CaFleureBon Moderm Masterpieces: Diptyque Philosykos- The Elements of Style
Diptyque Philosykos by Olivia Giacobetti is a study of not only the fig but the entire tree it is growing in; leaves, bark, fruit, and earth
New Fragrance Review: Hermes Eau de Mandarine Ambree and Eau de Narcisse Bleu- Simple Revelations
In this current evolution of the eau de cologne currently going on Hermes Eau de Mandarine Ambree and Eau de Narcisse Bleu show different ways to re-interpret a classic olfactory architecture without getting all Bauhaus with it.
New Fragrance Reviews: Great American Scents’ Bountiful Garden Collection + Fragrant Fireworks Draw
Anytime I hear about a new American line of perfumes, I get excited. Great American Scents hails from the heartland of the US and has created fragrances: Tomato Leaf, Beet Root, Victory Garden, Orchard Blossom, Sweet Magnolia, Sunshine Grove, and Flowering Herbs to capture the rich and fertile scents of all things growing and green.
New Niche Fragrance Review: Smells & Bells Organics – Natural Meditative Pleasure + An Aromatic Sample Set Draw
The term smells and bells is shorthand for liturgical ritual. Ms. Cainer’s work for Smells & Bells Organics is rooted in spirituality, and the fragrances of the Sufi Poet series; Happy Virus, This Sky, and Some Angels Grumble have a grounding, uplifting nature.
Niche Fragrance Review: slumberhouse Flou and Sana + Atmospheric Perfume Sample Set Draw
Both Flou and Sana succeed in achieving slumberhouse perfume Josh Lobb’s stated goals. That these goals are so different form almost any other perfumer working is what separates and elevates slumberhouse.
Niche Fragrance Review: Nomad Two Worlds Raw Spirit Fire Tree- The Smell of Authenticity
Nomad Two Worlds Raw Spirit Fire Tree is the kind of fragrance which truly feels different from the other offerings in the fragrance world. It carries an authenticity which resonates throughout its development.