New Niche Perfume: Providence Perfume Co. Samarinda ” An Exotic Journey Awaits”
Natural perfumer Charna Ethier of Providence Perfume Co new perfume whisks us away to the exotic city of Samarkinda in Borneo.
Belle Fleur Indochine and Palo Santo Candles -The Winner
Palo Santo takes its name from a tree that grows in Ecuador and Peru. It is known as a deeply sacred wood of the Amazon with healing and metaphysical properties. Indochine evokes the countries surrounding the South China Sea, and their Chinese and French influences.
Tournament of Roses Reviews: Best Rose Perfumes + 8 Valentine’s Day Rose Fragrance Draw
It is a tournament of the best rose perfumes chosen by the staff of Cafleurebon. Twelve of our favorite rose fragrances from Le Labo, Neela Vermeire, M.Micallef, Ineke, Providence Perfume Co, Guerlain, Amouage, Shay and Blue, Stella McCartney, PERFUMEKEV by Kevin Verspoor. Get ready to joust and win
New Natural Perfume Review: Rising Phoenix Perfumery P’eau Sud “Sexy, Sexy Skin”+ Vintage Peau d’Espagne Draw
JK DeLapp of Rising Phoexix perfumery has re-created vintage Peau D’Espagne and updated it to reflect his Southern American heritage with is new natural perfume P’eau Sud, a natural musk skin scent
Tonka Bean and Coumarin Perfumes -The Winners
Tonka beans are a key ingredient in many vintage perfumes such as Guerlain’s Shalimar (1925), where it was used with a deft touch to give depth and diffusion to floral absolutes such as rose and jasmine. With its caramel and spice aspect, tonka is a natural for gourmand perfumes accenting notes such as vanilla and chocolate.
Elements Showcase February 2014 Wrap Up + “Braving the Elements” in New York City Perfume Draw
Many braved “the elements” in the dead of winter to attend the three-day Elements Showcase in NYC. In my mind Elements has always been a celebration of niche perfume for both emerging and established brands, and like others passionate for perfume nothing not even sleet, snow nor slush could keep us away