It’s ironic to think of modern natural perfumers as pioneers, alchemy after all has been around longer than Christmas but here we are rediscovering the ancient ways of the alembic. It’s been a fine month’s journey and there are so many other artisanal practices to learn more about in future workshops.
Honey and Beeswax in perfumery. The nectar of gods and goddesses from the beginning of humanity. Bees have been the symbol of Aphrodite, honey the tears of Ra. From Alexander the Great to Napoleon, bees signify royalty and adorn Guerlain’s famous “bee” bottles. The population of bees are now threatened especially in the US
Using flowers distilled from around the world through the seldom used enfleurage method, Christopher Brosius works like a gardener
Usually dense and thick, with potent, exotic aromas, just a dab will keep you scented all day. A small perfume company Al Attar, has launched with two fragrances, Durra and Kaja, made with some of the finest essences available.
Coco Blanc was composed by perfumer Christi Meshell in 2013. This all-natural take on white chocolate (think Belgian, not supermarket), which won a gold medal at the prestigious Taste TV Artisan Fragrance Salon, is the best in class of a rare breed, the elegant gourmand
Alien has a new flanker named Alien Eau Extraordinaire which is a lighter more floral version of the iconic 2005 Alien. Dominique Ropion and Laurent Bruyere who created the original are the noses
