YANN AND RODRIGO: We became very close and shared very important moments, some happy, some emotionally intense and some less jolly,which of course we overcame…we are lucky to be friends, business collaborators and each other’s sidekicks in the industry
Cologne with sillage….That is how you re-invent a 300 yr old classic. Atelier Cologne is “made in France and conceived in New York, captivating even the pickiest of perfumistas. We go behind the scene…meet industry veteran Sylvie Ganter (Hermes, Fresh, and Selective Beauty) her partner in life (and the Company’s co-founder) Christophe Cervasel and perfumer Ralf Schweiger.
Within 6 months Atelier Cologne has captivated even the pickiest of perfumistas. In this interview we go behind the scenes…meet her partner Christophe Cervacel and perfumer Ralf Schweiger.
If the pungent scent of a freshly rolled joint lights your fire then you will be tickled by Dupetit’s Cannabis Eau de Toilette that sports real cannabis absolue. Yes, it smells like the real thing because it IS the real thing. And we have a draw..
Each year, the Six Scents Parfums fragrance initiative brings the experience of creativity with a conscience to the world through a collection of six unisex scents. Created by a distinct group of designers and perfumers, these limited edition fragrances are designed to represent a global range of contemporary views on creativity and culture. Perfumers Yann Vasnier, Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Christophe Raynaud, Mary Katrantzou, Stephen Nilsen and Nathalie Gracia-Cetto collaborated with Designers Alexis Mabille, Mary Katrantzou, Junn.J, Rad Hourani, N.Hoolywood, and Ohne Titel. A percentage of proceeds will go towards War Child International, which works with children all over the world to reduce poverty, to provide education and to defend their rights.
It is said that the craftsperson imparts their personal energy into that which he/she creates.
Perhaps that is why I am such an avid collector of Anastasia’s hand cut funky chunky deeply scented soaps. They carry the energy of courage, fierce faith in the goodness of life, and a strong belief in spiritual justice.
Les Nombres d’Or translates to the “Golden Ratio” and whatever one might think of Mme. di Orio’s fragrances catering to the lowest common denominator is not an apt description. For Les Nombres d’Or she chose to explore what I would characterize as three very masculine notes; Ambre, Cuir (Leather), and Musc and create three singular fragrances featuring that note at its axis.
