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
New Fragrance: Olfactive Studio Ombre Indigo “How Does A Shadow Smell?”
Olfactive Studio’s sixth perfume Ombre Indigo will debut at the 6th edition of Esxence March 20 and is collaboration between Creative Director Celine Verleure, Robertet Perfumer Mylene Alran and based on a photo by Gustavo Pellizon
Byredo Flowerhead Perfume Review + A Gajra for an Indian Wedding Fragrance Draw
Creative director Ben Gorham of Byredo was inspired by the traditional Indian wedding of his sister in creating Flowerhead. Perfumer Jerome Epinette has deftly woven a gajra (garland) of scent that encapsulates a myriad of joyous blossoms
La Sélection Caron: Aimez Moi (2013) & Parfum Sacré (2013) Perfume Review + Downton Abbey Draw
The House of Caron has released La Sélection Caron composed by Richard Fraysee . Three of them are updated versions of classics, Nocturnes, Aimez-Moi and Parfum Sacré. I imagine Cora Crawly wearing the fountain extraits and Lady Rose the new La Sélection Caron
New Niche Perfume Review: Parfums de Marly Galloway + King Louis XV Court Draw
The new fragrance from Parfums de Marly, Galloway, is inspired by the small but mighty horse breed of that name, blending iris and orange blossom into a unisex delight.
Designer Perfume Review: Balenciaga Rosabotanica – When the Sequel is Better Than the Original
Balenciaga Rosabotanica, the follow-up to 2012’s Florabotanica, is a much better perfume, composed by perfumers Olivier Polge and Jean-Christophe Herault using an “experimental” rose accord.