Onskad 30’  Winner

Onskad 30 100 ml discovery set

Onskad is a brand founded by of Virginie Dhoye who collaborates with three exceptional women: Léa Hiram (perfumer), Isabelle Bonnal (storyteller) and Monica Lind (illustrator). Onskad is a word derived from a combination of syllables in Swedish, meaning “the realization of a dream.” Onskad ’30 is a marvel to wear, especially during the winter as it evokes comfort, warmth and a sensuality; playing both on the masculine and feminine codes of perfumery.

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Intitio Parfums Side Effect Winner

Intito Parfums Side Effect

Hedione was originally used by fragrance company Firminich© in the early 1960s as an alternative to jasmine absolute and was first used in perfumery by the great Edmond Roudnitska in 1966 when he created  Dior’s Eau Sauvage. Hedione was found to stimulate the limbic areas of the brain in women which are responsible for the release of pheromones. In other words, the scent of Hedione might drive women crazy (perhaps that is the “side effect” and why Intitio Parfums Side Effect is part of the Carnal collection

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