Aerin Lauder has a fantastic line of scented candles created by Nest Fragrances perfect for a perfume-lover’s home: Jacaranda Wood, Sky Flower, Pink Climbing Rose, Trumpet Vine, Aralia Cedar, Wild Mulberry
I have met some wonderful mentors & perfumers whose expertise helped me in my career. Among them were my teacher Virginia Bonofiglio and perfumers Jean-Claude Delville & Sophia Grojsman. I am the nose behind Odin New York 1, 3 & the Award winning Odin 6 Amanu and now have left the large Flavor & Fragrance Companies to strike out on me own- Kevin Verspoor
The team at CaFleureBon have a treat (no tricks) as we review our top ten gourmand perfumes this All Hallow’s Eve. Etat Libre D’Orange, Parfums M.Micallef, Arquiste Parfumeur, Bond No.9, smellbent, Hilde Soliani, Thierry Mugler, Providence Perfume Co., Serge Lutens, & Parfumerie Generale made are list. Guest appearance Michael Edwards of Fragrances of the World
Vero Kern of .vero.profumo. has expanded her line with Voile d’Extrait concentrations of her iconic fragrances, .kiki., .mito., rubj., and .onda.
None of the early autumn perfumes from Bond No. 9 are named for NYC neighborhoods, but all three; Scent of Peace for Him, New York Patchouli, and I Love NY for the Holidays exude quality and a New York state of mind.
Le Labo Benjoin 19 was inspired by the first meeting between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky in Moscow. It is full of passion and sensuality, destined to be a classic. Many of the Le Labo city exclusives are enticing, but I haven’t broken the must-have barrier. I must have a bottle of this.
