In his preparation for his new book, bound for the best seller list, Joseph Finder had to find a perfume. Like the TV Show Castle, Finder had to use real life to create a scenario for Buried Secrets the sequel to Vanished. But instead of following the police detectives, he followed his nose.
Recently there have been a number of ouds on the market, many quite beautiful, but none that match Xerjoff’s version.
There are many things you know about Mandy Aftel, the 3x 2011 FiFi Award Finalist & aka “the Mother” of Natural Perfumery. Mandy is actually quite shy. Instead of speaking about her philanthropy, her personal life and topical fragrance issues, she much rather give you a piece of her soul and passion for her ART.
Thousands of years ago, goddess worship was prevalent throughout the world. Powerful mother goddesses ruled over all creation, one of whom was named Anahita, Zoroastrian goddess of water, love, fertility, and war in what is now Iran. Anahita was depicted as beautiful and alternately giving and cruel; a deity so popular that she has been …
Never talk about sex, politics, or religion. But these are the most interesting to discuss! Governor Schwarzenegger can breathe a sigh of relief because we have Anthony Weiner. Weiner= Penis. What’s more fun for the paparazzi, pundits & the late night talk show hosts than perjury and penises.
This idea of building brands on the legacy of scent designers — their especial skill — is something that is epitomized in the strategies of Frédéric Malle. (and precedes the glossies and yes even many bloggers). Malle gave his collaborators one caveat. ‘Let’s find a way not to be copied. ”
