Atelier Cologne Silver Iris and Gold Leather -The winners
The new Atelier Cologne Absolues take their cues from the metals in their name as Gold Leather is warmer and Silver Iris is brighter
CaFleureBon Galbanum in Perfumery: “The Queen of Green” + 10 Galbanum Perfumes Draw
If galbanum is in the room you generally know it is there. Draws from Vero Kern, Maria Candida Gentile, Tommi Sooni, Atelier Cologne, Lush Gorillaz, Robert Piguet, Etat Libre D’Orange, DSH Perfumes, Anya’s Garden and Tambela. Go Green or go home
Ex Voto Paris Eau de Lux Ginger and Eau de Lux Amber -The Winner
I liken these two to the1974 movie version of The Great Gatsby with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, not the Baz Luhrmann 2013 version.
New Niche Fragrance: Providence Perfume Co. Branch & Vine – A Botanical Cologne that Beats the Heat
Charna Ethier of Providence Perfume Co. new botanical Eau De Cologne was inspired by the leafy greeness of a shaded summer garden.
Natural Perfumery as Olfactive Art – The Winner of Strange Invisible Perfumes Mini Bar
Some say that I “limit” myself to a natural palette, but I don’t feel limited at all. I source hundreds of exceptional ingredients from all over the world. Each originates from a different corner of the globe and carries a different story.-Alexandra Balahoutis, SIP
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Heather Kaufman of Jolie Laide Perfume + Unconventional Beauty Draw
Heather studied with Mandy Aftel and her perfume combines natural scents that are both luscious and odd. Each name is taken from a title from the French New Wave