I’m a huge fan of the strangelove nyc line. I heart it. It’s well thought out and designed to perfection. The fragrances are a special addition to the scent sphere, and especially so for an exclusive line. Why are they so good? I believe it has […]
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New Perfume Review : Pink Wood from April Aromatics : Pink Is The Warmest Colour
Let me introduce you to Tanja Bochnig, a talented natural perfumer based in Berlin. Tanja has a beautifully constructed collection of fragrances called April Aromatics and her work touches me in that wonderful way where I feel a connection to everything she creates. There are other fantastic […]

Perfume Review : silence the sea from strangelove nyc : I want to dive into your ocean
The third perfume in the strangelove nyc collection is the aptly named silence the sea. The perfume house is the brainchild of Elizabeth Gaynes and a partnership with Helena Christensen (yes the supermodel), the creative director and perfumer Christophe Laudamiel. He is the nose behind the […]

Perfume Reviews : Dead of Night and Melt my Heart from strangelove nyc : + Words with Founder Elizabeth Gaynes
strangelove nyc is a relatively new brand, launched in 2014 that injects a trendy luxe element to the perfume landscape. The range has three perfumes in its collection targeted at an affluent consumer but is also another brand to discover for those who are drawn to great […]

Perfume Musings 2015 : Trends And Themes
Here’s a summary of perfume musings on trends and themes from 2015, mostly referring to the niche perfume world, rather than the mainstream market. Acquisitions This was the year of acquisitions (and yes that word still makes me think of Patrick Bateman and American Psycho). […]

A Day Spent In The Sun With Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger : And New Perfume Reviews : Eau de Madeleine and Neroli Oud
I spent a beautiful day recently at Domaine d’Olivine in Peymeinade near Grasse to meet Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger and explore their range of perfumes. There was a great crowd of people from all over the world who were either distributors, retailers, journalists, bloggers, […]

New Perfume Review : Rose Privée from L’Artisan Parfumeur
A version of this article previously appeared on Ca Fleure Bon written by Megan In Sainte Maxime. I have to admit I have a special fondness for L’Artisan Pafumeur, not because it was one of my first discoveries but because they make Séville à l’aube, […]