Aether Arts Perfume: A Roll in the Grass, Inuus and Aether Argent Draw -The Winners
Ms. Jobin and her Aether Arts Perfume collection is off to a great start. I am looking forward to what comes next
New Fragrance Review: Ralph Lauren Polo Red – A Flanker of a Different Color
I was worried Ralph Lauren Polo Red would be the latest in a long line of “ho hum” perfume-by-numbers releases by a house trying to recapture its glory days. Surprisingly, this is rather impressive.
New Niche Perfumes: Maria Candida Gentile Finisterre and Noir Tropical
Italian Maitre Parfumeur Maria Candida Gentile will be adding two new fragrances to her eponymous Classic line: Finisterre and Noir Tropical- two very different scents, one spiritual and the other sensual.
New Niche Fragrance Review: Blackbird by Olympic Orchids – Pacific Northwest Summer Comes Alive + An International Forest Draw
Olympic Orchids Blackbird was created by perfumer Ellen Covey in homage to the summer aromas of the Pacific NW. Ripe wild blackberries, conifers giving in the shimmering air, and the dry grasses of a meadow all contribute to the experience of wearing this perfume
Atelier Cologne Silver Iris and Gold Leather -The winners
The new Atelier Cologne Absolues take their cues from the metals in their name as Gold Leather is warmer and Silver Iris is brighter
CaFleureBon Galbanum in Perfumery: “The Queen of Green” + 10 Galbanum Perfumes Draw
If galbanum is in the room you generally know it is there. Draws from Vero Kern, Maria Candida Gentile, Tommi Sooni, Atelier Cologne, Lush Gorillaz, Robert Piguet, Etat Libre D’Orange, DSH Perfumes, Anya’s Garden and Tambela. Go Green or go home