I was not surprised that the Olympic Orchids Sonnet XVII is a fragrance that is green and woody, close to nature and redolent of a walk in the forest – a forest that is as dark and moist as is the passion between Neruda and Matilde
This perfume was my very first Roxana Illuminated Perfume experience and I look forward to many, many more.
A few months ago, I was sent samples of skin care products and a perfume by Maggie Mahboubian of Lalun Naturals/Parfums Lalun
When I attended the Elements Showcase in August the Bond No. 9 booth was my first stop and I smelled the new release Manhattan. I would sniff that strip a lot over the next two days. Once I had the chance to wear it I actually found it much more expansive on my skin than on the strip and another fall winner from Bond No. 9.
A trio of fragrances debut :a new one, called Blanc de Courrèges and reformulations of the older chypre fragrances, including the much loved Empreinte with mega patchouli and Eau de Courrèges In keeping with the 60s vibe, Patchouli will be an olfactory signature of the brand
I’ve always found the best of the Huitieme Art Parfums as studies in the possibilities of the central ingredient and the newest and tenth member of the Huitieme Art Parfums family, Poudre de Riz is an excellent example of what I am talking about.
