Lakshmi,the name Editor-in Chief Michelyn Camen chose for this rich scent is named after the Hindi goddess of love, charm and abundance. “Om shrim Maha Lakshmiyea Swaha”: say this mantra 108 x a day for 40 days for prosperity. I don’t think the winner has to work that hard.
I had a vision to combine the art of perfumery with the art of design. Coming from an artistic background I look around me everyday inspired by nature. This is Xerjoff -Sergio Momo. Our draw is for Richwood or Damarose 15ml
The House of Guerlain has a legacy of wafting on the red carpet Charlie Chaplin, Ingrid Bergman, Catherine Deneuve, Julia Roberts, Tyra Banks, Jodi Foster, Andy Garica… The envelope please
In an email to Editor-in -Chief perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour confirmed his Different path for 2012
Bertrand Duchaufour was toying around with a pear and iris duality before his brainstorming session with Parfums MDCI owner claude Marchal. While I imagine M Duchaufour could have worked something magical out of pear and iris; I can only thank the serendipity that changed their thinking to pear and osmanthus. La Belle Helene is the kind of perfume that allows the aesthetic of M Duchaufour’s duality to shine beautifully.
Exclusivity is the key and Caron’s storied fragrances come immediately to mind.Gin breath, smoking a cigarette and Caron Tabac Blond on unbathed warm skin—all wrapped in a mink coat. One word: decadent
