Ylang Ylang Perfumes -The Winners
Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata var. genuina) blossoms yield an essential oil that is often distilled in stages to yield four categories, extra, first, second and third, or all at once for the complete.
New Niche Fragrance: Les Nombres D’Or Violette Fumée by Mona Di Orio
Before her untimely passing, Mona Di Orio created a personal scent for her partner Jeroen Oude Sogtoen, who decided to share it with the world. Violette Fumée will launch in September and according to Jeroen,”Mona composed the melody of my favorite passions, memories and materials. With flirty florals like violet and rose fumed with pipe …
Niche Fragrance Review: Petit Fracas de Robert Piguet- Appreciating a Classic from a Fresh Perspective
A while ago, my interest was piqued by a newcomer to the Robert Piguet fold, Petit Fracas, created by perfumer Aurelien Guichard. Although not intended as a flanker, it was billed as a perfume to attract a younger generation that might prefer a lighter version of Fracas.
Phoenix Botanicals Natural Perfume -The Winner
Natural perfumer Irina Adam of Brooklyn, NY makes all-natural perfumes under Phoenix Botanicals
The Different Company New L’Esprit Colognes Kâshân Rose, South Bay, and White Zagora
Emilie Coppermann has created a very coherent set of 3 fragrances which drive us onto unknown although familiar olfactory territories
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Amber Jobin of Aether Arts Perfume + Burning Man Festival Draw
My path to perfumery began when I met Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes in 2009 and began an open-ended apprenticeship. The Burning Man festival has also figured prominently as both an inspiration and an artistic outlet.