None of the early autumn perfumes from Bond No. 9 are named for NYC neighborhoods, but all three; Scent of Peace for Him, New York Patchouli, and I Love NY for the Holidays exude quality and a New York state of mind.
Perfumer Maria Candida Gentile has produced two new fragrances, Noir Tropical and Finisterre. One is a sultry vanilla, and the other a spiritual journey to the sea; both are lovely.
The new collection from Rouge Bunny Rouge is called Provenance Tales and the three new entries, Cynefin, Embers, and Silvan are very good; better than one might expect from is primarily a cosmetics brand.
Le Labo Benjoin 19 was inspired by the first meeting between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky in Moscow. It is full of passion and sensuality, destined to be a classic. Many of the Le Labo city exclusives are enticing, but I haven’t broken the must-have barrier. I must have a bottle of this.
When someone makes a fragrance which tickles my geek senses it causes me to throw good judgment away. The latest occurrence of this came with the new release from Erik Kormann called Steampunk.
For 2013 Roger & Gallet add to their roster of all-star perfumers with Francis Kurkdjian who is the creative force behind the latest release, Fleure de Figuier.
