Perfumer Isabelle Doyen’s olfactory project for The Turtle Salon seems to be an exercise in studying the whole of vetiver. For 2013 we have Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Back and for this exercise Mme Doyen wants to observe and amplify the woodier aspects of vetiver.
I have recently been drawn to one House in particular: HOUSE OF MATRIARCH. Christi Meshell has managed to create quite a few new and stunning scents in the last six months; Woo, EnTendre, Lucid, and blackbird are further examples of her artistry.
Paul Kiler, the West Coast perfumer behind the line of PK Perfumes, believes in sourcing and using the best ingredients possible to create unique, bold, and interesting scents. I review Ginger Zest de Citron, Carissa, Violet Chocolatier,
I think that what defines most Marina and I as creative directors is, ironically, the fact that we don’t want to be in the limelight. This, in part because it is our nature, but also because in our opinion pride of place in what we do should be taken by one thing only: the fragrance itself. – Sebastián Alvarez Murena and Marina Sersale of Eau D’Italie
The decision was made to release four fragrances under the revitalized JF Schwarzlose brand. Three, 1A-33, Treffpunkt 8 Uhr, and Trance; would be based on previous formulas along with one brand new modern composition called Rausch.
It’s kind of a blur what came first, wanting to write about By Kilian Sweet Redemption, or my interest in Angel Falls aka Churún-Vená in Venezuela – for these two worlds continue to collide and settle in my mind’s eye.
