Mon Numero 3 and 4 by Bertrand Duchaufour for L’Artisan share some commonality as these are centered on more masculine notes of vetiver for Mon Numero 3 and leather for Mon Numero 4.
One of the things I like about Brent Leonesio the creative mind behind Smell Bent is he takes that statement and manages to make serious perfume without taking it too serious.
Tell me, dear all: when is beauty not enough ?
“A rose by any other name..?”
Caron’s new release Secret Oud poses this question
Aromatic woods provide some of the most important notes in perfumery. Although often described as ‘woody’, other adjectives may include buttery, balsamic, creamy, sweet, lemony or even floral. We have gone “into the woods” for this fairy tale draw.
Gorilla Perfumes, from Lush, showcases the work of Mark and Simon Constantine, who have a mission to showcase fragrance over marketing. The scents, which are loaded with bold essences, are simply packaged and are offered in 10 and 30 ml sizes, depending on availability. As a bonus, most are vegan.
My figurative study of Ms. McElroy’s Rouge collection was a pleasure and each fragrance built upon the other until Geisha Amber Rouge finished with a powerful flourish
