Parfumeurs Du Monde Makeda Review (Alexandre Isaie Helwani) 2021 + Queen’s Nectar Draw

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

In Parfumeurs Du Monde Makeda, Alexandre Isaie Helwani wanted to express not so much the dynamic aspect of the powerful Queen, as the tender side of the woman (strongly inspired by the “Song of Songs”). His initial idea was to construct the fragrance upon a combination of orris butter, sandalwood and vanilla, thus reflecting the idea of “gold and ivory” that Queen Makeda brought as gifts to Jerusalem.

Parfumeurs du Monde Petite Fumée (Bertrand Duchaufour) and Les Larmes d’Aden (Thierry Bernard) 2021 + the New Natural draw

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Parfumeurs du Monde Petite Fumée by Bertrand Duchaufour was inspired by the Book the Teachings of Don Juan and is new to the brand. Les Larmes d’Aden by brand founder and perfumer, Thierry Bernard, puts Incense is at the center chose to reproduce as faithfully as possible the Temple of Jerusalem Ketoret incense, rich in 11 ingredients, for some almost impossible to find.

Memo Siwa Review (Aliénor Maissenet) 2007+ Scented Oasis Draw

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

Memo Siwa (Memo Paris) is a gourmand, sunny, comforting perfume that transports you out of the cold and into a scented oasis for your spirit. Composed in 2007 by Alienor Massenet

Paris Event Report: Prix François Coty 2021 Ceremony + “Spoturno 1921” Limited Edition Perfume

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

The Prix Francois Coty 2021 was awarded to Firmenich Perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin while the special Prix D’Honneur Francois Coty was given to Christopher Sheldrake Perfumer at Serge Lutens and Director of Fragrance Research and Development at Chanel at a special ceremony in Paris December 2, 2021

Aedes de Venustas 16a Orchard Review (Frank Voekl) 2021 + A Time of Reinvention Draw

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021

The experience of Aedes de Venustas 16a Orchard is a bit like getting lost in a modern art gallery where all the exhibits are watercolour. The notes shimmer individually then merge, separating and joining in a continuous loop that makes me think of Calder’s elegantly kinetic pieces. Frank Voelkl has created a perfectly pitched composition in which is bright and scintillant one moment, dreamy and hazy the next. Its feel is neither urban nor nature but both.

Amouage Gold Man Review (Guy Robert) + Champagne Cocktail Draw

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

Amouage Gold Man composed by Guy Robert in 1988 is a symphonic composition of what is said to be 140 ingredients. Gold Man’s intricate notes are arranged harmonically; dark and glinting notes interwoven like a tapestry. Marked by Robert’s characteristic light, deft touch, Gold Man is opulent but never heavy, rich but not overwhelming, and a masterclass in how to go big without going overboard.