niche American brands. Natural botanical perfumery continues to grow. Customers are better educated. There is an openness to explore different approaches to perfumery -Persephenie Lea
House of Matriarch was launched on Christi’s 36th birthday (November 28, 2009). All of her perfumes are in custom painted bottles. Each bottle is lacquered with a hue or tint that harmonizes with the energy of the scent
Perfume appreciation however, requires more than just the casual spritz. Selecting a fragrance can be as sophisticated as evaluating a wine, if approached in a knowledgeable manner. Contrary to the concept of the “signature scent”, our noses prefer variety.
