It is said that the craftsperson imparts their personal energy into that which he/she creates.
Perhaps that is why I am such an avid collector of Anastasia’s hand cut funky chunky deeply scented soaps. They carry the energy of courage, fierce faith in the goodness of life, and a strong belief in spiritual justice.
The first thing you notice about this man, unarguably one of the world’s greatest contemporary perfumers, is his composure, his unpretentious manner and individualism no matter his surroundings. I have called Bertrand the ‘Rockstar’ of Perfumery on several occasions; I amend that statement… he is the fragrance world’s most intrepid explorer, always his own man, requiring no entourage, flattery or handlers as he pushes the boundaries of 21st century perfumery. And he has a future in television!
Brent Leonesio began his life as a perfumer about a year ago. He had lost his job and instead of trying to keep on doing what he had been doing, Mr. Leonesio had the courage to immediately go to Plan B. Plan B was to create a perfume line called Smell Bent. Mr. Leonesio was a fixture on many of the fragrance forums and was a frequent contributor. As he embarked on creating his perfume line he was going to try living the dream that many of us harbor about our passions……Can I Do This?
Les Nombres d’Or translates to the “Golden Ratio” and whatever one might think of Mme. di Orio’s fragrances catering to the lowest common denominator is not an apt description. For Les Nombres d’Or she chose to explore what I would characterize as three very masculine notes; Ambre, Cuir (Leather), and Musc and create three singular fragrances featuring that note at its axis.
Memoir Woman is an opulent creature.
She is so lavish in texture and weight, like the richest patisserie- that one might require a digestif after experiencing her abundance.
