“Sniff-ets”: Absolutely Kurkdijan “Absolue Pour Le Matin and Le Soir

Fans of Maison Kurkdjian in the USA, have something absolutely to be thrilled about… ABSOLUE POUR LE MATIN and POUR LE SOIR are now available at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, the diptychs to the original colognes debuted during New York Fashion Week. According to master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, they aren’t flankers; they are stand alone eau de parfums that have been reworked, bringing new intensity and sensuality to the line.

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The Sommelier of Scent: Ajne Organic Perfumes ‘Nectar’ + Giveaway

Organic Californian wine and scent pairings have been au courant of late. This past summer both Jo Malone and Strange Invisble Perfumes were inspired by renowned Napa Valley organic vinyards. Now, an organic perfumer, Jane Hendler, the owner and nose of Ajne Perfumes took this trend one sip further; Jane trained as a sommelier in Napa Valley, famed for their glorious Chardonnays just to develop her latest organic perfume for Fall

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The Absinthe Collection by Opus Oils- La Fee Verte

Dare to dance with LA FEE VERTE (“The Green Fairy”). Anoint yourself with these mystical and intoxicating blends that have key notes of Wisteria, Vanilla Sugar, actual Absinthe (Wormwood), and “Pour Homme” (For Him) a touch of Sandalwood with a dash of Fig. Upon entering her wild bohemian world, you will see for yourself that this fairy’s spell lies in a sense of lucidity. BEWARE: This dreamy scent is transporting, luminescent & highly addictive…

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Montale Roses Elixir-Rosy Cheeked Jeune Fille

When I usually encounter Pierre Montale’s concoctions I buckle myself in for a fragrant thrill ride. There are some times where the fragrance is more carousel than roller coaster but it is a ride. Imagine my surprise when upon trying his latest release, Roses Elixir, I wasn’t sent to the fragrant amusement park. Instead I was talking with a charming ingénue who smelt of a delightful blend of fruit and flowers but mostly of roses.

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