Penhaligons London Artemisia Perfume -The Winner
Artemisia was created by Dominique Bouley in 2002 as an homage to Artemisia Gentileschi, a Baroque period painter active in the early 1600’s who was considered second only to Carvaggio.
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Rodney Hughes of THERAPEUTATE Natural Parfums + Kehinde Wiley Draw
Rodney Hughes is a former CaFleureBon Natural Fragrance Editorwho grew up in the Deep South and moved to the Big Apple to study Fashion. Being an artisan in America at this time I believe is essential to our relevance on the global stage and to our country’s future
Phoenix Botanicals Lavender Noir, Violet Creek and Ka Pueo Perfume Oils -The winners
Natural perfumer Irina Adam of Phoenix Botanicals creates fragrances inspired by remembrances of places, journeys and the grandeur of nature. Crafted of 100% natural, and up to 85% or more organic, plant essences in a base of gentle jojoba, her perfumed oils are all compounded by hand in her Brooklyn studio.
Niche Perfume Review: Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger Figue Fruitée, Tubereuse Rosée, Jasmine Révé, Bergamote Boisée, and Lavande Ombrée + Collection Inédits Draw
Virginie and Antoine Roux of Au Pays de la Fleur D’Oranger have released five perfumes in their Collection Les Inédites: Figue Fruitée, Tubereuse Rosée, Jasmine Révé, Bergamote Boisée, and Lavande Ombrée, composed by perfumer Jean Claude Gigodot.
L’Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fête by Olivia Giacobetti – The winner
Warm-weather fragrances tend to fall into the light floral or citrus categories, but Jour de Fête stands on its own as a spring and summer scent like no other. Jour de Fête, with its notes of almond and vanilla, is a rarity in perfume: a spring gourman
Perfume News: Byredo Flowerhead by Jerome Epinette
The perfume house Byredo has released a new fragrance, Flowerhead, inspired by the garlands made of flower heads strung together for weddings in India, and the profusion of flowers used throughout the days of celebration and ceremony. Composed by perfumer Jerome Epinette, the notes are: Top: Angelica Seeds, Sicilian Lemon, Lingonberry Heart: Wild Jasmine Sambac, …