The Winner of the Ladies of Tocca Perfume Draw
It is not too often you find such elegance and beauty in a perfume bottle for around 70 US dollars.
New Fragrance Reviews: Ivoire de Balmain (1979) & Ivoire (2012) – “Vintage vs. Modern”
Many lovers of vintage perfumes, like me, cringe at the word “reformulation”. It usually means cashing in on a legend and results in something pale and ghostly, compared to the original. In the case of Balmain Ivoire, it is not so much a ghost as it is a stunning and crisp homage that does justice to the original.
New Fragrance Review: Hermès L’Ambre des Merveilles –Jean Claude Ellena’s Cocoon of Golden Scent
I am a recent fan of the lovely Hermès Eau des Merveilles. have not been as lucky with the flankers, so far. When I was offered a sample of the new L’Ambre des Merveilles, I accepted it, but was not hopeful.
CaFleureBon Ginger in Perfumery: ‘The Plant of Burning Desire’ + 10 Niche & Natural Ginger Perfume Prizes
Keep a bit of ginger around as an important ingredient in the formula of love. You will burn with desire for one of these ginger perfumes from yosh, Serge Lutens,Etat Libre D’Orange, DSH Perfumes,Providence Perfume Co., Tallulah Jayne, Anya’s Garden, JoAnne Bassett and Bellyflowers
The Winner of the Estee Lauder Wood Mystique Perfume Draw
The bottom line: If you like big rich floral scents that dry down oriental and mysterious smelling, as I do, you will be very happy with this. It is unisex, if you have patience with its development
New Niche Fragrance Reviews: Agonist Parfums- And The Answer Is…..!
The four new fragrances from Agonist Parfums are Arctic Jade, Black Amber, Onyx Pearl, and Vanilla Marble and while they are not as progressive as The Infidels or Liquid Crystal they do manage to have a Nordic vibe all their own.