THE WINNERS OF HOUBIGANT FOUGERE ROYALE REMASTERED DRAW ARE
Roja Dove and Perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux recreated one of the world’s oldest fragrances. Dove is quoted as saying it is the reference for the Modern Fougere
Best of 2010 Fragrances (or My Biscentual Year) + A DRAW NATURALLY
The definition of BISCENTUAL is the guilt free enjoyment of both 100% natural and blended fragrances. I invented this word after discovering the “heroic” nature of both natural and blended perfumes; as a natural perfumer who had shunned non botanicals this was an ephiphany
The Fragrant Year In Review: 2010… From Top to Bottom Notes
I believe that it was a better year for fragrance in 2010 than in 2009. From the Mystery of Musk to Serge Lutens there was fine fragrance for every perfumista.After much consideration my perfumer of the year is…
Houbigant Fougere Royale: History Rediscovered and Re-Mastered + Draw
Houbigant Fougere Royale is a spectacular example of how to succeed at re-formulating a classic fragrance. Don’t worry too much about slavishly trying to re-create the original. Instead hire two master perfumers to honor the heritage while simultaneously having the skill to modernize the fragrance.
THE WINNER OF THE DECANT OF TOM FORD’S PRIVATE BLEND AMBER ABSOLUE IS….
It is in the scrutiny of this newer facet that I felt stimulated to revisit his body of work, the Tom Ford Private Blends-
Amber Absolute, in particular
Four Yuletide Fragrances To Make A Happy Christmas + CB I HATE Perfume Draw
Four different Yuletide fragrances from three talented perfumers make for a Happy Christmas.