CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Miriam Vareldzis of 40NotesPerfumes + Frank Lloyd Wright Draw

December 11, 2011December 11, 2011

Miriam Vareldzis, founder of 40notes Perfume has a life-long relationship with scent. Miriam worked as a professional fragrance evaluator with International Fragrance & Flavors (IFF), where she was mentored by world-renown noses and perfumers.Her clients have included Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Unilever, Gap, Banana Republic, Bath&Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, as well as celebrity and niche perfumery projects

Celebuscents: What To Do When The Juice Is Not As Brilliant As The Star On The Label

November 3, 2011November 4, 2011

Yahoo! Shine is starting a new monthly feature called the “Get It Guide” and their first subject is Celebrity Fragrances. I was asked to comment and here is what I think.

The Winner of a Sample of 40notes Perfume “Amadeus” Draw

October 18, 2011

When Miriam Vareldzis sent me her seven fragrance collection for her new label 40notes Perfume I was reminded of this famous exchange from the movie Amadeus:MOZART: I don’t understand. There are just as many notes, Majesty, as are required. Neither more nor less.

Fragrance Review:40notes Perfume “Not Too Many Notes” + Amadeus Draw

October 15, 2011October 16, 2011

When Miriam Vareldzis sent me her seven fragrance collection for her new label 40notes Perfume I was reminded of the famous “too many notes” exchange from the movie Amadeus. Ms. Vareldzis uses just the right amount of notes to achieve the right balance in all seven of these perfume oils in her debut collection.

NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW ANGEL EDT by Thierry Mugler “Subdued Sensuality” + 2.7 oz Refillable Flacon Draw

September 15, 2011September 15, 2011

In the fragrance world, one perfume stands out as a true “love it or hate it” scent: Thierry Mugler’s Angel Eau de Parfum, launched in 1992 . Even if you don’t like Angel, give this a go – you might be pleasantly surprised, especially if you are looking for something that can be worn through the seasons that has some personality without being too potent

CaFleureBon Labor Day Weekend (unisex) Beauty and Fragrance: “Editor Picks” + Fun in the Sun Draw ($1000 +!!!)

September 2, 2011September 6, 2011

Editor’s Picks of my favorite fun in the sun products. for men and women. Leonoryl Greyl, San Tropez, Clarins, Talika, Deborah Lippmann ,Robert Piguet,Absolution, Despite tornados, hurricanes, fires, record high temperatures and earthquakes, CaFleureBon hopes you enjoy the upcoming weekend worry free