Alyssa, like many of us, discovered the world of perfume online, through reading blogs, websites and forums. She found a way to study natural aromas and perfumery, as well as expanding her knowledge of synthetic and mixed-media fragrances.
“Let them Eat Cake /Qu’ils mangent de la brioche,” is commonly misattributed to Marie Antoinette, supposedly when she was told that the peasants of France had no bread to eat. But in the spirit of the infamous phrase, if there was no light for the lower classes she would then have proclaimed “Let them light Cire Trudon Candles”
This Rose develops at the pace of a time lapse loop; it is as revealing and mesmerizing as those loops often are.
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.
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 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.
