When I first smelt Après L’Ondée (just the EDT in case anyone is wondering), it struck me as a dark, mournful, conflicted scent. This got me wondering who would have worn Après L’Ondée at the turn of the 20th century, when it was launched. My mind instantly lit upon Virginia Woolf, who would have been 129 this week.
I have been looking forward new fragrance from Atelier Cologne, Vanille Insensee. Would Vanille Insensee stay in the light or would they dare to take us into the dark?
Perfume is my drug of choice. Ahhhh CAWFEE. Create your own ‘brew’ with Ava Luxe Cafe Noir …layered with Amber Tibet, Amber D’Or, or Ambre Foncé. One winner can create a javalicious scent just the way they like it.
During my San Francisco vacation this past week I had the honor of visiting with three different women in the natural perfume world; Mandy Aftel, Master Perfumer (AKA The QUEEN of GREEN), the pioneer of botanical fragrance and celebrated author, Laurie Stern, Master Perfumer, and Libby Patterson, Master Perfumer and Quantum Alchemist. I sipped …
I had read about Aesop fragrances about two years ago and based on the responses both of the releases Mystra and Marrakech sounded like they were the kind of fragrance which would be one of these interesting experiences in a bottle.
Here in the Northeast… well, baby- it’s cold outside.
A classic antidote is my favorite Creed mélange.
One part Private Collection Vintage Tabarôme to one part Private Collection Angelique Encens.
