New Niche Perfume Review: Parfums MDCI Nuit Andalouse + Who Gets You Sample Draw
I was thrilled to hear that Claude Marchal of Parfums MDCI had engaged Cecile Zarokian for his latest Nuit Andalouse.
Fabio Luisi Of FL Parfums: Conductor of Orchestras and Composer of Perfumes -The Winners
Five years ago I started reflecting about perfumery in general, and I asked myself “why don’t you try yourself”? I studied a number of treatises and books including Jean Carles Method and began to learn and to experiment with composing fragrances with a special accent on natural substances
New Natural Perfume Review: Tambela Carmen Dances, Tea Olive & Pink Pepper + Scented Tapestries Draw
A superb new fragrance, Carmen Dances, joins the Tambela line, along with a reformulation of a classic floral scent, Tea Olive. I have also chosen to shine a light on a hidden gem from Tambela’s Essence Collection, Pink Pepper.
Le Labo City Exclusive London Poivre 23 Perfume by Nathalie Lorson -The Winner
Le Labo takes you on a uniquely comprehensive olfactory journey that spans the sensory chasm between obscurity and transparency wherein your own intuition rules supreme.
New Niche Perfume Review: YOSH König – Perfume for the King Within + Bavarian Woods Sample Draw
Perfumer Yosh Han of YOSH has launched König, inspired by the kings and dark forests of Medieval days. It features wintery notes of apple, smoke and woods.
Scent & Subversion: Decoding a Century of Provactive Perfume by Barbara Herman -The Book Winner
Barbara Herman is known to collectors of vintage fragrances as the creator of the blog Yesterday’s Perfume. Featuring 300 iconic perfumes and 100 memorable print ads, it is a delight to wander through this book.