The Winner of Histoires de Parfums Rare Edition Veni, Vidi, Vici Conquering Hero Perfume Draw
With Veni, Vidi, Vici it is nice to have Gerlad Ghislain back at home to remind us why we want him out there spreading his perfumed aesthetic far and wide.
New Niche Perfume Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Caligna -The Building Blocks of a Fragrance
Not only did L’artisan Parfumeur send me their newest release Caligna but they sent me all of the olfactory building blocks perfumer Dora Baghriche-Arnaud used to assemble it.
The Winner of the Nuhi Fragrance Draw “George Clooney Style at Elements Showcase”
Positioned beside the simple, sleek bottle was a photograph of Fehmi Nouhi, unshaven, looking very “George Clooney” in a crisp white shirt and classic black blazer. “This smells how he looks,” I said to Bodo.
The Winner of Sarah Horowitz Parfums Eau de Light Perfume Draw
Eau de Light uses grapefruit, mandarin and a bit of currant to bring the brilliance right from the start. The ylang rises out of it and the fresh quality of the Nosy Be version pairs quite nicely with the fruity top notes.
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Josh Meyer of Imaginary Authors + Portland is the New Black Draw
In the near future, as folks have more options to choose from, I envision the mass market world of scent to begin a slow decline where smaller niche companies are able to create very unique fragrances with distinct tones and vision -Josh Meyer, owner and perfumer of Imaginary Authors
The Winner of Parfums Mercedes Jus D’Amour and Legend Fragrances and Candle Draw
Jus d’Amour is a simple yet elegant combination of six notes that speak volumes. Immediately I get a subtle sweetness wrapped in a leafy green (this contains coconut palm leaves and a specially created “aqualeaf” accord to keep it fresh).