Famous First Lines of Books (November and December 2020) + 8 literary Prizes
Famous First Lines of Books are “I was Born”-David Copperfield, “Call me Ishmael”-Moby Dick and “It was a Pleasure to Burn” -Farenheit 451
Nolença Rosca Ametlla Review (Mylène Alran and Sidonie Lancesseur) + A Treat from French Catalonia Draw
Nolença Rosca Ametlla (“almond wreath” in Catalan) evokes Spain, sexy Almodovar muses, but most of all my dear rousquille.
ERIS Perfumes Green Spell winner
ERIS PARFUMS Green Spell offers a reprieve—a reminder that spring is not that far off. It’s airy, vegetal, and transportive. Despite the dry winter air, it offers a wash of fresh leafiness that lifts the spirit. Thanks to the generosity of Creative Director, Author and Vintage Expert Barbara Herman we have a 50 ml bottle …
Angelos Creations Olfactives Yassemi Review (Aggelos Balamis) + Wild Mediterranean Garden Draw
Angelos Creations Olfactives Yassemi is a luminous, graceful, green jasmine with a vintage vibe that smells like a risqué garden party
KAJAL Perfumes SAWLAJ Winner
KAJAL Perfumes SAWLAJ, like its early predecessors, Tabac Blond and Knize 10, features leather and carnation as dominant accords.
ÇaFleureBon Saturday Night Classic: Caron Pour Une Femme Review (Richard Fraysse) 2001 “Morticia’s Rose”
1947’s Caron Pour une Femme was recreated by Richard Fraysse in 2001-a warm ambery orange floral, centered around a rose incense accord