THE TWO WINNERS OF THE CB I HATE PERFUME DRAW ARE
Both scents are reminders for me of happy childhood memories. Bravo Christopher and thank you for being so simple and pure.
A Perfumisto’s New Year’s Resolution… Finding the Right Fragrance in 2011
One resolution for the perfumista?
“I won’t buy so many fragrances!” A new fragrance doesn’t have to be a new release ; instead opt for a scent that suits you. A five step guide from a guy who works at a world renowned specialty store
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.