When I saw the advertisements for a new collection of scents from the perfume division of Lush, Gorilla Perfumes, I was anxious to get my nose on them. When I was offered the opportunity to review this new line of eight fragrance; Voice of Reason, Sikkim Girls, Flower’s Barrow, Devil’s Night Cap, The Bug, Sun, Euphoria, and Furze, I was thrilled.
If you talk to perfume enthusiasts who especially love vintage perfumes, they will often mention that they particularly enjoy the dirty, animalic notes that make these perfumes growl with sexuality. Is it time for their return?
I’m not the target demographic for their sexy lingerie line, Agent Provocateur, making them a bit off my radar. The perfumes have many fans, though, so when I was offered the opportunity to review their latest creation, Petale Noir, I accepted gladly.
Jane Cate, the perfumer behind A Wing & A Prayer, sent me a sample of her latest creation, Big Sur. I expected a perfume with a heavy dose of conifer. Instead, she has accentuated the more underlying nature of the woods and coastline.
Marni, the Italian fashion house started in 1994 by Consuelo and Gianni Castiglioni, is known for an eclectic mix of fashion. Recently, Marni partnered with Estee Lauder and perfumer Daniela Andrier to create a scent that would complement the free-spirited brand.
Books that prominently feature perfume as a central or peripheral character are popping up more frequently these days. I recently received a new book written by John Oehler, called “Aphrodesia”.
