New Natural Fragrance Review: Hiram Green Moon Bloom – White, Done Right
Hiram Green has walked a unique path that has resulted in a devastatingly gorgeous natural white floral perfume, Hiram Green Moon Bloom.
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.
New Natural Fragrance Review: Providence Perfume Co. Branch & Vine + Refreshing Notions Draw
I knew Charna Ethier of Providence Perfume Co. was working on a new tomato leaf fragrance, Branch & Vine. After having worn it through a streak of consecutive 90-plus degree days I’ve come to appreciate how mentally therapeutic it can be to be surrounded by the smell of a tomato garden.
CaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery: Heather Kaufman of Jolie Laide Perfume + Unconventional Beauty Draw
Heather studied with Mandy Aftel and her perfume combines natural scents that are both luscious and odd. Each name is taken from a title from the French New Wave
New Natural Fragrance Reviews: JoAnne Bassett Rose Kiss & Rose Smoke + Two Roses Perfume Draw
This rose duo by JoAnne Bassett; Rose Kiss & Rose Smoke is not your typical day/night pair or even his/hers. It shows us two very distinct sides of the rose while shining a spotlight on its beauty, complexity and richness.
In Defense of Natural Perfumery as Olfactory Art by Alexandra Balahoutis of Strange Invisible Perfumes
I wasn’t motivated by a love of naturals or a commitment to them, but by my love of fragrance Why are “experts” so interested in discrediting botanical perfumery? Maybe the real sleight-of-hand has been convincing people that there is a question at all