Guest Blogger: “Mad Perfumista” Katherine Chan Profiles Maki Ueda -Artist of the Senses
In the work of Rotterdam-based artist, Maki Ueda, I see efforts to make us re-conceive our relationship to the five senses.
The Official Fragrance of London Fashion Week (September 13-17, 2013): Penhaligon’s Quercus
For the first time, the Penhaligon’s has the honor of being the Official Fragrance of London Fashion Week (Spring/ Summer 2014), scenting Somerset House and the surrounding show tents with the refreshing scent of Quercus
New Perfume: Dita von Teese Erotique – Carnal Sensuality
Erotique was inspired by a time when perfume meant something different than it does now. Vintage erotic books and art sparked my obsession with fetishistic elements-Dita Von Teese
Fragrance Review: Dita von Teese Rouge – Red Hot Perfume
While we patiently pant for the next fragrance from Dita von Teese, I thought we could explore my own favorite from Le Maison du von Teese … the knee-buckling eau de parfum, Rouge.
Jardins D’Ecrivains Orlando Perfume -The Winner
Orlando is a fascinating olfactory study which accurately captures the duality inherent in its inspiration. Orlando is as divine as the thought Mme Biguine put into composing it.
Elements Showcase August 2013 Wrap-Up: Beauty in Unusual Places
For this recent edition of Elements Showcase which took place August 2013 it was finding the things I was most excited about were not coming from the usual locales and inspirations