Les Nombres D’Or Oud is my favorite fragrance of 2011, so far. If you had told me that my favorite fragrance this year would be an oud-based fragrance I would’ve thought it unlikely
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it once again, “It ain’t the ingredient, it’s the artist.” Brava Mona di Orio you are proof positive I am right.
So, perfume.
I was able to sniff all seven at Elements, under Miriam’s gentle direction.
Each has a story which accompanies the scent- just they way I like it Some of the notes listed sound fanciful- clearly, these fragrances combine both naturals and aromachemicals,
I first discovered Julie Elliot of i In Fiore in 2007, and her amazing line of natural solid fragrances, while suffering through yet another “Confiscation of Liquids” check in at the airport. Her minimalist approach to blending lends well to solids, which sit up on the skin longer so you experience the unfolding of the fragrance
The annual MDA Labor Day Telethon with Jerry Lewis has been downsized, dismantled, and its host, dismissed.What has this have to do with perfume? For the next 24 hours we are holding a Blog-A-Thon for Jessica September Buchanan. $1 for every comment up to $100. We aren’t flush, but we support indie perfumers with more than words
Charna createa fragrances that she finds interesting and appealing. “This is one of the things I love about running my own business. I have the freedom to do what I want. I need not create what the market dictates. I create what I dictate.”
Penhaligon’s Ltd. has been busy these days. With the finale of the reformulated Anthology series (draw ends tomorrow) the will be introducing their first new fragrance since Sartorilal by Nose Bertrand Duchaufour…Juniper Sling. Oliver Cresp salutes the “Bright Young Things” post World War I
