Phaedon Paris Perfumes -The Winner
The Phaedon aesthetic is to go for simple constructions with unique ingredients and most of these fall into conventional places on the perfumed continuum
New Niche Fragrance Review: NOVA-CHAKRA + Inner Mystery Draw
Julia Zangrilli wanted NOVA-CHAKRA to tap the many sides of feminine energy. When she visualized the fragrance, she saw deep dark earthy soil with red rubies radiating from its center that lit up the night.
AERIN by Aerin Lauder Fragrance Collection – Scent, Memory and Impeccable Design
Aerin Lauder, grand daughter of Estee lauder is launching five fragrances, inspired by her memories of her grandmother and special moments in her own life
New Niche Fragrance Review: Creed Millésime 1849 +The Bridges of Madison Avenue Draw
I had gotten an e-mail from Creed letting me know that the New York store was getting Olivier Creed’s newest creation, Millésime 1849, and it was but a mere subway ride away, I spritzed caution to the wind, and got myself to Madison County, oops, I mean Madison Avenue.
JoAnne Bassett Rose Smoke and Rose Kiss Perfume Coffret -The winners
I also received a copy of JoAnne Bassett’s new book “Sacred Scents”. As I sniffed my rose-coated wrists again and again while reading her words, it made me feel what the author was saying
New Niche Perfume Review: Penhaligon’s Vaara + Fragrance to Celebrate a Royal Birth (Not That One!) Draw
When Bertrand Duchaufour turns his mind to composing perfume which captures a specific place that is where his greatest body of work resides. The latest example of this style comes with the release of Penhaligon’s Vaara.