The trompe d’oeil designs by Mary Katrantzou were inspired by the curves, facets, and form of vintage and modern fragrance flacons she used to collecr (Givenchy, Gaultier, Guerlain) and flatter the female silhouette. A “perfumista fashionista” favorite: the Shalimar dress
Mme Lancesseur has pulled off quite the neat trick in Incense Oud. By creating an illusion of oud she has shown me something new and with the panoply of oud fragrances on the market that is no easy feat.
What is the first book any aspiring writer owns? William Strunks’s Elements of Style, a reference book on the art of clear and concise writing. Where was the place this Fragrance journalist with a nose for niche attended Jan 30, 2011? The Elements Show Case in NYC
Ambergirs and amber are at the heart of some of my most loved fragrances; Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, Montale´s Blue Amber, Farmacia SS Annunziata´s Ambra Nera and my most precious discovery, Shahrzad Palace Perfume´s Royal Ambar. draw courtesy of Annelie and www.luckyscent.com
Kenzo introduces a new limited edition fragrance for Spring, a lighter version of the classic Kenzo Amour.Order soon and you will receive a complimentary gift with purchase, a ceramic perfumed pendant “A sweet deal” the perfume, pendant and free shipping for $72.00
In every area of human endeavor there lurks the possibility of going over the top, at what point does drive & passion for perfume become obsessive ? What would any of us do? Would we literally “kill for that” as we so often say in jest? Orchid hunters have, and still do
