April Aromatics Ray of Light Eau De Parfum by Tanja Bochnig : The Winner
Ray of Light is infused with two unusual ingredients meant to offer spiritual uplift ; Herkimer diamond and citrine
New Perfume Review: DSH Perfumes Sève de Pin + Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s Glowing Pine Sap Draw
Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes has managed to bottle the forest and the scent of pine sap with Sève de Pin inspired by her memories as a four year old.
American Perfumer Libby Patterson of LBO Organics- The Winner
I love Georgia O’Keefe and live by this quote When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment.
New Perfume Review: Serge Lutens Orpheline + On My Own Draw
Serge Lutens L’Orpehline opens with aldehydes reminiscent of the mist in which Éponine sings her swan song. Chilly, lonely but with a happy ending that suffering is gone
A Wing and a Prayer Verde and Jade Perfume -The Winner
Jade was inspired by the beauty of the lighter green Celadon Jade. Verde uses mint and Yuzu for a fresh green scent.
New Perfume Review: Jolie Laide Cléo de 5 à 7 + French New Wave Cinema Draw
Cléo de 5 à 7 perfume by Heather Kaufman of Jolie Laide is a lady clothed in a five layer crepe de chine pant suit tailored by the hands of a couturier’s artisan.