NEW FRAGRANCE: Oud Immortel and Accord Oud by Byredo Parfums + Draw
I had smelt Oud in India and the Middle East and was amazed by its powerful and unique character. For once I wanted to focus entirely on the raw material itself -Ben Gorham
I had smelt Oud in India and the Middle East and was amazed by its powerful and unique character. For once I wanted to focus entirely on the raw material itself -Ben Gorham
On the subject of perfume and the chakras (energy centers of the body) there was a juxtaposition of two particular perfumes, Queen of Punk and Bennacht-symbolizing the root and crown chakras respectively
Dominique Ropion’s Portrait of a Lady is Frederic Malle’s first new edition in a year, long awaited by many. A drawing will be held, and a bountiful decant of Portrait Of a Lady will be offered!
Calypso is thoroughly modern–feeling, without losing the romance of the rose and iris
Christopher Brosius’ Perfume, Walking in the Air is a fragrance with the power to transport the wearer deep into a magical forest sparkling with the beauty of new fallen snow.
Seven years ago, Mandy Aftel helped me learn about natural, organic and botanical perfumery. I chose five other natural perfumers who i have known for a few years. Each was asked “Why is it you choose to work only with natural, botanical or organic fragrances”? and “What is the difference between organic, botanical and natural perfumes?”