Primary colors shake you up, while muted palettes haunt. Some paintings pop, while others draw you in slowly but linger in your consciousness like a half-forgotten dream. Some fragrances shout, while others make their point with a seductive whisper. Penhaligon’s Artemisia is a refined example of the latter olfactory art form. Full bottle draw
Amber Jobin of Aether Arts Perfume has created three new unique individual scents that are excellent: Nude Moderne, Ginger Rose, and Electrum.
Natural Perfumer Irina Adam of Phoenix Botanicals takes us on a walk over hill and dale to bring nature to life on skin with her new collection featuring Lavender Noir, Violet Creek, and Ka Pueo.
L’Artisan Parfumeur is reintroducing Olivia Giacobetti’s ode to a day at the fair, Jour de Fête, as a limited edition. It will be available online and at select stockists beginning in March 2014.
Christopher Brosius of CB I Hate Perfume has launched a series of scents made with the purest absolutes of beautifully scented flowers in his Rare Flowers collection. They are Jasmine Sambac #498, Tuberose #501, Champaca #604, Narcissus #500, Neroli #538 & Jonquil #499.
Saks Fifth Avenue. The word is synonymous with luxury. Bond No. 9, niche New York perfumery, has collaborated with the 111 year old company and released an exclusive fragrance, Saks NY Oud.
