Eline Pajot spent 15 years working for all of the biggest beauty brands but after she worked for IFF she realized she wanted to become an “Autour”. There are four perfumes in this inaugural group for her Autour du Parfum line; Poudre d’Iris, Patchouli Tonka, Encens d’Ange, and Ambre Mystere.
As I stood in front of Dior’s Collection Privée at Bergdorf Goodman, I realized how fortunate I was. Roberta, Dior’s fragrance expert was engaged and super helpful with additional insights. I had Eau Noire in my hand and on my pulse points. I left knowing the evening was off to an excellent start, perhaps even a noble one.
“This is not a needle, I am not going to poke you.” said Dawn Spencer Hurwitz putting on me the tiniest amount of her Special Formula X. This is how my smell and tell fragrance consultation started. A few minutes later the entire large counter of her Essence Studio was covered by bottles one of which was Cardamom and Khyphi.
Many lovers of vintage perfumes, like me, cringe at the word “reformulation”. It usually means cashing in on a legend and results in something pale and ghostly, compared to the original. In the case of Balmain Ivoire, it is not so much a ghost as it is a stunning and crisp homage that does justice to the original.
I am a recent fan of the lovely Hermès Eau des Merveilles. have not been as lucky with the flankers, so far. When I was offered a sample of the new L’Ambre des Merveilles, I accepted it, but was not hopeful.
Keep a bit of ginger around as an important ingredient in the formula of love. You will burn with desire for one of these ginger perfumes from yosh, Serge Lutens,Etat Libre D’Orange, DSH Perfumes,Providence Perfume Co., Tallulah Jayne, Anya’s Garden, JoAnne Bassett and Bellyflowers
