Niche Fragrance Review: A Love Note to Maria Candida Gentile Sideris
Maria Candida Gentile Sideris is a fragrance that is both unique and familiar at the same time. It’s an old soul perfume that seems to have lived many lives over many centuries.
The Fragrance Foundation France FiFi Awards for 2013- Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Sweeps
All the winners from the Fragrance Foundation France FiFi Awards ceremony for 2013.
New Fragrance Review: Prada Luna Rossa- Sail Me Away Madame Andrier
Challenged with creating a fragrance that represents Prada’s America’s Cup team, perfumer Daniela Andrier has infused her signature style with the spirit and excitement of world-class yacht racing in the new Prada Luna Rossa.
New Niche Fragrance Review: The Different Company Aurore Nomade- Island of Spice (and Flowers)
I was reminded of my youthful travels with the new release from The Different Company called Aurore Nomade. I don’t know if M. Duchaufour has ever visited Grenada but Aurore Nomade is that mix of spice, rum, fruit, and flowers I remember.
New Niche Fragrance Review: Parfums Viktoria Minya Hedonist + Sensual Pleasures Sample Draw
A hedonist is defined as “one who believes pleasure is of the highest good”. Award-winning Hungarian perfumer Viktoria Minya has released her first fragrance and called it Hedonist and it is truly a delight for the senses.
New Niche Fragrance Review: Mikmoi – A Perfect Scent Launch + Furoshiki Sample Set Draw
San Francisco recently hosted our second Salon, and I found some new talent, including Mik, the San Francisco-based perfumer for a new line called MIKMOI. Mik launched his line the day of the Salon, and it was the kind of launch I really appreciate; his Asian-influenced design aesthetics were cohesive and I have to say the perfumes, Ao, Itoh, Aldwych, and Vesper, are delightful.