Ramon Monegal Flamenco Review (Ramon Monegal) +Andalusian Draw
From the brilliant colors and textures of the gorgeous, extravagant presentation to the final fragrant sigh, Ramon Monegal Flamenco seduces and surprises
Shay and Blue Blackberry Woods Winner
In Shay and Blue Blackberry Woods the briars and thorns of the invasive vine are kissed with an early frost and the sharp scent of brambles
Kajal Homme Review (Christian Carbonnel and Rosendo Mateu) + A Fragrance that Sings Draw
Kajal Homme isn’t loud or showy; it’s a classically composed fragrance that sings on the skin rather than shouts.There is a timeless quality to this scent
Shawn Maher Madame Chouteau for American Perfumer Winner
Madame Chouteau for American Perfumer clearly shows Shawn Maher respect/curiosity regarding his native terroir of St. Louis, Missouri
DSH Perfumes La Casa Azul (Frida Stories 1.1) Review (Dawn Spencer Hurwitz) + Frida Kahlo’s Tango Draw
Tina Modotti/ Frida Tango from the 2002 movie starring Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd via Miramax It has been 18 years since Julie Taymor’s iconic film “Frida” was released. Perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz’s aromatic evocation of an imagined erotic tango between legendary photographer Tina Modotti and the young artist in a seedy tavern provided ample …
Xerjoff More Than Words Winner
There are very few smells where my nose is assaulted with goodness, accepts excess for excess’ sake and Xerjoff More Than Words is one of them