The Winner of The Nombres di Or Mona Di Orio Rose Etoile de Hollande Draw
This Rose develops at the pace of a time lapse loop; it is as revealing and mesmerizing as those loops often are.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW Penhaligon’s Peoneve: A Midsummer’s English Garden of Delight
After receiving the press materials for the new Penhaligon’s Peoneve I saw that Olivier Cresp was the nose who has been on quite a roll recently. This run of excellent perfumes began with last summer’s Penhaligon’s release Juniper Sling which was a refreshing hit for me. With that in mind I was hoping M. Cresp had another summer surprise for me with Peoneve.
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Nikki Sherritt of the Rebel & Mercury Draw
I really feel like people want something unique and made by an artist (not in a lab). American Indie Perfumers are at the forefront of creating incredibly unique, powerful and beautiful blends that are made by their own hands
House of Matriarch “Something Old, Something New…” Fragrance Review + Reader’s Choice Draw
House of Matriarch was launched on Christi Meshell’s 36th birthday (November 28, 2009). All of her perfumes are in custom painted bottles. Brilliantly blending actual essences and capturing subtle energies, these scents show that one can stay true to core beliefs, respect Nature, myth and history while bringing them to life through perfumery.
Event Report – San Francisco Scent Weekend and the First Annual Artisan Fragrance Salon + IndieSwag Bag Draw
Senior Editor Tama Blough’s report from San Francisco for the SF SNiff and the 1st Annual Artisan Fragrance Salon.
New Fragrance: Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule
It is Winter 1952. Serge Lutens … a young school boy, fills his notebooks with drawings of flowers, fire, dragons … decorating the capital letters in bright colors of purple, blue, gold.