As a lifelong appreciator of rare and unique fragrances, I never dreamed becoming a perfumer was within my reach, until a few years ago. I had started to get an itch to do something different with my career-Wit & West perfumer Whitney Swales
They say that it’s a man’s world / But you can’t prove that by me / —Aretha Franklin
This might be my new favorite quote. Not just because March is Women’s History month, and March 8, 2022 is International Women’s Day, but also because I believe it accurately speaks to the power inherent in all women, whether they’re homemakers, top executives, or perfumers. And after thirty years of working in male-dominated environments, I’ve witnessed this strength firsthand on countless occasions. In every case, the women who’ve achieved a high level of success didn’t compromise who they were in order to fit in. They didn’t try to be like the men in order to succeed. Instead, they simply focused on doing their best work and being their best selves.
Parfum d’Empire Saluté evokes Marc-Antoine Corticchiato’s fond recollection of his grandfather’s cellar and the wine he lovingly produced redolent of oaken cask
NY NOW, held twice a year, February and August, brings together brands, designers, press, and qualified buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration.
Mano Gerkanis Omen is a fruity-spicy-ambery perfume inspired by an olfactory journey to Delphi, built on one of the mottos of the temple: “Know Thyself”. It’s an epic experience, mixing in darkness and light, being woven with the passion, contrast, and depth that Miguel Matos knows so well how to balance just in the right proportions.
Montabaco Verano by Ormonde Jayne to the back of my hand and carefully study the bright azure blue bottle with its transition to a dramatic golden hue in the base and silver cap, my mind swirls and I envisage three distinct thoughts that roll into one. The painting, ‘A Bigger Splash’ by David Hockney, the hill town of Matera in the most recent James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ and the background music of Maluma’s ‘Felices Los 4’.
