DSH Perfumes Le Sazerac is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s holiday offering for 2021: if we ever needed jollity, the time is now. Le Sazerac is a blowsy, boozy all-natural fragrance inspired by (and named after) the famous Old New Orleans cocktail.
Velvet & Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery Pangolin Violette Rose is quite simply Sumptuous. It is a brilliant example of what is possible when impossibly beautiful materials are utilized in perfumery: Nature’s glory.
Milano Fragranze Basilica by Violaine Collas is, a perfume in which every aromatic material has its own sacred space. On so many levels, Basilica calls into play the beauty of ritual and those woods employed for devotional purpose. When one considers all these facets, Milano Fragranze Basilica surpasses its original intent of recreating a quintessentially Milanese experience and becomes a fragrance with a more universal message. Those who are fond of incense fragrances are certain to enjoy it.
Diptyque Kyoto and Venise, from their 60th anniversary Grand Tour Collection showcase the initial edgy singularity and a return to the house’s roots. These fragrances are fearless, fresh and fascinating
BLUEHILL Fragrances Ivy League is a purist, naturalist’s fragrance – invigorating, tonic and a breath of fresh air in a year positively crammed full of gourmand comfort perfumes.
Ormonde Jayne Evernia is a marvel of blending, as so many Ormonde Jayne perfumes are: there’s a seamless quality which they possess, and Evernia is no exception. I can’t imagine a season Evernia doesn’t suit: it insinuates its way into your good graces with sophisticated stealth. I’m thrilled to have it in my oakmoss arsenal. Well-played,. It is one of the Best fragrances of 2021
