The indomitable Christopher Brosius has created a wonderful perfume called “Mr. Hulot’s Holiday” reminding one of salty ocean air, battered leather suitcases, and rocks covered with seaweed
Anamor released their first fragrance in 2005, All That Matters was a simple fragrance centered around a Tibetan musk discovered on a trip to New York City. Based on the story behind All That Matters it seemed like there would never be another Anamor branded perfume. Then a press release landed in my e-mail announcing a second fragrance from Anamor, You Are.
Enter Santa Maria Novella’s Peau d’Espagne.
She’s a real stinker.
This I profess with ardent admiration.
But it is not a parfum for the timorous.
It makes your knees knock and your heart race.
Quinacridone Violet is a larger-than-life, effervescent explosion of blossom, bud, leaf, fruit underscored with cedar, a kiss of musk and a murmur of incense.It is ebulliently Electric Day-Glo Violet- as in “plugged into a generator “.I say this with great affection for its unapologetically playful nature.
Dare to dance with LA FEE VERTE (“The Green Fairy”). Anoint yourself with these mystical and intoxicating blends that have key notes of Wisteria, Vanilla Sugar, actual Absinthe (Wormwood), and “Pour Homme” (For Him) a touch of Sandalwood with a dash of Fig. Upon entering her wild bohemian world, you will see for yourself that this fairy’s spell lies in a sense of lucidity. BEWARE: This dreamy scent is transporting, luminescent & highly addictive…
When I usually encounter Pierre Montale’s concoctions I buckle myself in for a fragrant thrill ride. There are some times where the fragrance is more carousel than roller coaster but it is a ride. Imagine my surprise when upon trying his latest release, Roses Elixir, I wasn’t sent to the fragrant amusement park. Instead I was talking with a charming ingénue who smelt of a delightful blend of fruit and flowers but mostly of roses.
