Bon Monsieur by Rogue Perfumery Winner

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021

While Bon Monsieur by Rogue Perfumery playfully, yet respectfully, draws inspiration from bygone powerhouses (many of which have been reformulated to abide by IFRA regulations), the fearless “Cross-ness” of the composition separates Bon Monsieur by Rogue Perfumery from the fragrances it emblematizes. As in the culinary world, a successful recipe is predicated on the quality of its ingredients and it’s clear that this rogue perfumer’s risks have paid off. It’s also clear that Mr. Cross must have been a hell of a chef.

Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad Review (Quentin Bisch) 2021 + Ruby Red Tea Draw

November 6, 2021November 16, 2021

Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajad is Thibaud Crivelli’s memory of the gemstone market brought to life through the skill of Givaudan Perfumer Quentin Bisch. It is the first extrait de parfum in the Crivelli collection and uses ORPUR natural perfume ingredients Hibiscus Mahajad is a wicked blend of ruby rose and hibiscus tea, crushed pomegranate seeds bleeding its red-hot juice over zesty mint and cinnamon sticks

Josephine Baker: her imaginary perfume table and a scented profile of an extraordinary woman

November 5, 2021

On November 30, 2021, Josephine Baker will become the first woman of color, as well as the first entertainer ever, to be inducted into the French Panthéon. Josephine Baker was a great fan of Jean Patou’s ethereal haute couture gowns and functional sporty ensembles; she’s also said to have favored the House’s iconic perfume Jean Patou Joy

Explicite By Ex Nihilo Winner

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

Don’t be deceived by the soft opening of Explicite by Ex Nihilo. It promises to be sweet and comforting, but there are teeth hidden underneath that pretty pink smile, and she will sink those sharp fangs into your flesh without the slightest remorse

Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Dans Tes Bras (Maurice Roucel), En Passant (Olivia Giacobetti) and Le Parfum de Therese (Edmond Roudnitska) + The 3 You Should be Wearing Draw

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

In the 21 years since M. Frederic Malle showed the fragrance world how independent perfumery is done — hire the best, give complete artistic freedom to your perfumers, sign their names to each bottle and produce elegant, exceptionally high quality works housed in elegant, simple, eloquently branded bottles – Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle has remained a touchstone of creative perfumery. While the brand was sold to Estee Lauder in 2015, artistic control was, and is, maintained by M. Malle, and continues to produce some of the most gorgeous fragrances on the planet. Three of the best Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle are Le Parfum de Therese, En Passant and Dan Tes Bras

Christèle Jacquemin Meandering Soul Winner

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

Christèle Jacquemin is a traveler (having visited over 50 countries to this date, with no plans to stop any time soon), an award-winning photographer, and a gifted artisanal perfumer, as a finalist in the Art & Olfaction Awards of 2020.