I’ve always been aware of the connection between science and art. When I smell a fragrance I rarely concentrate on the individual notes, instead searching for the structure, base, and foundation that inform its character. For me, being an American perfumer means respecting tradition while not being bound by it.
Francis Kurkdjian continues his exploration with three new fragrances, Velvet Mood, Silk Mood, and Cashmere Mood; which make up the Oud Moods collection for Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
A tangy and vibrant fragrance, Flash Back is an olfactory reminiscence: tangy and slightly green rhubarb mixed with hesperides revives an enveloping childhood smell: that of rhubarb tart. A base note of vetiver and cedar give it woody sensuality.
After visiting the Charenton Macerations blog and sharing correspondence with Founder Douglas Bender I believe Christopher Street is an example of how a focused well-considered inspiration can successfully be transferred to an outstanding fragrance.
Joyce Noerr has just added two new scents to her SORORIA Organics line, and they are lovely. These two new perfumes, Tamani & Dulcet Flora; are all natural, organic and each one is unique and different.
Coming out of Pitti Fragranze, I very much wanted to try was the line of Jardins D’Ecrivains perfumes. I finally got to try George, La Dame aux Camelias, Gigi, and Wilde; and I’m wild for them.
