Les Parfumeurs du Monde Androgyne 16020 is an absolutely fearless leather chypre, a perfume which defies gender classification in its quest for truth and realism inspired by Amelia Earhart who became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland on January 11, 1935
Anatole Lebreton Racine Carrée lovingly captures some of the roots’ most delightful aromas, along with feelings that the broader meaning of the word evokes: groundedness and tranquility, that is soothing and comforting. In times of reoccurring travel restrictions and isolation, Anatole Lebreton Racine Carrée packs a sensorial and emotional impact that directly touches one’s heartstrings.
Arquiste PEAU is the olfactive restoration of the human body. It’s soft cruelty lies in its evocation of impermanent and fleeting youth. Its beauty is in its olfactive love story, conveyed with incredible emotion from beginning to the end. There is a sense of melancholy woven through the composition
Forged in Palo Santo smoke and fire comes a new creation from the house of Tom Ford which creatively advances a genre while respecting its history and strength of character. Tom Ford Ébène Fumé is a triumphant return to the glory days of the brand’s pillar Private Blend launches. Ébène Fumé was composed by the great Rodrigo Flores-Roux, the master perfumer behind some of Tom Ford’s classics such as Jasmin Rouge, Sahara Noir and the mega-hit Neroli Portofino.
Bertrand Duchaufour acted as a true mentor and offers to test her formula in his lab, but also helped to balance it, so Isabelle Larignon’s Le Flocon de Johann K is reduced to the essential raw materials needed to become reality. Concept or perfume? To the question ” Does this have to smell good? ” asked Isabelle, Bertrand Duchaufour simply replied ” Yes, otherwise it’s a smell, not a perfume! “
Shawn Maher’s limited edition and newer iteration Maher Olfactive Barrel Aged Treachery which is an extrait de parfum came along and amplified that interpretation: it now resembles a boozy hearthside lovefest. Deeper, richer and more flamboyant, Shawn’s charred oak barrel aged elixir is a delight for those who appreciate the bouquet of a fine Ardbeg, Laphroaig or Islay malt whiskey.
