During my San Francisco vacation this past week I had the honor of visiting with three different women in the natural perfume world; Mandy Aftel, Master Perfumer (AKA The QUEEN of GREEN), the pioneer of botanical fragrance and celebrated author, Laurie Stern, Master Perfumer, and Libby Patterson, Master Perfumer and Quantum Alchemist. I sipped …
Gastronomy and perfumery are inherent to French culture. Sometimes these two worlds meet as it does for perfumer Gérald Ghislain, an artist in both realms. Our draw?Ever one wins Gérald mom’s couscous recipe & A 120ml of 1969 to one winner (But you must comment onsite)
Here in the Northeast… well, baby- it’s cold outside. A classic antidote is my favorite Creed mélange.It is profoundly satisfying and disturbing, and I’m happy to share it with you
This was an exclusive interview and ‘insider look’ into the pages of Chandler Burr’s iconic book, The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris & New York. I was privileged to work with Chandler on his book signing event at Macy’s Herald Square
How do you ‘move’ a world famous perfumer to grant you an interview? You invite him to dance! Not just any dance… But the Argentine Tango; this is how I met Maurice Roucel, (the FIFI award winning nez known for his sensual scents) a few days before he left for his home in France.
Isles Lointaines and Tuberose are the two latest travelogues by Keiko Mecheri. Keiko has created two floral compositions that take us aboard “Air Mecheri.” Four sample sets are offered in this mid-winter ‘take me away’ draw.
