The Winner of Etat Libre D’Orange Bijou Romantique Draw
Mme Bijaoui has created a fragrant silk scarf for a breezy spring or fall day. A touch of chill to the air really allows the depth of Bijou Romantique to flourish.
CaFleureBon Celebrates National Library Week: Literary and Olfactory Spice Ships + Melange of Dune Draw
For National Library Week Mark Behnke examines the literary spice ships of Dune by Frank Herbert and the fragrant ones represented in Frapin Caravelle Epicee by Jeanne-Marie Faugier.
The Winner of New Natural Spring Scents by Jane Cate of A Wing & A Prayer Draw
What I like about Jane’s fragrances is that although they are definitely natural, they are an embodiment of Nature herself
NEW FRAGRANCES REVIEW Xerjoff Oud Stars: The Wild World of Oud
Sergio Momo has shown a dedication to one paramount esthetic for Xerjoff; highest quality ingredients. Xerjoff has taken other well-known notes and by taking the best fragrant materials illuminated them like jewels in the perfect setting. Knowing this dedication I expected that the ouds Sig. Momo would choose for Oud Stars would be special.
APRIL SHOWERS-Rain Inspired Perfumes
Ever since I was a child, one of my favorite things has been the rain. Now that I am all “grown up” being caught in a brief shower is one of those things that take me back to my youth. There are several perfumes that have attempted to capture either the scent or the aura of rain in them. Here are five of them.
NEW FRAGRANCES REVIEW Thierry Mugler Angel and Alien Aqua Chic For Summer 2012: The Eaus Have It + 10-Bottle Draw!
A couple of weeks ago I was poking around downtown looking for something new to try and the latest summer releases from Thierry Mugler, Angel Aqua Chic and Alien Aqua Chic, caught my eye. I gave each a cursory whiff on paper and asked for samples to bring home. I knew right away that these would be worth writing about.