Johann Sebastian Bach Christmas Oratorio: Scented Contemplations for Christmas Day
To me there is no Christmas without J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (1734). It is the most tender and joyful interpretation of the Christmas story
CaFleureBon Creative X-Mas 2012: ‘Twas The Night Before Creative Director’s Christmas
Happy Holidays from CaFleureBon 2012, ‘Twas the Night Before Creative Directors Christmas
New Niche Perfume Review Atelier Cologne Mistral Patchouli + Petit Flacon Draw
The word mistral is derived from a dialect of French which means “masterly”. Mistral Patchouli is an example of M. Epinette’s masterly use of materials to create a dry breeze of patchouli that is breathtaking.
Niche Perfume Review: Santa Maria Novella Fieno- The Promise of Better Days
This week everything stopped. I found myself searching for some peace of mind, and I knew where to find it. I gently pulled Santa Maria Novella Fieno from my dresser, and realized that this little slip of a fragrance turned a glum day into a peaceful one.
New Perfume Review: L’Wren Scott for Barney’s New York + Moves Like Jagger Draw
Fashion designer, model, and Hollywood stylist L’Wren Scott has launched her first fragrance. Her self-titled debut is a spicy chypre with a floral heart that, much like Ms. Scott, is multi-faceted and can’t truly be categorized.
New Fragrance Review: Hermes Jour d’Hermes- Jean-Claude Ellena To The Maximum + Minimalist or Luminist Draw
When I was wearing Hermes Jour d’Hermes on my third or fourth day I realized this was really a very simple fragrance of two accords; one a fascinating floral and the other a supple white musk. Together they let the light shine in and kick the minimalism to the curb.