I’ve often asked myself what would happen if one of the perfumers responsible for many of those fresh and clean fragrances was given the chance to take that style and refocus it through a niche lens. With the new fragrance from Olfactive Studio, Flashback, I think I have my answer.
Jo Malone London has released a new “collection” based on delightfully sweet to spicy treats and desserts. These fragrances, Lemon Tart, Redcurrant & Cream, Elder Flower & Gooseberry, Ginger biscuit, and Bitter Orange & Chocolate; take one or two notes and highlight them with complimentary notes to bring out their beauty.
If you talk to perfume enthusiasts who especially love vintage perfumes, they will often mention that they particularly enjoy the dirty, animalic notes that make these perfumes growl with sexuality. Is it time for their return?
I’ve always been aware of the connection between science and art. When I smell a fragrance I rarely concentrate on the individual notes, instead searching for the structure, base, and foundation that inform its character. For me, being an American perfumer means respecting tradition while not being bound by it.
Francis Kurkdjian continues his exploration with three new fragrances, Velvet Mood, Silk Mood, and Cashmere Mood; which make up the Oud Moods collection for Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
A tangy and vibrant fragrance, Flash Back is an olfactory reminiscence: tangy and slightly green rhubarb mixed with hesperides revives an enveloping childhood smell: that of rhubarb tart. A base note of vetiver and cedar give it woody sensuality.
