The seven fragrances which make up the Bespoke collection are perhaps some of the most individually interesting fragrances Ms. Mecheri has made. When I say “interesting” that means “not for everyone”.
For ‘Fils de Dieu’ Etienne de Swardt gave me two films to watch: ‘Reflections in a Golden Eye’ by John Huston and ‘The Masseur’ by Brillante Mendoza.
The Lily is associated with the Virgin Mary and is a symbol of her purity. The Feast of the Annunciation, art, perfume and poetry evoke personal associations for Contributor Olga Rowe
The Wearing of the Green has been a tradition for centuries, normally in the form of a shamrock, which Saint Patrick would use to explain the Holy Trinity. The winner of a 4.5 oz jar of DSH Perfumes Vert Pour Madame Crème, with 20% shea butter, thanks to the generosity of Dawn Spencer Hurwitz and …
Dr. Ellen Covey, the founder and perfumer of Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes, launches two new fragrances – Ballets Rouges and Salamanca. Both have been over a year in the making.Ballets Rouges is a classic Rose chypre and Salamanca is Dr. Covey’s long awaited ‘leather’ fragrance”
Winter is over and the first signs of spring have been greeting us, the snowdrops and winter aconites erupt everywhere, and the birds sing happily in the morning. However, bear with me, for one last time this year, while I look at winter from another perspective, and tell the story of two masterpieces.
