Johann Sebastian Bach Christmas Oratorio: Scented Contemplations for Christmas Day
To me there is no Christmas without J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (1734). It is the most tender and joyful interpretation of the Christmas story
A Scented Christmas Eve with Queen Bea: A New York Christmas Story
Looking back, I sometimes wonder why a Jewish girl from Brooklyn would, year after year, take her grandkids to see Christmas dioramas. I think perhaps, like that Shalimar bottle, Grandma relished the glamour of it. She loved a good display.
CaFleureBon Creative X-Mas 2012: ‘Twas The Night Before Creative Director’s Christmas
Happy Holidays from CaFleureBon 2012, ‘Twas the Night Before Creative Directors Christmas
New Niche Perfume Review Atelier Cologne Mistral Patchouli + Petit Flacon Draw
The word mistral is derived from a dialect of French which means “masterly”. Mistral Patchouli is an example of M. Epinette’s masterly use of materials to create a dry breeze of patchouli that is breathtaking.
Niche Perfume Review: Santa Maria Novella Fieno- The Promise of Better Days
This week everything stopped. I found myself searching for some peace of mind, and I knew where to find it. I gently pulled Santa Maria Novella Fieno from my dresser, and realized that this little slip of a fragrance turned a glum day into a peaceful one.
New Perfume Review: L’Wren Scott for Barney’s New York + Moves Like Jagger Draw
Fashion designer, model, and Hollywood stylist L’Wren Scott has launched her first fragrance. Her self-titled debut is a spicy chypre with a floral heart that, much like Ms. Scott, is multi-faceted and can’t truly be categorized.