Ben Gorham, the Founder and Creative Director of Byredo Parfums, envisioned his newest addition to the line as a true tribute to the Middle East, a part of the world he has visited frequently. He states “It’s a combination of places, food, and, most importantly, people
Probably the hardest thing to do is approach a fragrance impartially without preconceived notions. Not only do we have cultural biases, but the aggressive marketing of fragrances can sway our views.
One of the things I appreciate most about perfumer Juan M. Perez is the way in which he seems to “capture” not only the scent of whatever it is he is framing, in a perfume, but the total feeling or complete olfactory experience that created it. If you have smelled any of Juan’s work you will not be surprised to know Magnolio de Verano, Waters of Aswan, and Gardenia Exuberante come alive.
Joining Robertet perfumers Jerome Epinette and Olivia Jan next week at the New York Elements Showcase will be natural and indie perfumers Charna Ethier of Providence Perfume Co., Anne McClain of MCMC fragrances and Mandy Aftel of Aftelier for two interactive seminars
All in all, I think that this is a remarkable value line of body products. The scents are fun without being juvenile, there are fragrances and products that could appeal to either sex, and the body care is effective, with good cleansing and/or emollient properties
Perfumer Ragna Rostad-Ruffner of Divine Life Perfume created her Dharma Rose fragrance “to assist you as you walk your path, speak your truth and live your dream …all from the deepest desires of your heart.” Dharma Rose is available in both perfume oil and eau de cologne. I tested both, and they are wonderful, with different personalities.
