One of the highlights of Aedes Perfumery is its Aedes de Venustas line, a collection of nine eaux de parfum created by some of the world’s greatest noses in concert with the store’s founders, including Signature which was composed by Bertrand Duchaufour in 2012
Céline Rimbaud is undoubtedly at the level of its nine predecessors and of an astonishing sophistication despite a traditional composition on paper, using raw materials of exceptional quality and benefiting from a real work of goldsmith (this is how I will nickname the mystery perfumer). Having tested many beautiful perfumes over the years, it is seldom that I have encountered such a perfect collection. Artistic Director Hedi Slimane has created a symphony of perfumes that are as similar as they are different. The DNA of Celine is in each and every one. The term “Haute Parfumerie” was perfectly chosen as the name of these remarkable fragrances, and Celine Rimbaud is the poem that was well worth the wait.
Like Gold Man, which was to be Guy Robert’s final creation, Amouage Gold Woman is built around a heart of frankincense, myrrh and rose. But it has a diamond-like effervescence, and a lusher rose and frankincense heart, than its handsome sibling.
Initio Parfums Side Effect is a boozy, sweetly spicy resinous perfume offset by tobacco and that ticks all the boxes for the perfect winter fragrance. The added ingredient of Hedione is known to release of pheromones in women.
Onskad 30’ composed by Léa Hiram by is a complex composition, at the same time woody, tobacco, leathery, floral, balmy and powdery.
In compiling our CafleureBon Best of Scent 2021, great fragrances are are revered globally for their strong compositions and finesse
