Perfumer Maurice Roucel dances the Tango with E-I-C Michelyn Camen in this revealing interview, so sit down grab a cup of espresso (or a shot of vodka) and be prepared for some surprises.Thank you to Fabrice at Le Labo for the draw of Labdanum 18 and Jasmin 17.
Geza Shoen and Mark Buxton’s accomplishments are well-known. But it’s their 25 year friendship that earns these two gifted perfumers the title “Friends-in Fragrance. And its a BEAUTIFUL DAY with our BEAUTIFUL DRAW (hint, hint)
YANN AND RODRIGO: We became very close and shared very important moments, some happy, some emotionally intense and some less jolly,which of course we overcame…we are lucky to be friends, business collaborators and each other’s sidekicks in the industry
Seven years ago, Mandy Aftel helped me learn about natural, organic and botanical perfumery. I chose five other natural perfumers who i have known for a few years. Each was asked “Why is it you choose to work only with natural, botanical or organic fragrances”? and “What is the difference between organic, botanical and natural perfumes?”
Cologne with sillage….That is how you re-invent a 300 yr old classic. Atelier Cologne is “made in France and conceived in New York, captivating even the pickiest of perfumistas. We go behind the scene…meet industry veteran Sylvie Ganter (Hermes, Fresh, and Selective Beauty) her partner in life (and the Company’s co-founder) Christophe Cervasel and perfumer Ralf Schweiger.
Within 6 months Atelier Cologne has captivated even the pickiest of perfumistas. In this interview we go behind the scenes…meet her partner Christophe Cervacel and perfumer Ralf Schweiger.
I am driven by my own ideas of creation and the ethics that I held dear to me. I choose to work from a green, sustainable and conscious perspective…. to create a perfume that could represent the reconciliation that is possible between opposites…Natural balanced with technology, and modern with mystical…
