Hermes’ in-house perfumer (M. Ellena) has captured the essence of many of perfumery’s most used “notes” in light and ephemeral creations called the Hermessences. What Jean Claude has done (and rather well, I might add) is to create “perfumed haikus” or poetry in a bottle.
As spring days lengthen, the sun shines warmer, flowers bloom, and the forests begin to open their leaves. It is inevitable that “Spring Fever” is not too far behind. I have been enjoying my own Perfume Bacchanalia this past week and wearing scents that are inspired by the followers of the god of the vine…
Sororia Organics, an all-natural company started and run by Joyce Noerr, a member of both the Natural Perfumer’s Guild and the Handcrafted Soap Maker’s Guild, has released four new perfumes (just in time for spring) that celebrate different aspects of Nature.
Despite coming from the distant island continent of Australia, Howard Jarvis has taken his passion for perfume and created a company that is responsible, natural and made very fine fragrances. Howard has gone back to the proverbial drawing board, donned his lab coat and “alchemist” cap and created some truly beautiful original perfumes. Many have intriguing names like: Ugly Bastard, Jezebel, Naiad and IF.
Spring is greeted in many ways around the world. One of the most joyous and definitely the most colorful is the Hindu celebration of HOLI. KENZO house released a limited edition flanker of their scent Amour. Created jointly by Olivier Cresp and Daphne Bugey, Indian Holi was timed to be released with that year’s celebration worldwide.
As many parfumistas know, Bond No.9 is a company dedicated to immortalizing all parts of New York City in perfumes. Many of the perfumes released by Bond concentrate on more upscale neighborhoods and midtown locations but some of my personal favorites are from locations that pay tribute to places “downtown”.
