The concept of dharma is prominent in both Buddhism and Hinduism. Coming from the Sanskrit dhri, which means to “uphold” or “sustain”, dharma is about upholding and sustaining the natural, positive order of things in life and the universe
As the transgressiveness of perfumery gives way to “celebuscents” to boost the multibillion dollar fragrance industry, contemporary visual artists are increasingly turning to it as an expressive medium. Shigenobu Twilight is the creation of artist Anicka Yi and architect Maggie Peng.
I was able to get my first sniff of Speakeasy at the Frapin presentation at the recent Elements Showcase in New York City. Mark-Antoine Corticchiato has made a fragrance in Speakeasy which is very Frapin but also has much of the aesthetic you find in the Parfum D’Empire line, as well.
Brigitte Bardot was discovered in the late 50’s in St. Tropez and ever since imparted a sexy cool to this Cote D’Azur destination. St. Tropez became a playground for the rich and famous . I have never traveled to the Cote D’Azur and so Ms. Mecheri has to become my olfactory tour guide
Serge Lutens debuts the long awaited Une Voix Noire- an homage to the great singer Billie Holiday.
Five years ago, I was told by a prominent perfumer that 75% of all fragrances are created by white, French men. I am not sure if that statistic was accurate but in recent years women perfumers are becoming as well known as their male counterparts by name, but perhaps not by face.
