In Denmark there are hardly any niche brands. So imagine my surprise to stumble upon a wonderful little shop called Essence and Groom, one of their brands was S Poncet. I was very surprised to find that there had been a new release called Pleasant Promenade.
I’ve often asked myself what would happen if one of the perfumers responsible for many of those fresh and clean fragrances was given the chance to take that style and refocus it through a niche lens. With the new fragrance from Olfactive Studio, Flashback, I think I have my answer.
Jo Malone London has released a new “collection” based on delightfully sweet to spicy treats and desserts. These fragrances, Lemon Tart, Redcurrant & Cream, Elder Flower & Gooseberry, Ginger biscuit, and Bitter Orange & Chocolate; take one or two notes and highlight them with complimentary notes to bring out their beauty.
Francis Kurkdjian continues his exploration with three new fragrances, Velvet Mood, Silk Mood, and Cashmere Mood; which make up the Oud Moods collection for Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
Master Perfumer Ramon Monegal has created a fragrance exclusively for Neiman Marcus entitled, Pure Mariposa, inspired by the butterfly, and specifically tailored for the women that frequent the famous luxury store.
After visiting the Charenton Macerations blog and sharing correspondence with Founder Douglas Bender I believe Christopher Street is an example of how a focused well-considered inspiration can successfully be transferred to an outstanding fragrance.
