Event Report – San Francisco Scent Weekend and the First Annual Artisan Fragrance Salon + IndieSwag Bag Draw
Senior Editor Tama Blough’s report from San Francisco for the SF SNiff and the 1st Annual Artisan Fragrance Salon.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW Kerosene Santalum Slivers: Late To The Party
Ever feel like you’re the last one to arrive at the party? Recently I have been feeling that way about the Kerosene fragrance line created by John Pegg. The latest Kerosene Santalum Slivers is finally the one which gets me to join the rest of you at the Kerosene party. Sorry I was late but I finally made it.
FRAGRANCE REVIEW Thirdman Eau Profonde and Eau Moderne: We’re Having A Heat Wave
I have some classic old friends in the eau de cologne category but there have been some modern new versions which have also made their way into my refrigerator this summer. Chief among these are the Eaux de Cologne from Thirdman. I reviewed their first release Eau Monumentale last November and earlier this year they released two more versions Eau Profonde and Eau Moderne.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW: Ayala Moriel Etrog Oy de Cologne – Sun on Skin
I think we all love the smell of the oils in the peels of citrus fruits when we get it on our fingers. Etrog Oy de Cologne captures the lift and brightness of that delicious aroma with a heady opening that is lemony, yet a bit softer.
Open Sky Untitled S01E01: Five Interpretations Before the Reveal + The Way it Made Us Feel Draw
Five writers from CaFleureBon interpret Open Sky Untitled S01E01 as a piece of art. Five very different interpretations from Mark Behnke, Tama Blough, John Reasinger, Valerie Vitale, and Neil Sternberg.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW: Guerlain Encens Mythique D’Orient & Rose Nacree du Desert-Finding A Balance
M. Wasser truly does use oud differently as it is much more a member of the ensemble in all three of the fragrances in the Les Deserts d’Orient collection. Instead of overwhelming the other notes it defers to them adding its unique quality to illuminate the usual with the unusual.