The Winner of The Sweet Emotion Draw: By Kilian Amber Oud
Amber Oud is a worthy companion to the previous three fragrances and it more than holds its own as part of this Arabian Nights collection from By Kilian.
Neil Morris Fragrances Introduces Fifty under $50: Just Open the Vault.
Neil Morris Fragrance fans have reason to celebrate. Neil has been busy creating affordable versions of his highly coveted Vault perfumes.
FRAGRANCE REVIEW Lubin Figaro, Itasca, and Bluff “Indications Of Things To Come”
One of my favorite fragrance stories of the last two years has been the slow and steady resurrection of the Lubin perfume house. I reviewed both of the more recent releases of Black Jade and the extrait version of Idole de Lubin. At the recent Elements Showcase I was reminded that there was a set of three other fragrances, Figaro, Itasca, and Bluff from back in 2010 that I also thought were pretty good.
New Fragrance: The Nouvelle Collection de Robert Piguet “Five New Directional Fragrances”
Robert Piguet Parfums and perfumer Aurelien Guichard are introducing a brand new collection of five new directional fragrances that looks forward and heralds a new direction for the future of the renowned House.
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW Di Ser Kaze “Japanese Elements at Elements Showcase”
Every time I am at a trade show the best part of it is when I find a something completely new to me. That moment of discovery is where the magic is. At the most recent Elements Showcase that bit of serendipity occurred midway through the first day as I approached the Di Ser Eau de Parfums booth. What was there was a display of ten fragrances completely unknown to me and I’m guessing the rest of the attendees as well.
New Fragrance Review: Giorgio Armani Prive Cuir Noir + 1001 Arabian Nights Draw
From the name I was expecting a leathery vanilla, but this Arabian tale opens with a genie out of the bottle; Oud. Supported by creamy honey-like sandalwood, the oud mixed with delicate rose unfolds proud like the tower of a minaret.