Every perfumista I know has, at one time or another, wanted their “own perfume” or has “osmagined” the perfect perfume. I was lucky enough to receive such a perfume (inspired by my suggestions and blended flawlessly by the perfumer Adam Gottschalk of Lord’s Jester) this past March, as a birthday gift. My bespoke perfume was named after one of my favorite stories in Greek mythology, Persephone.
The 1st annual Artisan Fragrance Salon was held in San Francisco July 8, 2012. In addition to the exhibits, camaraderie and events, “People’s Choice” awards were given in ten categories. There are Gold, Silver and Bronze finalists.
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. I have never traveled to that part of the world, and might not in my lifetime, but if wearing Bullion takes me there, it’s a very fragrant place to visit.
I had high hopes for Seville a l’Aube when the first news of it came down the wire, with its notes of orange flowers, beeswax and incense.
French niche line Etat Libre d’Orange will launch two new fragrances in October,2012: Dangerous Complicity, developed by perfumer Violaine Collas and the Afternoon of the Faun composed by Ralf Schwieger.
We’re nearly always talking shop and we almost always meet at Samovar because we are both tea snobs. And chocolate or wine is usually also involved. And most of all, the emotional support is very rewarding. We can talk in shorthand
