New Niche Fragrance Review: Greg Lauren for Barney’s New York + Draw
In this second Barney’s New York exclusive perfume, Artist and Fashion Designer, Greg Lauren, joined perfumer Ralf Schwieger to explore his art through the medium of scent.
Jardins D’Ecrivains SHAMAN -The Beat Generation “Homage to William S Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg & Jack Kerouac”
Anais Biguine, the perfumer of Jardins D’Ecrivains was so fascinated by the influence of The Beat Generation, the cultural and literary movement that began in the USA in the 1950s, she created a new fragrant offering to the acknowledged leaders, William S Burroughs author of Naked Lunch, Allen Ginsberg author of Howl & Jack Kerouac, author of On the Road.
Four Corners of The Earth Ormonde Jayne Montabaco,Tsarina,Nawab of Oud and Qi Coffret-The Winner
Alex Law, (aka Masterofstyles on YouTube) the CaFleureBon’s U.K correspondent spends a day with Linda Pilkington, Creative Director of one of Britian’s most renowned perfumeries, Ormonde Jayne, at the Ormonde Jayne boutique on Old Bond Stree
Perfumer’s Workshop: The Art of Enfleurage “From 19th Century to 21st Century Headspace Technology” + The Art of Flowers Draw
Enfleurage was first used in the 19th century, a technique used for delicate flowers like jasmine, tuberose &frangipani placed on a bed of fat to capture their beauty and many facets. Perfumers Shelley Waddington, Dabney Rose, Elise Pearlstine and Sophia Shuttleworth carry on the centuries old labor of love and precision using both traditional and headspace technology
Thierry Mugler Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2013 , Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2013 and A*Men Pure Malt Liqueur -The Winners
Angel, Alien and A*Men were specially macerated in cherry wood cognac barrel, oakwood and oak whiskey barrels respectively for the 2013 Liqueur de parfum collection by Thierry Mugler
New Niche Perfume Review: Memo Paris Italian Leather + Italian Joy Ride Draw
When I received my sample of Memo Paris Italian Leather I was expecting something decadently plush and soft. Mmes Molloy and Massenet had something else in mind.