Ayala Sender creates intimate perfumes, perfumes which challenge and comfort, scents to stimulate the mind and body –Or soothe the soul.
And last year, right around springtime, Jasmine Pho appeared on the scene- a very limited edition.
Its description utterly seduced me.
I truly believe that – for the most part-
Those generous people, who engaged in thoughtful, meaningful conversation with me at the Elements event, were as sincere as I was.
I felt really close to them.
It wasn’t just a ‘trade show’, for me.
Last Sunday’s foray to the Elements Showcase proved to be a magnificent madhouse.
In the midst of all the olfactory brouhaha, it was a rare pleasure to indulge in conversation with lovely Ineke Rűhland.
Over the course of time, it became clear to us both that her perfume Evening Edged in Gold seemed to be under-appreciated, when viewed alongside her other work.
1997 was the year that Patricia de Nicolai [granddaughter of Pierre Guerlain] created Vanille Tonka; at that time, it was an anomaly.
Today, it holds its own, as so many other noses and houses have sought to author incenses in abundance.
Perfume is my drug of choice. Ahhhh CAWFEE. Create your own ‘brew’ with Ava Luxe Cafe Noir …layered with Amber Tibet, Amber D’Or, or Ambre Foncé. One winner can create a javalicious scent just the way they like it.
Here in the Northeast… well, baby- it’s cold outside. A classic antidote is my favorite Creed mélange.It is profoundly satisfying and disturbing, and I’m happy to share it with you
