Tom Ford Redux: Amber Absolute Mix n Match + Draw
Polymath Tom Ford is a one-man revelation.
I felt stimulated to revisit his body of work, the Private Blends-
to create sumptuous scents as unique as the man himself.
Or you.
Three Sweet Seasonal Perfumed Pleasures by Mandy Aftel…Naturally + Draw
Mandy, you’ve made me very happy with these three beautiful perfumes.
May all our readers treasure moments of light in the seasonal heart of darkness/ repose and feel the many blessings which surround us all
Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady: Patchouli is Prince + DRAW
Dominique Ropion’s Portrait of a Lady is Frederic Malle’s first new edition in a year, long awaited by many. A drawing will be held, and a bountiful decant of Portrait Of a Lady will be offered!
Robert Piguet Calypso: Aurelian Guichard’s Elegant Enchantment
I was never privileged to smell the 1959 Piguet original release-
But thanks to lovely Lindsey Adams, Director Of Training for Robert Piguet Parfums-
I was able to sample the new rendering of Calypso, authored by Givaudan’s gorgeous Aurelien Guichard, which is floral seduction on a subtler scale.
Dos Perfumes Para Ti: NeJma Puro and Puro Intense
Havana!
Caribbean capital of great beauty, history, and art; home to fine cigars and fine rum…
Visions of Hemingway, ex-patriates in casinos.
Entrepreneur Christian Bousidan was inspired by her, and created two new men’s eau de parfums to add to his existing NeJma line, Puro and Puro Intense.
Outlaw Perfume: Simply Stunning
By now, you folks have figured out that the Outlaw context herein refers to both the demonized or unsanctioned naturals, and those who utilize them.
The pleasures I was afforded came to me via Anya Mc Coy, Charna Ethier, and Jane Cate.
Their aim was to create something exquisite, utilizing as many verboten substances as pleased their fey whims.