New Niche Fragrance: Parfums M. Micallef Royal Vintage
Parfums M.Micallef, known for their presented in marvelous hand-decorated bottles, is announcing the launch of its new Eau de Parfum ROYAL VINTAGE.
New Niche Perfume Review: Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Back- Isabelle Doyen’s Elephant
Perfumer Isabelle Doyen’s olfactory project for The Turtle Salon seems to be an exercise in studying the whole of vetiver. For 2013 we have Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Back and for this exercise Mme Doyen wants to observe and amplify the woodier aspects of vetiver.
The Winner of the Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Secrete Datura Narcotic Flower Perfume Draw
I have seen the list of notes of Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier’s Secrete Datura, but to me, this is not a perfume to dissect. Perfumer Jean Laporte blended it too skillfully; to take it apart would be like cutting slices in the Mona Lisa to see the depth of the paint
New Natural Fragrance Reviews: House Of Matriarch’s Woo, EnTendre, Lucid & Blackbird
I have recently been drawn to one House in particular: HOUSE OF MATRIARCH. Christi Meshell has managed to create quite a few new and stunning scents in the last six months; Woo, EnTendre, Lucid, and blackbird are further examples of her artistry.
The Winner of Laurie Erickson Sonoma Scent Studio Cocoa Sandalwood Natural Perfume Draw
Cocoa Sandalwood shows that all of Laurie Erickson’s skills as a perfumer are as strong as Ms. Barbra Streisand’s vocals…..”like buttah”
New Niche Fragrance Review: PK Perfumes – Unique Twists on Classic Perfumery + Reader’s Choice Bottle Draw
Paul Kiler, the West Coast perfumer behind the line of PK Perfumes, believes in sourcing and using the best ingredients possible to create unique, bold, and interesting scents. I review Ginger Zest de Citron, Carissa, Violet Chocolatier,