New Niche Fragrance Review: By Kilian Apple Brandy
By Kilian Apple Brandy seems almost like a nod to Kilian Henessy’s cognac heritage and the location of the new NYC store. It feels like a cask of brandy has been infused with fresh apples.
New Niche Fragrance Reviews: FL Parfums Invincible, Roses du Jardin, Electique Pour Homme & Don d’Amour + Symphonic Serendipity Draw
On receiving samples from FL Parfums, something about that beautiful logo seemed to call to me. When I opened my samples of Invincible, Roses du Jardin, Eclectique pour Homme, and Don D’Amour. I said to myself,” I have NO idea who this person is; but they surely know what they are doing!”
House of Matriarch Bohemian Black Natural Perfume -The winners
The Strega, or witch liqueur, created for Bohemian Black is based on a centuries old Italian recipe. A combination of approximately 70 different herbal ingredients-mostly anise, mugwort, damiana, saffron, mint, fennel. Christi was channeling Stevie Nicks when she created this perfume
Fragrance Review: Carven Le Parfum – A Return to Elegance
Carven Le Parfum was created in 2013 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian under the direction of Carven Artistic Director Guillaume Henry. It is a modern composition that still retains the elegance of yesteryear.
Aftelier Perfumes Cuir de Gardenia by Mandy Aftel – The Winner
Cuir de Gardenia puts your nose deep into the bloom the second you apply it. Heady doesn’t begin to describe it; it is more opulent, nearly narcotic
Exclusive Interview with Mme Patricia de Nicolaï : “First Lady of Niche Perfumery” + Happy 25th Anniversary Parfums de Nicolaï Draw
Patricia de Nicolai grew up a Guerlain but took a different path & started her own perfumery in 1989. She is a pioneer, a leader and a woman who blazed scent trails for others. She is the President of The Osmotheque in Versailles. “Is perfume an Art or a skill? Definitely an Art. Everyone who creates a perfume IS artist.”