A Wing and A Prayer Big Sur Perfume -The Winner
Big Sur is an all-natural perfume with medium sillage and decent longevity. I recommend it to all oakmoss devotees
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Lisa Fong of Artemisia Perfumes + Natural Woman Draw
The greatest thing about being an American perfumer is that America is all about individuality. We are encouraged to try new things and think on our own. The Pacific coast is wide open and free of cultural traditions that inhibit creativity. -Lisa Fong. Full bottle draws of Lisa’s beautiful natural perfumes
Mojo Magique Perfume- The Winner
Magique keeps a floral balance and has just the right amount of non-sticky fruitiness lurking below, adding that dark edge
New Niche Fragrance Reviews: Jardins D’Ecrivains George, La Dame aux Camelias, Gigi, and Wilde-Something To Talk About
Coming out of Pitti Fragranze, I very much wanted to try was the line of Jardins D’Ecrivains perfumes. I finally got to try George, La Dame aux Camelias, Gigi, and Wilde; and I’m wild for them.
CaFleureBon Creative Directors in Perfumery: Nick Steward of L’Artisan Parfumeur -Winner of Caligna Perfume
What makes a great fragrance? It must smell great. Sometimes, I fear that in this increasingly saturated ‘niche’ market, we’ve forgotten that very basic fact. Second of all, it must tell a story, it must say something. Otherwise, how do we connect with it?
CaFleureBon Modern Masterpieces: Bond No. 9 Chinatown -Back to Basics
Laurice Rahme has managed to find some of the best perfumers to work under her creative direction. In 2005 she found a rising star in Aurelien Guichard and gave him the task of interpreting Bond No. 9 Chinatown.