Roxana Villa’s Illuminated The Green Knight inspires awe and sylvan reverence. She has employed every essential oil, co2 distillate, absolute and tincture imaginable in her pursuit of the larger-than-life Arthurian legend. The result is an exquisite verdant fragrance
January Scent Project Attaupe by John Biebel is an arresting, indefatigable perfume which straddles the soothing and the seething – a lavender luxury which bridges time-honored technique and contemporary specifications. It’s old-school well crafted and fascinating, difficult to pigeonhole or define. Perhaps it’s a moody gourmand steeped in tea and tobacco, wise beyond its years
Les Parfumeurs du Monde Androgyne 16020 is an absolutely fearless leather chypre, a perfume which defies gender classification in its quest for truth and realism inspired by Amelia Earhart who became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland on January 11, 1935
Shawn Maher’s limited edition and newer iteration Maher Olfactive Barrel Aged Treachery which is an extrait de parfum came along and amplified that interpretation: it now resembles a boozy hearthside lovefest. Deeper, richer and more flamboyant, Shawn’s charred oak barrel aged elixir is a delight for those who appreciate the bouquet of a fine Ardbeg, Laphroaig or Islay malt whiskey.
Fragrances for Foodies: Delicious Perfumes That Don’t Smell Like Pastry. Pâtisserie aside – what about the more savory connection between our nose and mouth?
The Ten Best Fragrances of 2021 from CaFleureBon Deputy and natural Perfumery Editor Ida Meister and Sr Editor Lauryn Beer were very different from each other and included many natural perfumes, Italian fragrances and perfumes from the U.K. as wel as American artisans
