Witnessing Olfactive History: Chandler Burr and The Art of Scent 1889-2012 Exhibit at The Museum of Arts & Design
Heading to the gala opening of The Art of Scent 1889-2012 I was nervous. Chandler Burr has been telling me everything that this exhibit was going to be but what if it wasn’t? As the elevator rose to the 4th floor of the museum I think I held my breath a bit as the doors opened.
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