Esxence, the Scent of Excellence March 2014 Wrap-Up: Favorites, Surprises, and Heroes
The final wrap-up of Esxence, the Scent of Excellence, March 2014: the heroes, favorites, surprises and some shout-outs
Tournament of Roses Reviews: Best Rose Perfumes + 8 Valentine’s Day Rose Fragrance Draw
It is a tournament of the best rose perfumes chosen by the staff of Cafleurebon. Twelve of our favorite rose fragrances from Le Labo, Neela Vermeire, M.Micallef, Ineke, Providence Perfume Co, Guerlain, Amouage, Shay and Blue, Stella McCartney, PERFUMEKEV by Kevin Verspoor. Get ready to joust and win
Exclusive Interview with Mme Patricia de Nicolaï : “First Lady of Niche Perfumery” + Happy 25th Anniversary Parfums de Nicolaï Draw
Patricia de Nicolai grew up a Guerlain but took a different path & started her own perfumery in 1989. She is a pioneer, a leader and a woman who blazed scent trails for others. She is the President of The Osmotheque in Versailles. “Is perfume an Art or a skill? Definitely an Art. Everyone who creates a perfume IS artist.”
New Niche Perfume Review: Atelier Cologne Cedrat Envirant + The French 75 Cocktail Draw
For Atelier Cologne Cedrat Envirant, perfumer Ralf Schwieger manages to capture the fizz around a potent lemon core that is emblematic of the French 75 cocktail that inspired it.
New Fragrance Reviews: Thierry Mugler Angel, Alien & A*Men Liqueurs 2013 + Reader’s Choice Perfume Draw
The most recent creations from Thierry Mugler Angel Liqueur de Parfum 2013, Alien Liqueur de Parfum 2013, and A*Men Pure Malt 2013 celebrate a fusion of haute perfumery and prestigious spirits. Three readers will have the opportunity to win their choice
CaFleureBon Modern Masterpieces: Creed Aventus- Creed’s 21st Century Comeback
In 2010 with the release of Creed Aventus Olivier Creed showed this sixth-generation of the name on the flacon still might have something new to say.