The real appeal of Histoires de Parfums is of course its olfactory excellence. “Many perfumistas revere the ratings from the ‘bible’ of fragrance criticism perfumes: The A-Z Guide,” says Ahalife’s Fragrance Curator Michelyn Camen. Most of Gérald Ghislain’s collection received four and five star ratings from Perfume: A-Z by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez
Still, there’s no denying coffee’s irresistible olfactory allure. And when you get yourself a hunky amber to layer it with-Well, why not? Let’s get snuggly and mix it up with Ava Luxe.
M. de Swardt wrote to Michelyn Camen: “Archives 69: Power of Emotions and Fragility of our Sexual Human Nature, a Journey through the SCHYZOPHRENIA of ROMANTICISM & SEXUAL DESIRE. Now, understanding its brief, all the ambiguity disappeared. There’s a girl, Nabokov’s Lolita, sucking on a Chupa-Chups. Christine Nagel made not only one scent, she made a perfume image of the whole brand and even Etienne de Swardt himself.
Mandy’s deft skills as a Master Perfumer evokes Ancient Mayan and Aztec love rites, and her Cacao natural perfume makes us a feel a little dizzy as it wafts its scented spell.
When I first smelt Après L’Ondée (just the EDT in case anyone is wondering), it struck me as a dark, mournful, conflicted scent. This got me wondering who would have worn Après L’Ondée at the turn of the 20th century, when it was launched. My mind instantly lit upon Virginia Woolf, who would have been 129 this week.
From Journalist to NYT Fragrance Critic and coming this Fall, the head of the Center for Olfactory Art at The Museum of Arts and Design… Chandler Burr has had more life changes in 3 years than many have …in a lifetime. The Perfect Scent: A Year inside the Perfume Industry in Paris & New York so many to what and who are behind The Perfumed Curtain.We thank him for this draw.
