The Nine Winners of Osmanthus in Perfumery
Osmanthus was introduced to Europe in the middle of 19th century by a French botanist Jean Marie Delavay.
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Amanda Walker of A Perfume Organic + Good Things Come in Small Packages Draw
I want to ‘break barriers’ in the evolution of American perfumery by invigorating our own agricultural resources to produce the finest raw materials in the world while utilizing recycled and repurposed materials as a sustainable initiative . We have a reader’s choice draw
Jo Malone Fragrances: Creating Gardens For Charity “London Blooms”
Florals have been a dominant theme for Jo Malone fragrances over the past several years. In a worldwide initiative, the brand will partner with charities that revive gardens in urban spaces.
Fragrance In Fiction: Caron Fleurs de Rocaille, Worth Je Reviens and Arch of Triumph by Erich Maria Remarque
When I reread Arch de Triumph last year, I approached it with a different eye, much more open for the small details. And, of course, as a perfumista I immediately noticed the mention of perfume bottles!
New Fragrance: Penhaligon’s London Peoneve
Perfumer Olivier Cresp has captured the dominant peony note using Nature Print® technology; a technique which enables the perfumer to immortalise a single flower.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW: Phaedon Coton Egyptien & Verveine Figuier- Just In Time For Summer
One of the strongest debuts of 2011 was the arrival of the first six fragrances from Phaedon. Phaedon has added two new creations to the original group; Coton Egyptien and Verveine Figuier. The timing of both of these couldn’t be better as both of them will be ideal summer fragrances.