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
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, …
Every perfume made by Calé Fragranze d’Autore tells a story, Tepidarium, Dolce Riso, Brezza di Seta, and Mistero are created by Silvio Levi and perfumer Maurizio Cerizza.
TV Series Hannibal Lecter, starring Madd Mikkelsen will launch its own perfume so you can smell like a serial killer and a cannibal. With episodes named Sorbet and Apertif the possibilities for gourmands are endless.
Charna Ethier of Providence Perfume Co. has created an exotic journey in fragrance with her Borneo-inspired Samarinda. Perfume review
It’s ironic to think of modern natural perfumers as pioneers, alchemy after all has been around longer than Christmas but here we are rediscovering the ancient ways of the alembic. It’s been a fine month’s journey and there are so many other artisanal practices to learn more about in future workshops.
