The word mistral is derived from a dialect of French which means “masterly”. Mistral Patchouli is an example of M. Epinette’s masterly use of materials to create a dry breeze of patchouli that is breathtaking.
This week everything stopped. I found myself searching for some peace of mind, and I knew where to find it. I gently pulled Santa Maria Novella Fieno from my dresser, and realized that this little slip of a fragrance turned a glum day into a peaceful one.
Soleil Liquide is a dramatic citrus; its initial rush brings with it a flurry of ideas and sheer happiness. Top notes of grapefruit, blood orange, and tangerine build a bright opening that is full and sunny and somehow lured me back to Spain, to Andalusia
Fashion designer, model, and Hollywood stylist L’Wren Scott has launched her first fragrance. Her self-titled debut is a spicy chypre with a floral heart that, much like Ms. Scott, is multi-faceted and can’t truly be categorized.
Each and every scent I have smelled from this company has a deep and abiding spirituality to it, and does truly invigorate and stimulate one’s senses
When I was wearing Hermes Jour d’Hermes on my third or fourth day I realized this was really a very simple fragrance of two accords; one a fascinating floral and the other a supple white musk. Together they let the light shine in and kick the minimalism to the curb.
