Natural perfumer Jane Cate, of A Wing & A Prayer Perfumes, was at a loss to name a new osmanthus perfume she had created. CaFleureBon Editor-in-Chief Michelyn Camen told her the legend of the moon goddess and suggested that she name it after Chang’e.
On a recent visit to Neiman Marcus, I met a charming sales associate in the men’s fragrance department. He offered up his personal favorite scent for me to try, 10 Corso Como Uomo, and I was smitten by its burst of black pepper.
When I learned that Shelley Waddington of EnVoyage Perfumes was creating a scent based on the life of Zelda Fitzgerald, the memory of my teen obsession came roaring back. I was anxious to try Zelda.
The new novel Seduction, A novel of Suspense by M.J. Rose is perfect for perfumistas to read, as well as anyone who enjoys a good ghost story. I enjoyed the moody, tormented characters, the threatening sea and dank caves, and the mystery surrounding the story.
Ellen Covey of Olympic Orchids became intrigued with the idea of making a chocolate-based scent for the most recent San Francisco and Seattle Artisan Fragrance Salon, and set it as a challenge for herself. The results are California Chocolate and Seattle Chocolate.
The fashion house of Etro has a long history of using the paisley pattern in its line, and in 2011 launched Paisley, a perfume in homage to the legendary pattern. In 2013, to complement Paisley and continue the theme, Rajasthan was launched.
