Les Christophs, Iconosms at the Dillon Gallery, NYC: Two Visionaries
Christophe Laudamiel has joined forces with his partner of 10 years Christoph Hornetz to create Les Christophs, Iconosms his second “solo” show at the Dillon Gallery.
Molecules Are My Actors: Jean-Michel Duriez House Perfumer for Rochas at Museum of Arts and Design
Duriez confessed he is neither a scientist nor a chemist and has little idea of the science behind his scents. He is like a painter unconcerned with the chemistry of cobalt blue or titanium white
New Niche Fragrance Review: Dries van Noten par Frederic Malle
I was lucky enough to get my nose on this much-anticipated new release, Dries van Noten par Frederic Malle. Getting to know this fragrance is like getting to know this fashion designer, as I was, admittedly unfamiliar with van Noten’s style.
New Niche Fragrance Review: Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin -Rose with a Bullet + Beauty and Brutality Full Bottle Draw
Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin is the third rose-centric fragrance and while it shares rose as its focal point La Fille de Berlin has more in common with A La Nuit or Muscs Koublai Khan as it takes its central note and overdoses and intensifies it so much it is almost brutal to experience.
New Fragrance Review: Tocca Liliana + Roaring 20’s Bottle Draw
If you asked anyone to name something from the 1920’s, Flapper would undoubtedly be a popular answers. That same “joie de vivre” spirit is the inspiration for the newest fragrance from Tocca called Liliana.
New Fragrance Review: Marni – Eclectic Fashion Meets Sublime Scent + The State You’re In Draw
Marni, the Italian fashion house started in 1994 by Consuelo and Gianni Castiglioni, is known for an eclectic mix of fashion. Recently, Marni partnered with Estee Lauder and perfumer Daniela Andrier to create a scent that would complement the free-spirited brand.