The debate on naturals in fragrance and flavor, which calls to mind the kind of cultural fracture that appeared in 17th century France in the battle of the Ancients against the Moderns, will be conducted this time by Rochelle Bloom...
April 2009 Archives
Les Coulisses du Parfum by Osmoz: New Olfactory Training Kits {Shopping Tip}
Osmoz, the educational arm of Firmenich, one of the few big fragrance supplying companies in the world, is about to launch a new program which is bound to become popular with perfume-oriented people. From mid-April 2009, you will be able...
Online Trunk Show of Guerlain Exclusive Fragrances {Shopping Tip}
For a limited time only, rarer fragrances by Guerlain will be available online at Neiman Marcus in an attempt to make their exclusive offerings more widely available to customers. "Fragrance fanatics and Guerlain devotees can rejoice. Beginning today, for a...
Jacques Polge & His Apartment Featured in Atmospheres {Fragrant Reading}
Atmosphères has an article about Jacques Polge the in-house perfumer for Chanel this April, and what is less commonly done, his apartment, in their Deco section. A perfumer renowned for his discretion, he has nevertheless taken the risk to open...
Montale Patchouli Leaves: Black Sun {Perfume Review}
Patchouli anklet by Tonya Maria: "This piece was designed around my research and experience with people's love/hate extreme reactions to patchouli. 90% lovely smooth surfaces, with euphoric swirls vs 10% bumpy undesirable cone shape protruding out from beneath with curling...
Dear Readers...
Update on the Keiko Mecheri interview: I know I said I would publish the Q & A with Keiko Mecheri yesterday, but had to deal with a few things offline. Have to be in and out today too, so -...