Perfumer and storyteller Mandy Aftel (a mystical force all her own) found herself enamored of pine tar: viscous, sweet, smoldering – and mused upon pairing it with the crystalline, sheer botanical musk ambrettolide. How to intertwine two differing elements while showcasing them each? Surely they would skirmish for pride of place; it might prove showdown vs.showcase. Enter Mandy Aftel and  Aftelier Perfumes Embers and Musk, a potent talismanic force field: bold, tenacious, consciousness-altering. No hyperbole is intended; over the years perfumers have sent me some materials possessed of properties which forced me to halt and take notice, such were their psychoactive effects. I literally had to stop what I was doing and sit with them until they were done with me. This is one working illustration of the potential of plants. Thanks to the generosity of perfumer Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes, we have a deluxe spray sample of Aftelier Embers and Musk for one registered reader globally.  The random winner is Lilacdays. Please email michelyn at cafleurebon DAWT com with Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes Embers and Musk by 5/6/2019 3 PM EST with your name, address and phone details. This is a deadline and no exceptions if you are late or misspell CaFleureBon. Please use your email from your comment so we know it is you. It would be wonderful to write a thank you to Mandy as we appreciate the sponsors of these draws. THE LOG-IN FOR CAFLEUREBON SITE IS BELOW OUR FRAGRANCE AWARDS ON THE UPPER RIGHT TO MAKE IT EASIER TO REGISTER

Please note that there may be a slight delay in getting this to you, so allow for 2-3 weeks. When you receive your perfume, please let us know!!!

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