NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW Caron Secret Oud “Beauty as Balance” + Unusual Beauty Draw
Tell me, dear all: when is beauty not enough ?
“A rose by any other name..?”
Caron’s new release Secret Oud poses this question
FRAGRANCE REVIEW Love and Lusciousness from Gorilla Perfumes at Lush + Solid Draw
Gorilla Perfumes, from Lush, showcases the work of Mark and Simon Constantine, who have a mission to showcase fragrance over marketing. The scents, which are loaded with bold essences, are simply packaged and are offered in 10 and 30 ml sizes, depending on availability. As a bonus, most are vegan.
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Miriam Vareldzis of 40NotesPerfumes + Frank Lloyd Wright Draw
Miriam Vareldzis, founder of 40notes Perfume has a life-long relationship with scent. Miriam worked as a professional fragrance evaluator with International Fragrance & Flavors (IFF), where she was mentored by world-renown noses and perfumers.Her clients have included Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Unilever, Gap, Banana Republic, Bath&Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, as well as celebrity and niche perfumery projects
FRAGRANCE REVIEW Harvey Prince Holiday Gift Set “Better Living Through Fragrance” + Reader’s Choice Draw
I’ve mentioned in the past that the press releases that accompany most fragrances can be amusing. At their base they pretty much say our fragrance will make you smell good and add an air of sophistication to you. The new Holiday Gift Set from Harvey Prince goes that one better as they attribute the ability to help with weight loss, attract men, and to appear younger.
The Unrequited Love Draw Winners
If it doesn’t stain, you may like to apply some perfume on the collar or cuff or scarf. Wearing long pants? Take a tip from Greek philosopher Diogenes, who preferred to anoint his feet. He said “When you anoint your head with perfume, it flies away in the air and birds only get the benefit of it, whilst if I rub it on my lower limbs it envelopes my whole body and gratefully ascends to my nose.perfume
NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEWS Smell Bent The Snowman Cometh Collection “Frosty Five” + Birds or Zombies Draw
One of the things I like about Brent Leonesio the creative mind behind Smell Bent is he takes that statement and manages to make serious perfume without taking it too serious. His latest winter collection dubbed The Snowman Cometh is an example of that ethos.