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.
I’m not the target demographic for their sexy lingerie line, Agent Provocateur, making them a bit off my radar. The perfumes have many fans, though, so when I was offered the opportunity to review their latest creation, Petale Noir, I accepted gladly.
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.
I met the majordomo of Jovoy, Francois Henin, and as we talked he told me to experience the two newest additions, Rouge Assassin and Les Jeux sont Faits. I found both to be excellent neo-vintage perfumes.
Dom De Vetta, ex Senior Vice President of Chanel and until recently, the former Global General Manager of Jo Malone Ltd has formed a new fragrance company Shay & Blue which will be launching in March 2013
The brief must be a moment of clarity, it must create the first spark – and it must be compelling. And I imagine perfumers are seeing many boring, uninspiring, me-too briefs. When you work for a brand like L’Artisan Parfmeur, the bar is very high-Nick Seward
