Frederic Malle Superstitious by Alber Elbaz is a classic right out of the bottle, a diamantine. Its clarion blast showcases some of the most potent aldehydes I’ve smelt in all my born days
Lily of the valley, muguet des bois– is a difficult floral note to replicate faithfully. Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes French Lily is a nod to vintage but with her own voice
When Serge Luten Iris Silver Mist arrived, I opened it with trembling hands. I was beside myself: what had I done? I’d never spent so much on a perfume ever. One whiff and I was hooked.
Jessica September Buchanan‘s newest fragrant offspring is a 100 % botanical one.
Narcotic Flowers is her tender homage to the city of Grasse which is so thoroughly steeped in perfume history.
Tell me, dear all: when is beauty not enough ?
“A rose by any other name..?”
Caron’s new release Secret Oud poses this question
In January of last year at the first Elements Showcase, I initially sniffed Nez a Nez Immortelle Marilyn, which was still very much a work in progress. I think it was the way I sniffed that piqued Stéphane’s curiosity, and we became engrossed in conversation.
