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
CHAKRAS AND PERFUME:The Three Winners of Samples of Amanda Feeley’s Queen of Punk and Bennacht Natural Perfumes Are…
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
Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady: Patchouli is Prince + DRAW
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!
The Winner of the Robert Piguet Calypso Sample Draw is….
Calypso is thoroughly modern–feeling, without losing the romance of the rose and iris
CB I Hate Perfume Walking in the Air: The Scent of New Fallen Snow
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.
Perfumus: Interview with Six Visionary Natural Perfumers (and Six to Watch) + Draw
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?”