There is a bold DIY ethos marked by independence, irreverence and a fresh perspective. There is also devotion to materials and quality. But most importantly, very small scale perfumers can make and maintain contact with an avid and educated audience. This is the best kind of art world
Bruno Jovanovic was tapped to create the fourth Thirdman fragrance Eau Nomade which has just been released. M. Jovanovic delivers cologne with a spicy swirl over a duet of sunny citrus.
Though Mother Nature may be dragging her feet when it comes to bringing the green, perfumer John Pegg of House of Kerosene is right on time with the release of his ninth scent Pretty Machine.
The Bruno Fazzolari Editions line of perfumes had an exceptional debut at the second San Francisco Artisan Salon, bringing in several top awards from the judges.
Last year, Ragna Rostad-Ruffner of Divine Life Perfumes introduced me to one of my favorite rose scents, Dharma Rose. This year she gave me her two most recent rose scents, Trinity Rose and Rosita. Together the make a lovely trio of compelling fragrances that sit squarely in the “dark rose” genre.
