Iris is one of those materials that you either love or find a bit tricky in perfumery. I have come around to it now but it took a while. Iris perfumes encompass a wide playing field as there are a multitude of ways in which […]
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Santa Maria Novella : My Favourite Floral Waters + Photos From The Florence Store
I adore the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) brand. It has a history to rival any competitor that likes to talk about its heritage credentials. SMN was established in Florence in 1221 by Dominican monks who grew herbs and flowers to make balms, pomades and medications for their […]
New Perfume Review : Vanille d’Iris By Ormonde Jayne : Butter Wouldn’t Melt
Some stands at Pitti Fragranze back in September were working a brisk trade. Ormonde Jayne was one of these. Linda Pilkington the founder of the perfume house was simply buzzing about the launch of her new perfume Vanille d’Iris. She explained that it was one of her […]
Happy Monday : Scent Of The Day : Mini Review : Shalimar Parfum Initial : Sweetly Satisfying
Happy Monday. Scent Of The Day is Shalimar Parfum Initial the cruelly discontinued gem from Guerlain in house perfumer Thierry Wasser. Billed as a Shalimar for the younger generation, it presumably failed to meet sales expectations and was purged from the lineup. Guerlain does have a track record of resurrecting […]
Fragrant Femmes : Women And Perfume : Profile On Stéphanie Bakouche : Part 2 : L’Artisan Parfumeur
An edited version of this article previously appeared on Ca Fleure Bon written by Megan In Sainte Maxime. I recently spoke with Stéphanie Bakouche, Fragrance Development Manager and perfumer for L’Artisan Parfumeur. Part 1 follows the early years and the creation of her first perfumes including Invasion Barbare for Parfums MDCI. Part […]
Happy Monday : Scent Of The Day : Mini Review : Traversée du Bosphore : Sweet Turkish Delight
Happy Monday! After an action packed weekend I needed a touch of sweetness to get through today. Traversée du Bosphore from L’Artisan Parfumeur is a new purchase in the 15ml travel spray that is perfect for my requirements. It’s also a guilt free purchase. Traversée du […]
New Perfume Reviews : Le Galion : Three New Releases : Something Old and Something New + Giveaway
An edited version of this article originally appeared on Ca Fleure Bon, written by Megan In Sainte Maxime. Le Galion is a French house with pedigree. Founded in 1930 by Prince Murat (brother in law to Napoléon I), the name Le Galion refers to the glorious […]
Perfume Review : Serge Lutens : Bas de Soie : A Cool French Iris
Bas de Soie is one of the perfumes from Serge Lutens that flies under the radar. It’s a bit of an anomaly and perhaps lacks the strong personality of others within his oeuvre. It’s not a Moroccan inspired oriental, nor a floral powerhouse of the […]
Perfume Review : Hedonist Iris : A Whiter Shade of Pale
Viktoria Minya released Hedonist Iris late last year, along with Hedonist Rose and Eau de Hongrie. The release of these perfumes followed the successful launch of Hedonist, a golden peach of a scent. I really loved this perfume so was excited to try the new additions to her […]
Perfume Review : Shalimar : The Sexy Oriental Queen
Top of my list of must try classic perfumes is Shalimar. It’s easily accessible, it’s a Guerlain, it’s French and simply a beautifully intoxicating creation. The current EDP version smells pretty good to me so god knows how brilliant the Parfum Extrait– the Queen Bee […]
Perfume Review : Volutes : Parisian Smoky Swirls
Sometimes perfumes that are centred on happy travel memories can bring a certain retrospective allure even if the fragrance will not in all reality make your top ten. Perfumes that are worn or purchased on a memorable journey will always hold a special place, as […]
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