Royal Vintage and Rose Extreme are both excellent examples of the Parfums M. Micallef brand genetics as each have that inescapable charm and sophistication that Mme Micallef knows how to bottle, seemingly effortlessly.
Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin is the third rose-centric fragrance and while it shares rose as its focal point La Fille de Berlin has more in common with A La Nuit or Muscs Koublai Khan as it takes its central note and overdoses and intensifies it so much it is almost brutal to experience.
I recently received a new book written by John Oehler, called “Aphrodesia”. It is about a young and gifted student perfumer who attempts to recreate the scent of the Queen of Sheba
If you asked anyone to name something from the 1920’s, Flapper would undoubtedly be a popular answers. That same “joie de vivre” spirit is the inspiration for the newest fragrance from Tocca called Liliana.
If Satyr was our Beast, Satine is most definitely our Beauty! The inspiration for this scent comes from the character portrayed by Nicole Kidman in the film “Moulin Rouge”.
Marni, the Italian fashion house started in 1994 by Consuelo and Gianni Castiglioni, is known for an eclectic mix of fashion. Recently, Marni partnered with Estee Lauder and perfumer Daniela Andrier to create a scent that would complement the free-spirited brand.
