So certainly Serge Lutens knows his cool, but do we know M. Lutens? Only as well as to know that nothing of that which he says in anticipation of the release of his perfumes, can prepare us for what’s to come. So I think I’ve learned to sit back and wait, inhale, exhale and let the impressions come to me as they will.
The last fragrance from Etienne de Swardt and Etat Libre D’Orange was Archives 69 by Christine Nagel was launched over a year ago. The Company has launched two new scents in Europe, with one ready to debut soon in the U.S.
One of the things that drew me to Oriflame was the word “natural”. When I first heard about them I was intrigued with the names of their scents: Amethyst Fatale, Eclat (radiance), and Free Motion. From what I have tried, I would say that this company’s fragrances are better than Avon’s and some of the modern Yves Rochers are.
In late 2011 the House of Liz Claiborne released the first new flankers of the classic Curve line (launched in 1996). I had naturally assumed that since over three years had passed since the last ones (his and hers Connects in 2008), there would be no more. The Curves have created quite the loyal following. Now, 15 years after the release of the initial pair, the Appeals seem to be doing just the same.
Probably the hoariest pick-up line of all time is “What’s your sign?” It truly takes someone of phenomenal talent to rehabilitate that corny come-on. Alexandra Balahoutis of Strange Invisible Perfumes has that level of talent. Ms. Balahoutis is easily one of the top botanical perfumers working and all of her compositions are examples of the complexity that natural perfume can reach.
You see, I just love it when I can smell homage between releases in a house. To me, it’s like a story that just gets better and better. The fact that the two Viktor & Rolf fragrances Spicebomb and Flowerbomb are like brother and sister – not just in name, but in reality, too – well, I find that very charming.
