New Niche Fragrance Review: Jardins D’Ecrivains Orlando + Both Sides Now Draw
Despite having discovered Jardins D’Ecrivains only recently I always “want another” and so Mme Biguine has delivered Orlando based on the 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf.
New Natural Fragrance Reviews: A Wing & A Prayer Plush and Eau de PAWfume -Walking on Velvet Green + Dog Days Draw
Natural perfumer Jane Cate of A Wing & A Prayer Perfumes has captured summer and its regal green warmth in her new perfume release “Plush”, and has not forgotten man’s best friend either with Eau de PAWfume.
Movers & Shakers: A Conversation with Sarah Rotheram, CEO of L’Artisan Parfumeur and Penhaligon’s
Sarah Rotheram, the charming, enthusiastic CEO of sister companies L’Artisan Parfumeur and Penhaligon’s, was in San Francisco recently to promote the new launches for both companies. I was invited to come and have a chat and a bite of lunch.
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Hall Newbegin of Juniper Ridge + The Mountains in a Bottle Draw
And until the last two seconds of our evolutionary history, we depended on our sense of smell and wild plants for our day-to-day survival. Do you think your body has forgotten all that?- Hall Begin, Chief Wildcrafter for Juniper Ridge No Fake Fragrances
New Niche Fragrance Review: L’Artisan Parfumeur Explosions D’Emotions Amour Nocturne, Deliria, Skin on Skin + Pick Your Explosion Draw
L’Artisan Parfumeur was looking to create a new collection that would hearken back to the days in 1976 when Jean Laporte founded L’Artisan there was really only one choice. The new collection is called Explosions D’Emotions and all three fragrances; Amour Nocturne, Deliria, and Skin on Skin were signed by Bertrand Duchaufour.
New Niche Fragrance Review: La Collection Privée Christian Dior Gris Montaigne- A Hazy Shade of Gray
Christian Dior La Collection Privee Gris Montaigne is a floral chypre that comes across as polite and easy to wear. Gris Montaigne was inspired by the impressions of a color. Not just any color though, it was specifically inspired by Dior Gray.