Luca Maffei’s splendid olfactory interpretation of the textile in Fath’s Essentials Le Loden is densely green, complex, earthy, mossy, a touch witchy.
Time travels backwards for Neil Morris Fragrances Rose Vampyr. There is no top, no lightness with which to begin this story. It is all base notes,
Jorum Studio Nectary is an about-face in contrast to Carduus. We’ve swung from pastoral to mythical, all the while entrenched in the botanical realm.
The story of Neela Vermeire Creations Trayee composed by Bertrand Duchaufour connects various themes from ancient Indian tradition and philosophy.
Perfume Legends II: French Feminine Fragrances by the fragrance expert’s “expert” Michael Edwards is updated, with new information, scents and history
Shalini Jardin Nocturne is a meditative perfume where oud and Jasmine together pray, hieratic accord simple and luxurious like a slab of white marble.
