Patchouli in perfumery takes on many different facets, depending on the composition; it can impart anything from herbal to woody and an almost infinite list of possibilities
For those who are unfamiliar with M. Durbano he has been producing a collection of perfumes entitled Bijoux & Parfums de Pierres Poemes (Stone Poem Perfumes). The previous entries have had obvious gemstone names, to me. So when I opened my package and saw the name of the eighth installation was Heliotrope I was confused. Isn’t heliotrope a flower?
As I mentioned in my piece on Robertet my first experience with both new releases from Atelier Cologne, Rose Anonyme and Vetiver Fatal, came the Friday prior to Sniffapalooza Spring Fling. Sylvie Ganter, the co-owner of Atelier Cologne, let me try both of these fresh out of the lab Thanks to our friends at Atelier …
Keiko Mecheri introduces Johana, a chypre oriental for Fall 2012. Johana was inspired by a Japanese wall panel painted in the rimpa style of the Edo period depicting an autumnal scene of chrysanthemums a symbolic flower of Japan
I wish you could be with me and experience these two incredibly constructed leather fragrances created by one Spanish perfumer, Ramon Monegal. In the end it was the tremendous Cuirelle and Mon Cuir that chose me though, luring me back to discover and notice their distinction.
Poudre de Riz”, Pierre Guillaume’s 10th fragrance for Huitième Art Parfums. The old-fashioned charm of an accord of “Poudre de Riz” tinged with Rose Petals and the timeless sensuality of a Monoï infused with Vanilla Pods.
