“Let them Eat Cake /Qu’ils mangent de la brioche,” is commonly misattributed to Marie Antoinette, supposedly when she was told that the peasants of France had no bread to eat. But in the spirit of the infamous phrase, if there was no light for the lower classes she would then have proclaimed “Let them light Cire Trudon Candles”
After receiving the press materials for the new Penhaligon’s Peoneve I saw that Olivier Cresp was the nose who has been on quite a roll recently. This run of excellent perfumes began with last summer’s Penhaligon’s release Juniper Sling which was a refreshing hit for me. With that in mind I was hoping M. Cresp had another summer surprise for me with Peoneve.
House of Matriarch was launched on Christi Meshell’s 36th birthday (November 28, 2009). All of her perfumes are in custom painted bottles. Brilliantly blending actual essences and capturing subtle energies, these scents show that one can stay true to core beliefs, respect Nature, myth and history while bringing them to life through perfumery.
Senior Editor Tama Blough’s report from San Francisco for the SF SNiff and the 1st Annual Artisan Fragrance Salon.
Tropical flowers & fruits bring to mind soft breezes and rich fragrances. 12 fragrant draw includes Montale, Ormonde Jayne, Huitieme Art, Sarah Horowitz Parfums, En Voyage Perfumes, , L’Artisan Parfumeur, BellyFlowers, Pacific Perfumes, Honoré des Prés, Jo Anne Bassett, One Seed & Providence Perfume Co.
Ever feel like you’re the last one to arrive at the party? Recently I have been feeling that way about the Kerosene fragrance line created by John Pegg. The latest Kerosene Santalum Slivers is finally the one which gets me to join the rest of you at the Kerosene party. Sorry I was late but I finally made it.
