New Niche Fragrance: Parfums M. Micallef Royal Vintage
Parfums M.Micallef, known for their presented in marvelous hand-decorated bottles, is announcing the launch of its new Eau de Parfum ROYAL VINTAGE.
New Niche Perfume Review: Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Back- Isabelle Doyen’s Elephant
Perfumer Isabelle Doyen’s olfactory project for The Turtle Salon seems to be an exercise in studying the whole of vetiver. For 2013 we have Les Nez Turtle Vetiver Back and for this exercise Mme Doyen wants to observe and amplify the woodier aspects of vetiver.
New Natural Fragrance Reviews: House Of Matriarch’s Woo, EnTendre, Lucid & Blackbird
I have recently been drawn to one House in particular: HOUSE OF MATRIARCH. Christi Meshell has managed to create quite a few new and stunning scents in the last six months; Woo, EnTendre, Lucid, and blackbird are further examples of her artistry.
New Niche Fragrance Review: PK Perfumes – Unique Twists on Classic Perfumery + Reader’s Choice Bottle Draw
Paul Kiler, the West Coast perfumer behind the line of PK Perfumes, believes in sourcing and using the best ingredients possible to create unique, bold, and interesting scents. I review Ginger Zest de Citron, Carissa, Violet Chocolatier,
Creative Directors in Perfumery: Sebastián Alvarez Murena and Marina Sersale of Eau D’Italie + Reader’s Choice Draw
I think that what defines most Marina and I as creative directors is, ironically, the fact that we don’t want to be in the limelight. This, in part because it is our nature, but also because in our opinion pride of place in what we do should be taken by one thing only: the fragrance itself. – Sebastián Alvarez Murena and Marina Sersale of Eau D’Italie
New Niche Perfume Review: JF Schwarzlose 1A-33, Treffpunkt 8 Uhr, Trance, Rausch + Ich Bin Ein Berliner Draw
The decision was made to release four fragrances under the revitalized JF Schwarzlose brand. Three, 1A-33, Treffpunkt 8 Uhr, and Trance; would be based on previous formulas along with one brand new modern composition called Rausch.