Marni, the Italian fashion house started in 1994 by Consuelo and Gianni Castiglioni, is known for an eclectic mix of fashion. Recently, Marni partnered with Estee Lauder and perfumer Daniela Andrier to create a scent that would complement the free-spirited brand.
Not only did L’artisan Parfumeur send me their newest release Caligna but they sent me all of the olfactory building blocks perfumer Dora Baghriche-Arnaud used to assemble it.
When I received each of the new Adam Levine fragrances for Men and for Women. I expected to spray them on and consign them to the large graveyard of other celebrity fragrances. Instead perfumer Yann Vasnier has continued his mainstream winning ways by embracing his niche roots.
There are many fine choices which represent Valentine’s Day but it seems like coincidence managed to deliver two new fragrances to my doorstep Royal Vintage and Rose Extreme, from Parfums M. Micallef, which fit the bill.
Howard Jarvis (Bud to his mates) has been in the industry for over nine years and has worked with fellow Australian and Master Perfumer Jonathan Midgley to create two new fragrances for BUD Parfums, Satyr and Satine.
Books that prominently feature perfume as a central or peripheral character are popping up more frequently these days. I recently received a new book written by John Oehler, called “Aphrodesia”.
