The latest release from Jean-Claude Ellena for Hermes as part of the Hermessence line is called Epice Marine and it is a co-creation between M. Ellena and renowned chef Olivier Roellinger.
Jasmine, tuberose and many tropicals behave accordingly, and it was discovered that these flowers when placed on a bed of fat would continue to exhale their precious cargo long after clipping. Voilà, cold enfleurage was born and the extrait of delicate flowers
Black pepper has been used in perfumes for millennia. In modern perfume it is purported to be one of the 313 ingredients in the original formulation of Houbigant Quelque Fleurs by Robert Bienaimé . Black pepper was one of the secret weapons in Lanvin Arpege (1927). Pink Pepper is fairly new to perfumery and was used in Estee Lauder Pleasures 1995
Available only in parfum extrait strength, Sacre Tabac Sucre is bottled with a lovely ornate label that reflects the style and flourish of the Middle Eastern areas that inspired it. This perfume billows from the skin with an aroma that is thick, sweet and full.
As I surveyed Twisted Lily there was a grouping of fourteen bottles I didn’t recognize. I asked what these were and was informed the line was called Maison Dorin. There were four which grabbed my attention: Un Air de Paris Spicy, Un Air de Damas Fullah, Un Air D’Arabie Ambre, and Un Air D’Amour Pour Monsieur.
Camille Henfling studied in Grasse to hone his skills, and working with an experienced team, he has created a line of well-made perfumes that are based on classic perfumery notes. He launched the line in 2010 with Classic Patchouli, followed by Classic Myrrh, Classic Mimosa, Classic Vetiver in 2011 and Classic Orange (2013).
