Bois 1920 Le Voluttuose Collection: Women Are Venus

July 29, 2010

The Italian perfume house Bois 1920 has released a new trio of fragrances under the name Le Voluttuose (The Voluptuous). The three fragrances in the collection Kimono Rose, La Vaniglia, and Notturno Fiorentina all live up to the billing given the collection name as they all have curves and beauty in abundance. Another artist known for his love of the voluptuous is Peter Paul Rubens. One of his most frequent subjects was the goddess Venus, very often accompanied by Cupid. Rubens’ version of Venus was a full figured woman also full of curves and his paintings are perfect companions for the three fragrances in this new Bois 1920 collection.

Nasomatto Nuda: No Boundaries

July 28, 2010

Nuda- aka “nude”- is the eighth fragrance in the Nasomatto line, based in Amsterdam.
It’s the one of the line that I would absolutely shell out the required dosh for- no lie.
The one of which I’m truly fond, and find so joyfully wearable

Dabney Rose Amberleah: Fragrant Comfort, Naturally + Giveaway

July 27, 2010January 26, 2011

Velvet ribbons, gold vermeil and glass beads, Prettily stranded throwing sparks of light In the sun Miss Dabney Rose shows her wares Oils to make your skin gleam ruby red lipcolor in tiny glass jars Flowers captured in time, liquid precious potions to keep your complexion Youthful elastic and soft But most precious of …

Rewind: Interview With Dabney Rose

July 27, 2010January 26, 2011

I came across Miss Dabney Rose while “butterfly netting” perfumers on the web. I was attracted by her funky style. She’s a Biker Chick who pulls no punches. She’s tough, gentle and loves nature with all her heart. I “know” this woman in the recesses of my ethereal nature for she knows what I know…the fragrance of Love and the ultimate art of fine perfume have everything in common… a pure expression of “emotional privilege”. All in all, a woman after my own heart. She “gets it”. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present Dabney Rose.

NEW FRAGRANCE: Ineke Gilded Lily-Press Release

July 26, 2010July 26, 2010

I met Ineke for the first time this past April, at Sniffapalooza Spring Fling, and asked her what “G” would be and the only answer she gave me was, “Shakespeare meets manga”. I have to say that is one of the more interesting sound bite descriptions I’ve received for a fragrance and I’ve been eagerly awaiting some more information. Now we have it, as the press release for Gilded Lily has arrived on my desk.

Agonist Parfums The Infidel: The Perfume With The Dragon Tattoo

July 26, 2010July 26, 2010

The ideal of Agonist Parfums to create something that captures the melancholy of the Swedish culture matched with the richness of the Scandinavian surroundings. The Infidel does a most interesting job of creating a near somber mood while feeling as deep as a fragrance gets. The Infidel is a fragrance that is designed for those who like the unusual and if that describes your taste in fragrance it is worth seeking The Infidel out to try.