A Scented Walk Through Andre’s Garden -Art Basel, Six Scents and David Apel
A first for Symrise: From December 1-4, 2011, the company will present fragrance as part of a botanical artwork exhibit at the Art Basel Miami Beach
The Winners of the Beauty is in the Nose of the Beholder’s Draw
Pretty…as an adverb,( i.e., ‘pretty tired’, ‘pretty good’) it has become a throat clearing word similar to’ ummm’ or ‘you know’. As an adjective, it has lost its descriptive charm. Pretty is one of those words that is a contradiction. I recently read a review of a new fragrance that gave the impression that …
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW Monsillage Vol 870 YUL-CDG Fragrant Flight Plan + Leap Of Faith Draw
Monsillage is the Montreal-based perfumery of perfumer Isabelle Michaud. This house is one of my most pleasant discoveries of 2011. One of our loyal readers sent me samples of the first four fragrances by Mme Michasud and Aviation Club was my favorite of those first four. After that review published Mme Michaud asked me if I would like to try her newest perfume Vol 870 YUL-CDG.
New (ish) Fragrance: Attimo L’eau Florale by Salavatore Ferragamo
Attimo L’Eau Florale was created by Annick Menardo (Bvlgari Black, Le Labo Patchouli 24, Guerlain Bois d’Incense, Ms. Menardo more recently collaborated on Jean Paul Gaultier’s Kokorico) and Jean Pierre Bethourt of Firmenich.
The Winner of “Fragrance and Art” Six Sample Set
Six scents and six illustrations, created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian and illustrator Matthieu Appriou. Simply entitled 1 through 6, the fragrances and illustrations were created together
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW: Divine Life Perfume “Solstice Rose 11” + Northern Lights Draw
Ragna Rostad- Ruffner wants to warm our darkest days [and longest nights!], and I’d say she’s accomplished just that in her newest perfume- her limited edition seasonal offering, Solstice Rose 11.