Les Parfumeurs du Monde Androgyne 16020 is an absolutely fearless leather chypre, a perfume which defies gender classification in its quest for truth and realism inspired by Amelia Earhart who became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland on January 11, 1935
Anatole Lebreton Racine Carrée lovingly captures some of the roots’ most delightful aromas, along with feelings that the broader meaning of the word evokes: groundedness and tranquility, that is soothing and comforting. In times of reoccurring travel restrictions and isolation, Anatole Lebreton Racine Carrée packs a sensorial and emotional impact that directly touches one’s heartstrings.
Arquiste PEAU is the olfactive restoration of the human body. It’s soft cruelty lies in its evocation of impermanent and fleeting youth. Its beauty is in its olfactive love story, conveyed with incredible emotion from beginning to the end. There is a sense of melancholy woven through the composition
Forged in Palo Santo smoke and fire comes a new creation from the house of Tom Ford which creatively advances a genre while respecting its history and strength of character. Tom Ford Ébène Fumé is a triumphant return to the glory days of the brand’s pillar Private Blend launches. Ébène Fumé was composed by the great Rodrigo Flores-Roux, the master perfumer behind some of Tom Ford’s classics such as Jasmin Rouge, Sahara Noir and the mega-hit Neroli Portofino.
Sarah Horowitz Thran Tapestry limited edition perfume for Dave Kern’s American Perfumer in Lexington Kentucky smells like a concatenation of the lovingly familiar and the unexpected
Trauma. Stress. Anxiety. Fear. Isolation. Loneliness. Travel restrictions. I think many of us would say that the past 2 years have been unlike any years in our lifetimes. So, what is the connection to feel good fragrances? Ingredients such as lavender, bergamot, chamomile, citrus, frankincense, jasmine, rose, vanilla that have been used for thousands of years to treat instability, anxiety and depression; they can be calming, grounding, meditative, uplifting and even used in some cultures as an aphrodisiac. Our sense of smell is links us to our memories.
