NEW FRAGRANCE: AJNE Perfumes “YUZU” – A Cocktail For Your Nose
The Japanese yuzu is a true delicacy and is the inspiration for Ajne’s summer fragrance, named simply, Yuzu.
The Winner of Guerlain Shalimar Initial 5ml Sample
Many have accused Guerlain of being more interested in commerce than artistry. I would respectfully disagree. I think the great houses do have to make an attempt to try and curry favor with the generation of young women who choose to shun fine fragrance for the latest celebuscent;
Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561’s Fiore di Riso: Laughter or Arborio? + What’s In a Name Draw
Here I sit, willing and foaming at the mouth to share my delight in the newest fragrant release from a very old Firenze brand: Fiore di Riso
Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561 has been said to have been housed in St. Nicholas’ Benedictine monastery for years and years, for Heaven’s sake.
So, why should you want to smell Fiore Di Riso?
It is a glorious bridge between classic and contemporary, that’s why.
The Winner of the 2 samples of the Xerjoff ‘Rose’ Draw
On the road to Zelenikovo, near Plovdiv, I understand the colors of the Bulgarian flag
The Winner of the Le Labo Draw
“Not everyone lives close to one of our labs and that, we know, creates great sadness around the world (to some extent. There are more serious and stinky things that create even greater sadness). To make your life easier however, one of our lab assistants will compound the perfume you decide to have by hand, print its label with the name of your choice, and send it to the address of your choice (you get to choose a lot).
American Perfumery Series: Profiles — Anya McCoy of Anya’s Garden + Fireworks Draw
July 4 is American Independence Day and gives me an excuse to begin a series profiles of some of our best American perfumers and perfumeries in all genres. So what is an American perfumer? like most of us you or your family were born somewhere elseYou may even have dual citizenship, like Kilian Hennessy