Senior Editor Robert Herrmann: Celebrating his Scented Spirit
One year ago, October 1, 2019, Senior Editor Robert Herrmann passed away; his body died. I write body because his spirit is very much alive.
Olivier Durbano Aram Review (Olivier Durbano) 2020 + 16th Perfume Draw
The essences used to create Olivier Durbano Aram were inspired by images and olfactory impressions from Olivier’s first journey to Syria
Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Bois Bélize Intense Review (Patricia de Nicolaï) Review + Tropical Woods Draw
Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Bois Bélize Intense translates the notion of ideal tropical woods into scent through the prism of French elegance.
Mancera Paris Amber Fever Winner
Mancera Paris Amber Fever features the house’s signature rose prominently in its composition along with intense woody notes.
Meo Fusciuni Varanasi Review (Giuseppe Imprezzabile) 2020 + Olfactory Mandala Draw
Spiritual and carnal, intense and flowing, spicy, and animalic, Meo Fusciuni Varanasi is composed of contrasts placed in a deliberate pattern
DSH Perfumes ManRoot Review (Dawn Spencer Hurwitz) 2020 + Iris Trilogy no.3 Draw
DSH Perfumes ManRoot (Iris Trilogy no. 3) channels earth energy with its idiosyncratic hushed strength and profoundly grounding nature.