Andy Tauer Incense Extreme 2007 Perfume Winner
House Of Vartan opened last May and it is a gem of a boutique. The space is small but the collections are carefully curated
New Fragrance Reviews: Le Jardin Retrouvé (Yuri Gutsatz) Sandalwood Sacré, Tubéreuse Trianon, Cuir de Russie & Citron Boboli + Le Nécessaire Draw
Yuri Gutsatz founded the first Maison de Niche in 1975 Jardin Retrouve and 7 fragrances of the original 30 have been brought back.
Mona Di Orio Bohea Bohème Perfume Winner
Being Swedish definitely has an influence on my work. There aren’t a lot of Scandinavian perfumers, which I find odd since we have a fascinating fauna up north
New Book Review: Perfume A Century of Scents by Lizzie Ostrom (Odette Toilette) + History, Culture and 100 Fragrances Draw
Perfume: A Century of Scents sets out on a adventure to give a more cultural based account on the glorious fragrances that accompanied everyday life throughout the last century.
Auphorie Elfen Spring, Regal Secret and Eternal Voyage Perfume Winner
This week, while sampling three of the 2016 offerings from Auphorie, the textures, colors and wear-ability of these lovely new fragrances reminded me of some of my favoriite fabrics
ÇaFleureBon WE LOVE THIS STORE: Smallflower.com & Merz Apothecary, Chicago + #SHOPSMALLSATURDAY Draw
Chicagoans in the know will direct their visiting perfumista friends to Merz Apothecary in Lincoln Square.