Underworld by Christèle Jacquemin embodies an emotional twilight in an unexpected way, bringing in unconventional note of carrot seed as a spring-like breath right as darker notes of spice and incense are unfolding. but then fades into the background as the spices and plants begin their dance.
Aedes de Venustas Corfu Kumquat is sophisticated, layered and brimming with citrus and sea spray. It’s like a boat trip to Paleokastritsa with every spritz.
Known for her opulent and dimensional creations Cecile Zarokian is in her element when teamed with the house of Amouage. Under the creative direction of Renaud Salmon, one of Amouage’s newest projects is, paradoxically, an homage to their past, a bold re-imagining of the exclusive house staple: the attars, Amouage Oud Ulya, Saffron Hamra and Rose Aqor
Pekji Flesh by Ömer İpekçi has a clear sense of elegance but with the addition of comfort and contentment.
Goutal Paris Mandragore Pourpre composed by Isabelle Doyen under the creative direction of Camille Goutal, is a one-off in the collection; eccentric and aromatic, genderless, a Medieval herbalist’s philtre set to a modern incantation. It’s magick.
The pigments for the art that accompanies DSH Perfumes Re-Assess reinforce the sensation of home and familiarity; they were made with plants from Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s Garden and yard and spices from her kitchen: dandelion leaves, lemon balm, basil, turmeric, tea washes, and tea powder mixed with sugar water.
