Perris Monte Carlo Rose de Taif and Oud Imperial -The Winner
There are currently six perfumes in the Perris Monte Carlo line: Rose de Taif, Musk Extrême, Essence de Patchouli, Ambre Gris, Bois D’Oud, and Oud Imperial.
New Natural Perfume Review: Phoenix Botanicals Lavender Noir, Violet Creek & Ka Pueo + A Tree Grows In Brooklyn Draw
Natural Perfumer Irina Adam of Phoenix Botanicals takes us on a walk over hill and dale to bring nature to life on skin with her new collection featuring Lavender Noir, Violet Creek, and Ka Pueo.
Tournament of Roses: Best Rose Perfumes -The winners
Our tournament of roses for valentine’s day included our staff’s pick for the best rose perfumes and the fragrances closest to their hearts
Niche Perfume Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fête + Olivia Giacobetti’s Summer Confection Draw
L’Artisan Parfumeur is reintroducing Olivia Giacobetti’s ode to a day at the fair, Jour de Fête, as a limited edition. It will be available online and at select stockists beginning in March 2014.
Rising Phoenix Perfumery P’Eau Sud – The winners
Peau D’Espagne was used to scent pieces of leather that one would keep in their paper drawer of their writing desk in the 1700s. They inspired Peau d’Espagne perfumes that would become popular at the turn of the century. Mr. DeLapp used this concept as a starting place to create P’eau Sud
Perfumer’s Workshop: The Art of Natural Hydro-Distillation With Alexandra Balahoutis & Jessica Ring + Alchemy and the Alembic Draw
This month we explore hydro distillation with Alexandra Balahoutis of Strange Invisible Perfumes and Jessica Ring of Ring Botanicals. Modern Artisan perfumers rediscovering the ancient ways of the Alembic. Draw includes Strange invisible Perfumes Black Rosette and Ring Botanicals hydro distilled oils