The Winner of Aroma M Geisha Rouge Amber “Not Simply Red” Sample
My figurative study of Ms. McElroy’s Rouge collection was a pleasure and each fragrance built upon the other until Geisha Amber Rouge finished with a powerful flourish
FRAGRANCE REVIEW Harvey Prince Holiday Gift Set “Better Living Through Fragrance” + Reader’s Choice Draw
I’ve mentioned in the past that the press releases that accompany most fragrances can be amusing. At their base they pretty much say our fragrance will make you smell good and add an air of sophistication to you. The new Holiday Gift Set from Harvey Prince goes that one better as they attribute the ability to help with weight loss, attract men, and to appear younger.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEWS Smell Bent The Snowman Cometh Collection “Frosty Five” + Birds or Zombies Draw
One of the things I like about Brent Leonesio the creative mind behind Smell Bent is he takes that statement and manages to make serious perfume without taking it too serious. His latest winter collection dubbed The Snowman Cometh is an example of that ethos.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW Aroma M Geisha Amber Rouge + “Not Simply Red ” Draw
No matter how diligent I am; no matter how careful I am, I just can’t try every single perfume I hear about. Like everything in life I feel that if it is our destiny to meet around a flacon one day it will happen. My latest meeting with delayed gratification is with perfumer Maria McElroy. Which was why when Ms. McElroy offered me the opportunity to review her first new fragrance in five years, Aroma M Geisha Amber Rouge, I jumped at the chance.
The Winner of “Classic Cocktail” Draw
Juniper Sling, an intoxicating new fragrance inspired by the most iconic and atmospheric of spirits: London Dry Gin. Created for Penhaligon’s by Master Perfumer Olivier Cresp, Juniper Sling is a nod to the Bright Young Things of London’s roaring twenties.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW Immortelle Marilyn by Nez à Nez: New Burlesque
In January of last year at the first Elements Showcase, I initially sniffed Nez a Nez Immortelle Marilyn, which was still very much a work in progress. I think it was the way I sniffed that piqued Stéphane’s curiosity, and we became engrossed in conversation.