The Return of Vero Kern: Eaux de Perfection
“I replaced the animalic notes with the unique scent of the passionfruit – says Vero Kern – I personally love it very much and think that it lends a sensual and erotic lightness to the composition.
Making an Escentual Connection: Aromawear by Cathy Gins
We all dream of following our "bliss”. Perhaps it’s preordained. How many of us take a giant leap, leave corporate America at the height of our career and start our own company. That is exactly what Cathy Gins, the Designer and Founder of Aromawear has done. The former Vice President of Merchandising, New Business Development at The Monet Group and …
Eau D’Italie Au Lac- Scented Love Notes
Love of fragrance binds many of us together but as human beings, it is romantic love that we seek. In 1916, an Italian artist and an Italian princess exhanged love letters published in a book titled “Una Parentesi Luminosa” (A Luminous Parenthesis). The book consists of 19 letters written between Futurist artist Umberto Boccioni and Princess of Teano, …
Queen Makeda -TheTrue Name of the Ethiopian Queen, the Wife of King Solomon Of Judea
In 960 B.C., the nation that is now called Ethiopia, came back upon the center of the stage of history. Ethiopia was then represented by a queen, who in some books is referred to as "Makeda. "She is better known to the world as the Queen of Sheba. In his book, "World's Great Men of …
PerView: Yael Alkalay of RedFlower -Sustainability,Health, Esthetics & World Traditions
Yael Alkalay, a sloe eyed, exotic beauty of Sephardic descent, proves the adage that "beauty" comes from within. As a cultural anthropologist, world traveler, organic formulator and advocate of sustainable trade, Yael founded her company, based in SoHo New York City, by joining time honored beauty rituals and the environment. Yael brings the traditions of Japan, Morrocco, Costa Rico, and Finland to thousands …
Etat Libre D’Orange Like This Tilda Swinton- “Celebuscents” Should Smell Like This
As Rossy de Palma before her, the choice of Ms. Swinton is a good fit with Etat Libre D’Orange. Owner Etienne de Swardt brought in perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui in to help shape Ms. Swinton’s vision into a fragrance. Her inspiration for the fragrance comes from the love sonnet “Like This”, by Sufi poet Rumi…If anyone wants to know what “spirit” is,
Or what “God’s fragrance” means,
Lean your head toward him or her.
Keep your face there close.
Like This.