Nest Fine Fragrances White Narcisse is an example of a fresh fragrance that does not have to follow the path so many other spring fresh florals do.
I am a big fan of the singing competition American Idol.
There is no such thing as “Perfume Idol” but at the recent Esxence 2013 exhibition in Milan we had the next best thing…Perfumer Alex Lee’s Etoilelegance won the Young Perfumers Competition
There is a saying that sandalwood perfumes the ax that wounds it, thus forgiving the destroyer. We have destroyed much of the world’s sandalwood, let us hope for forgiveness and re-growth
Earlier this week, I got a little lost while searching for a British brand and ended up surrounded by a sea of French perfume. Eventually I found my way and stood before Union, a British line. and their latest release Gunpowder Rose.
Neil Morris uses fragrance to create moments. Moments lived or moments imagined in an illusory dreamscape. No matter the style in which Neil is composing, there is always a calming, palliative center; a glimpse into the gentle heart of someone who understands what it’s like to be fully present in a moment. his three latest Vault fragrances Vision in Black, Seaflower, and Me are good examples of this.
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
