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.
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.
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
The new Atelier Cologne Absolues take their cues from the metals in their name as Gold Leather is warmer and Silver Iris is brighter
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
Mona di Orio Les Nombres D’Or Violet Fumee was originally created for Jeroen Oude Sogtoen’s use only but with Mona di Orio’s untimely passing away in 2011 he felt he couldn’t keep it to himself anymore and so is sharing this very personal creation with the rest of us.
