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November 20, 2008
In this issue we feature The “New” Luxury: Home Fragrance Part Two- Nest Fragrances,
Le Cherche Midi, and Joya with featured interviews , Cinquieme Sens opens an Olfactory training center in New York City, view the stunning Holiday ‘08 from Bond No. 9
and UNDER THE RADAR: Estéban; An Exclusive Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview With Dominique Alison CEO . We feature Scents in the City: Clyde’s on Madison Fragrant Gems Amidst the Bobby Pins: An Interview with General Manager Rick Friedland and Blossom and Spice…and Everything Nice . We are also proud to feature in-depth interviews with two artisanal natural perfumers: Sniffapalooza Magazine interviews Ayala Sender of Ayala Moriel Parfums and an interview with Laurie Stern of Velvet and Sweet Pea’s Purrfumery that includes a review; "Cat’s Meow" by Tonie Silver, Yves Rocher Secrets d' Essences Rose Absolute & Iris Noir and a new fragrance from Switzerland by Perfumer Brigitte Witschi, who created the new fragrance "edelweiss".
We share with you; The American Society of Perfumers Announces Honorees from its 2008 Perfumers’ Choice Awards, Nature’s Bounty: How to Smell ’Up’, Even When the Dow is Downnnnnnnnn; Just our Two Scents , Parlux Fragrances signs Queen Latifah and Aftelier’s Mandy AfteI Introduces Cassis . We offer Estée Lauder’s Vintage Jewels collection, Ormonde Jayne’s new multi-wick candle and new release of Ormonde Jayne’s Zizan, Chicago Entrepreneur launches “lifetherapy”, Strange Invisible Perfumes Holiday 2008 and Caron Paris Pays Tribute to Haute-Parfumerie with Montaigne Diamélite.
December 1, 2008
In this issue we feature Sniffapalooza Magazine’s Scentsational Holiday Gift Guide , The “New” Luxury: Home Fragrance Part Three - Antica Farmacista, Archipelago Botanicals including interviews & "The Best of the Rest" , Viva La Juicy…The Grown Up Fragrance , UNDER THE RADAR: An Exclusive Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview With Salvatore Piazzolla of Hampton Sun and Parfums Mercedes Jus d'Amour new fragrance review by Juvy Santos. We also feature UPTOWN GIRL: Perfumer / Aromatherapist Dawn Spencer Hurwitz opens new design studio & storefront in Boulder Colorado's fashionable district and "A Good Pre-Christmas Sniff at First In Fragrance, Germany" By Bettina d’Onofrio.
Finally, Sniffapalooza Magazine is proud to make a special announcement! THE fragrance event of the season is fast approaching and the one and only fragrance legend, Michael Edwards, author of Fragrances of the World, has granted us an exclusive interview. We are thrilled to welcome MICHAEL EDWARDS in a rare appearance as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of his iconic fragrance reference books and revolutionary classification system at Sniffapalooza's 2008 Holiday Fete. Don't miss our next issue for the video and written interview with Mr. Edwards by Mark David Boberick.
A Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusive
Burning Down The House Series
The Influencers Speak
Sniffapalooza Magazine and Michelyn Camen interviews Jean Claude Ellena; In-House Perfumer of the House of Hermès, Michel Roudnitska, Mandy Aftel, Kilian Hennessy, Chandler Burr Perfume Critic for the New York Times, George Wuchsa-The Global E-tailer of First-In-Fragrance, Ron Robinson of Apothia, Andy Tauer, Yosh Han, Franco Wright and Adam Eastwood of LuckyScent, Vero Kern and Sarah Horowitz-Thran.
The ‘Power’ Influencers of Niche---men and women whose names are the ‘Mount Rushmore’ of the revolution. Serge Lutens, Frederic Malle, Thierry Wasser, Bertrand Duchaufour, Laurice Rahmé, Neil Morris, Karen Dubin and Karen Adams of Sniffapalooza.com
Part Five features Christopher Brosius of CB.I Hate Perfume, Linda Pilkington of Ormonde Jayne Fragrances, Christophe Laudamiel and Christoph Hornetz ‘Les Christophs’, Nobi Shioyo of
S Perfumes, Karl Bradl and Robert Gerstner; Co-Owners of Aedes de Venustas Boutique, Alessandro Gualtieri of Nasomatto, Marie-Helene Rogeon ‘La Reine de le Rose’ of Les Parfums de Rosine Fragrances and Robin K. of Now Smell This blog.
Niche fragrance at its best is cutting edge, thought provoking and controversial. These are our anti-heroes and heroines of scent. Some are outspoken, some stay hidden in the shadows. All are unique.
Why did the sales of niche fragrances double within the last year and a half, while the commercial fragrance industry is losing ground? With nearly a thousand new launches a year, millions spent in advertising, flanker after flanker, what is happening to our fragrant world? I posed this question to a group of industry ‘influencers’ (les nez, the retailers, the niche and artisnal perfumers, the critics, the bloggers, and the owners of fine fragrance companies), who are leaving their thumbprints, as unique as their words, on the match that is burning down ‘the house of mediocrity’.
In this extraordinary edition of “Burning Down the House”, an unprecedented panel of fragrance game-changers and some of the greatest innovators in the Fragrance industry share their personal perspectives and thought-provoking answers to the question:
“What are your feelings about the state of contemporary fragrance and how do you think the industry must evolve in order to stay relevant to an oversaturated market?”
Their words are uncut, unplugged, unedited.
Serge Lutens
Laurice Rahmé
Frederic Malle
Jean Claude Ellena
In a series written exclusively for Sniffapalooza Magazine, prepare yourself for a multi sensory olfactive journey, where fragrances embrace the worlds of fiction, fine art, film, music and dance.
Tales, myths, and larger than life characters thrive in the world of perfumery and this is what makes perfumery mysterious, multifaceted, intriguing, magical, and forever wavering between fact and fiction. In Volume 1, Book 1i. we meet the niche ‘feminines’ who had most profound effects on us from both a literary and olfactive perspective.
In Volume 1, Book ii we meet a Cop and three Queens, a pampered socialite and a woman of ill repute, and an aging beauty and a Goddess. These fictional and/or iconic women span centuries and continents, blurring the lines between truth and fiction and time --- from the 10th century BC to the Year 2058. These are their fragrances; the scents that would bring them to life and live forever in the realm of our imagination.
Part 3 features Men in fiction – flawed as all men (and women) are, but men who dare to dream, to rule or to experience. Whether they are vilified or placed high atop a pedestal, here are five iconic men who 'lived' in a world long before our own time. These men will always resonate with us and are brought to life here through fragrance.
January 6, 2009
In this issue we feature a Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusive: An Interview with Camille Goutal, Artistic Director; Annick Goutal Parfums, we feature the continuing series "Real Men Wear Violets" By Michael W. Davis and The Scent of a Woman: Verno Kern’s Rubj" . We continue this issue with "Milieu…The Fragrance for the New Year" and "An Old Chypre Recipe Reborn; Aedes Attains A Class Act With Une Histoire De Chypre" By Barbara vanBok. We also offer the press release for the NEW Bond No. 9 BROOKLYN fragrance and Sniffapalooza Magazine interviews New York City Perfumer Alexis Karl of Scent by Alexis, we introduce two new products; the new release of PureDistance Parfume and a Puredistance Perfume Lounge opens in Vienna, we close out with ExfoliShave.
January 13: Due to the overwhelming response to our interview with Camille Goutal, Ms. Goutal has expanded her interview and in this edition reveals many new personal insights.
Camille Goutal
DelRae Roth of Parfums DelRae
photo credit: Zenobia Barlow
January 19, 2009
In this issue we feature a Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusive: Jean-Claude Ellena Réinventés Vanilla; Hermès Hermessence Introduces Vanille Galante , Sniffapalooza Magazine’s Exclusive Interview and breaking news item with Ms. DelRae Roth CEO, Creative Director of Parfums DelRae as she speaks of the latest fragrance Emotionelle with Michel Roudnitska . We also feature The Magical Allure of Fragrances in Fairyland, A Perfume Review , Campos di Ibizia Reviews by Kathy Patterson, Another Birthday? Wear Grapefruit , Sniffapalooza Magazine interviews Trina Lewis Natural Perfumer, Founder and Director of HipLilly Aroma Couture™ and we finish this issue with The Allure of Amber.
February 1, 2009
In this issue we feature a Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusive:
A Dozen Roses Unlike Any Others that feautures Perfumers, Retailers and “Friends- in- Fragrance” as they tell us the about the most intriguing 'rose in their garden'. Symine Salimpour, Founder and Owner of Hors Là Monde as she also introduces Lady Shiloh, Real Men Wear… Perles By Michael Davis and Sniffapalooza Magazine interviews Mercedes Ganon of Parfums Mercedes Jus D’ Amour.
We feature Crazylibellule and the Poppies L’eau de Crazy Cologne, Diptyque opens new a boutique in New York City with exclusive Diptyque Roses Candle and you can Take an Olfactive Journey with Sue Phillips of Scenterprises/Perfume Studio. We offer to our readers Ginestet: Gets Sweeter With Time; The History, The Fragrance, The Aroma , Love Notes , Kingsbury Fragrances Twilight Rose review By Raphaella Barkley, Ron Robinson introduces Pearl Eau De Parfum by Apothia Los Angeles and Ajne offers us Aphrodite honoring The Goddess of Love and for the men; Adonis. We close with The Naturals: Sniffapalooza Magazines Interview with Natural Perfumer Lisa Fong of Artemisia Natural Perfumes.
Mercedes Ganon
Symine Salimpour
Click to visit Purrfumery
October 18, 2008
Sniffapalooza Fall Ball New York City
In this huge and special issue we continue to feature the spectacular must-see series titled Burning Down the House : The Influencers Speak - Uncut, Unplugged and Unedited with The ‘Power’ Influencers of Niche---men and women whose names are the ‘Mount Rushmore’ of the revolution. Serge Lutens, Frederic Malle, Thierry Wasser, Bertrand Duchaufour, Laurice Rahmé, Neil Morris, talk to Sniffapalooza Magazine. The House sizzles in this issue.
We feature an interview with Perfumer Aurélien Guichard of GIVAUDAN, Sniffapalooza Magazine exclusive interview with Dr. Avery Gilbert; Olfaction expert and Scientist, interview with Kilian Hennessy of By Kilian, Interview with Jessica Dunne of Ellie and Ellie Nuit by perfumer Michel Roudnitska, a feature on Téo Cabanel at Henri Bendel, Michael Davis tells us why "Real Men Wear Roses, Interview with Cathy Gins of Aromawear, Bringing Sexy Back , Interview with Sarah Barton King of The Pink Room and a Halloween article by James Dotson titled Perfumes of the Dead and finally a beautiful poem, Love Among the Spices and Ralph Lauren's NOTORIOUS.
Sniffapalooza Magazine features the upcoming FALL BALL and in no particular order we visit Takashimaya, Bond No. 9, Bergdorf Goodman's, Henri Bendel, Aedes de Venustas, Lafco NY and much more. Each feature is full of information, perfumers, fragrances and interviews.
Each article is full of photographs, so scroll down, click away, have fun and welcome to this special issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine Fall Ball.
Aurélien Guichard
Thierry Wasser
November 9, 2008
In this issue we feature the finale of the spectacular must read series titled Burning Down the House : The Influencers Speak - Uncut, Unplugged and Unedited. Part Five features Christopher Brosius of CB.I Hate Perfume, Linda Pilkington of Ormonde Jayne Fragrances, Christophe Laudamiel and Christophe Hornetz ‘Les Christophes’, Nobi Shioyo of S Perfumes, Karl Bradl and Robert Gerstner; Co-Owners of Aedes de Venustas Boutique, Alessandro Gualtieri of Nasomatto, Marie-Helene Rogeon ‘La Reine de le Rose’ of Les Parfums de Rosine Fragrances . The House continues to sizzle in this issue. We offer a warm welcome to Nathan Branch with his new article How Men Can Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Unisex Fragrance or "Gee, You Smell Terrific!", new release from CREED - ‘LES FLORALIES’ which debuts in December, new series debuts with Under the Radar: Cereus Pour Homme and Pour Femme and features an Exclusive Interview with Bill Rosenbaum, President, CB I Hate Perfume: Burning Leaves Autumnal Magic by Michael W. Davis, Pacifica Holiday Gifts Holiday 2008 Guide, The “New” Luxury: Home Fragrance Part One- BURN Candles, Saint Parfum Authentic Parfumeur and Amourelle Paris and NEC-scent-SARY Luxuries , we introduce MUSIsCent, the first perfumed Album from musician Laurent Assoulen.
Sniffapalooza Magazine also Interviews Kedra Hart of Opus Oils, a fascinating look into her life and fragrances. We share with you an upcoming event in New York City featuring Chandler Burr from the New York Times and we are extremely proud to debut a new fragrance from Parfums Mercedes exclusive at Lucky Scent. Cathy Gins of Aromawear shares holiday information and a great idea for perfumistas and Juvy Santos enchants us with her "Sniffapalooza-thon" of the Fall Ball. We finish this issue with a link to many wonderful photographs from the Sniffapalooza Fall Ball from photographer and friend Michael Friedlander.
If you missed the huge Sniffapalooza Magazine FALL BALL NEW YORK CITY issue, full of exclusive photographs, reviews, article and interviews; you can view it in it's entirety. Please note that we have gone to a new format/layout for your viewing pleasure so please click on each section to view full page and each article.
Marie-Helene Rogeon
December 15, 2008
In this issue we feature "Fragrance for the Designated Driver: ‘Spritzers’ That Leave Us Giddy" , we welcome a new guest contributor, Elena Vosnaki features a in-depth article "Jean Claude Ellena Is All About The Dirt!", "A Holiday Treat, an interview with the incomparable Monsieur Olivier Creed , "A Tale of Two Cities: Isfarkand by Ormonde Jayne" By Michael W. Davis and we feature the continuing series UNDER THE RADAR: Red Flower; An Exclusive Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview With Founder and Owner,
Yael Alkalay .
We continue this issue with Voluspa Floraison Collection: The Fragrances of Luxurious and Faraway Places , a new Bond No. 9 release called Boca, Sniffapalooza Magazine is honored to interview the well-known Dominique Dubrana; Composer Perfumer of the Italian company La Via del Profumo, we offer a very warm welcome to John E. Smith, an author and herbalist with his article "Attars -Fragrances Of The Soul" and Bergdorf Blends Ajne for Blokes and finally, we end with my favorite "Christmas Present Fragrant Picks". We close out this issue with some photographs from the Sniffapalooza Holiday Fete last weekend in New York City with Michael Edwards and watch for our exclusive interview coming soon!
Jean Claude Ellena
Monsieur Olivier Creed
March 1, 2009
In this issue we feature the upcoming Sniffapalooza Fragrance Fair in Germany on March 20th to 22nd, 2009 in Duesseldorf and Cologne Germany, upcoming event PERFUME EXPO AMERICA 2009 in New York City, Bond No. 9 Announces Bottle Design Contest, Orange Blossom-The Other White Flower , New fragrance release: Burren Perfumery, Over 35 years of luck in Ireland and and we feature Comforting Scents for Uncomfortable Times .
We also feature information about three new fragrances, C-THRU, a new fragrance collection for young women, new fragrance release Fleur d’Amour by Sylvie Beljanski, we give a warm welcome to new contributor Alisa Shorago with her Kristen Michèle Parfumeur’s Épice Orientale Fragrance Review,new fragrance Diesel For Life Unlimited, Estée Lauder introduces Bronze Goddess Fragrance, Beauty, SKincare and Lip Gloss Collection and Perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz adds three new 'Aroma-Color' perfumes to Parfums des Beaux Arts Limited Edition Collection called TRUE COLORS.
and Regal, Remarkable and Romantic, The Reputation of Espiegle by Guepard. We also feature Raphaella's Roses Part Two and Sniffapalooza Magazine Interviews Natural Perfumer Persephenie.
February 12, 2009
In this issue we feature Sniffapalooza Magazine Interviews Perfumer Kristen Michèle of Kristen Michèle Parfumeur, an in-depth article about melon in fragrances called "Niche Meloncholy" By Elena Vosnaki, upcoming Guerlain releases, Love the Key to Life and Parfums des Beaux Arts: A Gallery of Masterpieces featuring Dawn Spencer Hurwitz .
We also feature Raphaella's Roses, Ormonde Jayne now offers initial engraved bottles, online boutique Mio Mia is offering a free sample offer; Estée Lauder shows us Valentine’s Day Gifts, Viva La Ajne hits Las Vegas and Sniffapalooza Magazine features "The Naturals" with an interview with Julie Longyear of Irie Star/Blissoma.
A Dozen Roses Unlike Any Others By Michelyn Camen that feautures Perfumers, Retailers and “Friends- in- Fragrance” as they tell us the about the most intriguing 'rose in their garden'.
Kristen Michèle
New fragrance release
Fleur d’Amour
by Sylvie Beljanski
The new Fleur d’Amour is completely phthalate-free.
Fleur d’Amour is a refined, floral fragrance containing Mediterranean citruses, luxurious woods and rich musk. Created by Sylvie Beljanski in conjunction with the noted French perfumer Jean Pierre Subrenat, Fleur d’Amour is the ideal gift for any woman who wants to indulge and treat herself in a distinctively French way.
Sophisticated and romantic, Fleur d’Amour, the new scent by Sylvie Beljanski, makes the ideal gift for any woman who wants to treat herself with distinctive elegance. In step with the philosophy of the Beljanski Wellness Center – a new center located in Manhattan that is devoted to achieving wellness and beauty through detoxification – Fleur d’Amour allows women to indulge in a safe, phthalate-free way with a combination of French sophistication and technological innovation.
“I believe that a woman’s beauty routine should be toxin-free, because putting toxins in your body will make you neither healthy nor beautiful. A natural beauty routine will make you feel good inside and out,” said Fleur d’Amour’s creator Sylvie Beljanski. “Fleur d’Amour was created for the woman wants to do everything she can to maintain a healthy routine – and include a final indulgence.”
Kristen Michèle Parfumeur’s
Épice Orientale
Fragrance Review
By Alisa Shorago
“It is the harmony of the diverse parts, their symmetry, their happy balance; in a word it is all that . . . permits us to see clearly and to comprehend at once both the ensemble and the details.” -- Jules H. Poincaré, French mathematician and philosopher
Poincaré would have loved Épice Orientale, a fragrance with a “happy balance.” Inspired by French fragrances of the mid-twentieth century, it possesses richness and depth, yet feels modern in weight and subtlety. Its dry spices elegantly balance its flowers and amber. While it is by no means linear, its development is subtle and, at times, circular.
While it is easy to “comprehend at once” the smooth, elegant ensemble of Épice Orientale’s notes, distinguishing the notes themselves take more effort, given the fragrance’s abstract nature. Listed notes include blood orange, clove absolute, jasmine, tuberose, Chinese amber, Indian patchouli, incense, and sandalwood.
Spraying Épice Orientale reveals a rich top note of slightly candied orange, with gentle but persistent spice appearing quickly thereafter. While clove absolute is the main spice note, I also smell notes of cinnamon, sassafras, and a hint of black pepper weaving in and out. Then jasmine and tuberose enter. However, this is not a floral-forward fragrance, as the tamed white flowers play a supporting role to the spices. I also pick up a hint of an animalic note, just enough to provide depth and sexiness. The base is comprised of smooth patchouli, amber, and sandalwood, with a bit of incense.
Longevity is impressive—its traces remain more than 12 hours after applying. Projection and sillage vary from moderate to close.
Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview
with Natural Perfumer
Persephenie
By Raphaella
Persephenie is the founder of Blunda Aromatics and is a Certified Aromatherapist and a perfumer that specializes in natural materials. Persephenie makes Custom Scents, art when possible, is a part time doula, and loves bringing people closer to nature, through the olfactory, with rare scents from around the world. Blunda is a Swedish word that means to "close one's eyes." Persephenie is also owner of Blunda Aromatics, an intimate romatic boutique and studio in Los Angeles. Blunda Aromatics specializes in a wide range of Natural Botanical Perfumes, Essential Oil Pharmacopeia, Exotic Perfume Materials, Classes and Education, and Collectible Treasures. I had the chance to meet Persephinie in Los Angeles this past year, she is a lovely, gracious and warm woman and we are proud to feature her here.
You can also read about her upcoming event in Los Angeles, CA starting the exhibition on Saturday, March 28, with Laurie Stern of Velvet and Sweet Peas Purrfumery. Other perfumers in the exhibition will include Bay Area perfumer Yosh Han from YOSH olfactory scents, Colorado perfumer Dawn Spenser Horowitz from DSH Perfumes, and Vancouver perfumer Ayala Morialfrom Ayala Morial Perfumes.
New fragrance
Diesel For Life Unlimited
Developed exclusively for women, the rebellious fragrance draws inspiration from those who prefer taking the plunge to playing it safe, the present moment to tomorrow, and insolence to submission. A declaration of impertinence and defiance, the scent echoes the Roaring Twenties and the emancipation of the golden age.
Calabrian lemon and mandarin orange deliver an overdose of freshness as accents of juicy pear and exotic guava provide a sweet crispness. The fragrance’s licorice heart exudes tenderly sweet aniseed tinted with notes of violet, encapsulating ultra-sensuous femininity with a touch of audacity. Wrapped around the licorice core is a sophisticated bouquet of white flowers, with a concentration of narcotic tuberose, jasmine and spicy Casablanca lilies at the heart of the heady elixir.
Orange Blossom-The Other White Flower
I usually pass on most white flower perfumes, especially soliflores; the gardenias, the freesias, the tuberoses and the jasmines others adore, I abhor. I find them overwhelming and not suitable for my chemistry. Ladies, love your Fracas, celebrate your Carnal Flower, or inhale the indoles of Jasmine, but I reach for fragrances that bring out the aromatic perfection of the ‘other white’ flower...
Gianni Campagna Neroli
John Varvatos Artisan
Comforting Scents
for Uncomfortable Times
By Michelyn Camen
Trauma. Stress. Anxiety. Depression. For most of us, we are living in difficult times. For some of us, we always do.
As a New Yorker who witnessed Al Qaeda’s terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, I experienced such shock that I could not leave my home for three days. My close friend Gail Armorer, an alternative Health Practioner seemed to be holding up and coping; her husband narrowly escaped with his life, and many of her friends and colleagues didn’t make it. Her recommendation was flowers-Bach Flower remedies. www.bachflowers.com.
I called my pharmacy and ordered “Bach Flower’s Rescue Remedy”, which is specifically formulated for children, adults and animals undergoing severe stress and trauma. Within a day, I was able to move my life forward...That was the first time that I understood that flowers have medicinal and healing properties.
Fast-forward to October 2008. The economy was crashing, personal and professional issues were taking a toll on my well-being. Of course I reached for my Rescue Remedy, but I found myself reaching for certain fragrances. The first was Andy Tauer’s Reverie au Jardin. Nothing strange there; this is one of my favorites. But I was also reaching for fragrances I normally pass up, such as Hermessence Brin de Réglisse, Profumo del Forte’s Roma Imperiale, and Memoire Liquide No. 1009, L'orange Sanguine; these scents are usually at the back of my bureau and only worn on occasion...continued inside
In this article we talk to Chandler Burr and Perfumer's Yosh Han, Neil Morris, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, Jane Hendler of Ajne, Roxana Villa, Ayala Sender, Mandy Aftel, and
Anya McCoy.
PERFUME EXPO AMERICA 2009
June 9-12, 2009
New York City
“Perfume is an art not a commodity”
There are few products that have generated as much buzz
in the internet as perfumes. Once a true luxury product
perfume has become with a few exceptions a mere commodity,
and marketers are to blame with so many launches and poor
quality flankers and lack of innovation, the motto for safety
“please follow the trend”.
As expected changes came from the consumer, tired of the
lack of originality they became more educated about fragrances
and started to seek alternative scents among niche marketers
and independent perfumers. In less than three years the niche
fragrance phenomenon exploded into a class of its own among
our industry. The movement accentuated by the media and the
blogs has reached today a sizable portion of the beauty
distribution pie.
What is happening with our industry? Department stores
are collapsing, the gray market bleeding is affecting a
large volume of retailers and consumers buying patterns.
As contradictory as it may seem in this period of economic
incertitude the market is still in demand and consumers
shifting desire are reviving the true creation process, brands
and designers are therefore directly concerned by this call...
Sadie Chowen Doyle
C-THRU
A new fragrance collection for young women debuts its first three Scents celebrating individuality...
Aramis and Designer Fragrances announces the introduction of C-THRU, a new fragrance line for young women. Launching with three fragrances in its debut collection, C-THRU is designed to pay tribute to individual personalities with signature colors and scents. The C-THRU fragrances include: Ruby which evokes passion and confidence, Blue Opal celebrates spiritual balance and Purple Diamond suggests mysterious intrigue. The new fragrances allow young women to express their individuality through the scent of their choice.
“The C-THRU collection is about empowerment,” says Melissa Gabel, Director, Global Marketing. “Our goal with this brand is to present young, fashion conscious women with a different way to express themselves. It’s not about telling them where to fit in or conforming to a celebrity ideal,” Gabel adds, “but inviting them to discover more about who they are with our unique fragrances.”
Also, read about Dawn Russell...
Growing up in big cities in America and Europe, attending boarding school in Massachusetts and then college in Connecticut, Dawn Russell led a fortunate life, modeling at one point for Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren. At age 25 she was diagnosed with stage III cancer and told to make out a will. “When I got sick I had to stop and reassess everything,” ...Combining traditional medical treatments with treatments rooted in blood work analysis, meditation, yoga, herbal supplements, nutrition and exercise, Russell was able to help heal herself....
Dawn Russell
And... C-THRU LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE WEBSITE DESTINATION, C-THRUFRAGRANCES.COM;
WHICH POSES THE QUESTION, “WHICH GEM ARE YOU?”
The site is in collaboration with the launch of the new women’s fragrance, C-THRU. A fragrance concept designed to pay tribute to individual personalities with signature colors and scents. The C-THRU fragrances include: Ruby which evokes passion and confidence, Blue Opal celebrates spiritual balance and Purple Diamond suggests mysterious intrigue.
As visitors log on to c-thrufragrances.com they will be enveloped in beautiful imagery of Ruby, Blue Opal and Purple Diamond gems. The C-THRU website features models of different ethnicities and cultures celebrating all young women. Additional highlights of the Web site include the “Personality Quiz,” “Meet Dawn Russell” section and the “You’re a Gem” contest.
Alisa Shorago has always loved fragrance, but the internet has increased her appreciation to near-obsessive levels. She is a regular contributor to Basenotes and adores the fragrance blogosphere. Her day jobs include owner of Shorago Training Services, which provides training to companies in business writing and presentation skills, as well as sexual harassment prevention. She has a bachelor’s in English from UCLA and a juris doctor from Hastings College of the Law. She can be contacted through her website, http://trainingAB1825.com.
Editors Note: Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview with Perfumer Kristen Michèle of Kristen Michèle Parfumeur was featured in our last issue
Estée Lauder introduces Bronze Goddess Fragrance, Beauty, SKincare and Lip Gloss Collection
Coming March 2009
I am a huge fan of the Estée Lauder line, it is the ONLY commercial line the I love in the fragrance department. When Tom Ford introduced his Azurée Soleil in conjunction with Estée Lauder a few years ago, I fell in love with the beautiful summer fragrance. That fragrance was discontinued
(I almost cried) and I did not believe it could be duplicated when I heard about this new fragrance that "supposedly took its place". It was and is now the luscious Bronze Goddess. A must-have for summer! Very affordable- RB
The Bronze Goddess Fragrance Collection
The eternal summer fragrance…Just in time for the sultry summer months, Estée Lauder brings you the latest edition of its popular seasonal franchise, Bronze Goddess, and reintroduces for a limited time only its intoxicating fragrance of the same name. An Intoxicatingly Sexy, Feminine Fragrance for Summer
An Alluring Color Collection of Divine Summer Beauty
Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Color Collection returns for Summer 2009 with new bronzekissed
colors for lips, face and nails that shimmer with summer heat and capture the beauty of
sun-drenched beaches, playful laughter, long golden days and soft sultry nights.
and there is a Rose Goddess Lipstick!
ESTÉE LAUDER INTRODUCES BRONZE GODDESS SKINCARE COLLECTION
A sexy new Sun Collection that delivers high performance with seductive textures
and an irresistible scent Since the beginning of time, the sun has been worshipped as a seductive and celestial life-giving force. The sun’s illuminating rays nourish life and improve our health and wellbeing. Considered the ultimate feminine goddess, the sun has always been a divine force in every woman’s life.
Today, women continue to seek the healthy glow of sun-kissed skin. Whether natural or otherwise,
radiant skin makes a woman feel sensual and seductive. Inspired by the power of the sun, Estée
Lauder introduces a NEW collection of super sexy, luxurious, skin-seducing sun products for face and
body. The new Bronze Goddess Skincare Collection includes a high protection face sunscreen
which provides Estée Lauder’s most advanced UVA/UVB protection and three radiant self-tanners.
Estée Lauder Introduces Pure Color Gloss Stick
Now you can get intense shine, constant conditioning and fabulously fuller lips in one super slim lip gloss stick. Introducing Estée Lauder’s new Pure Color Gloss Stick – a distinctive new solid gloss stick that provides an ultra-creamy, irresistibly luscious way to condition, gently plump and add shine to your lips.
Pure Color Gloss Stick’s unique 3D Optic Pearl Technology and microfine reflective pearl
cocktail delivers full volume appearance to lips so lips appear fuller and sexier. Adding to the lip
enhancing benefit of the creamy base is a comfortable signature plumping ingredient, Maxi-Lip,
that with continued use prolongs the appearance of fullness and delivers added moisture to lips.
Regal, Remarkable and Romantic,
The Reputation of Espiegle by Guepard
Guepard is a young company that has accomplished so much since the brand name Guepard was registered in 1967 for watches and jewelry. In 1982, it was marketed as Guepard SA and its exquisite handcrafted goods such as pens and leather goods became a staple for this company in the world of luxury items.
Guepard is located in Fribourg, Switzerland and the need to expand became apparent with the launch of a fragrance division. A total of five different perfumes were created and this includes a sister brand called Cavallini.
Espiegle is the most recent and last fragrance introduced since 2003. Espiegle is more of a lighter scent and is represented in such a beautiful and refined way with the five loveliest flowers in the french perfumery selection. Jasmine, Rose Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli are all wrapped into an oasis of bliss and harmony. This fragrance is fit for a queen and its brilliance and radiance completes the sparkle to the fine collection of goods already established by Guepard.
Espiegle is available in 50 ml and 100 ml and in versions of the gold bottle for Eau de Parfum and the pink bottle for Eau de Toilette. To order go to guepard.ch
Bond No. 9 Announces Bottle Design Contest
One Brooklyn bottle design isn’t enough.
We need more! So where’s yours??
When we introduced our latest fragrance, Brooklyn, last month, its breakthrough street-art surface design brought praise and a barrage of responses. Well, we already knew that aficionados of the borough of Brooklyn can be opinionated.
But so many strong opinions reached us about what a Brooklyn bottle could look like that we realized we’d better offer more options if we knew what was good for us.
So throughout March 2009, Bond No. 9 invites everyone—amateurs and artists alike—to join our Brooklyn Bottle Design Competition and create additional visuals for this contemporary male-oriented cardamom-cedarwood eau de parfum.
Ground Rules
Create your design to fit within the outline of the Bond No. 9 superstar flacon and to include our circular “token” logo. (See outline with logo, attached to this press release, and also downloadable at www.bondno9.com.)
Any style, figurative or abstract, is fine with us.
Inspiration can come from anywhere in Brooklyn—DUMBO, Park Slope, Flatbush, Canarsie, Midwood, Bay Ridge, et al.—or from the very idea of Brooklyn.
Any medium is okay: oil, acrylic, watercolor, house paint, pastel, crayon, Magic Marker, makeup—even a ballpoint pen or pencil will do.
Completed designs should be submitted to contactus@bondno9.com or Bond No. 9, 9 Bond Street, New York, NY 10012 by March 31, 2009.
After our two winners are chosen in early April, we’ll put the victorious designs into production, with the winner’s names displayed on the bottles. Each winner will also receive one bottle of Brooklyn per month for a year.
Color Me!
Design Me!
Dream Me!
Bond No. 9 Me
Baby!
Persephenie
Sniffapalooza Germany Fragrance Fair
Duesseldorf and Cologne
March 20th to 22nd, 2009
Read all about the upcoming three day extraordinary fragrance fair in Dusseldorf and Colonge!
Fragrance Museum Farina-Haus (Johann Maria Farina)
Burren Perfumery
Over 35 years of luck in Ireland
Nestled in the tranquil floral landscapes in Carron, the heart of Burren is a unique perfumery that has a history of over 35 years of producing some of the most successful and highly anticipated fragrances in Ireland.
Burren Perfumery is owned and operated by Sadie Chowen Doyle who continues the perfumery’s tradition of creating products inspired by the surrounding landscapes. Each of the fragrances has an individual floral influence and traditional methods are used by distilling, mixing and blending components for over a six month period.
Next, it is hand bottled and packaged at the perfumery and only botanical products are used to maintain its unique fragrance and a quality product.
Burren Perfumery is known for creating three of the most classical and most inspired fragrances in the Irish tradition and they are Ilaun, Frond and Man of Aran.
Ilaun is described as a perfume with fresh light middle notes and exotic top notes of the fragrant orchid…
Orchid, Ferns, Lichen, Moss
Frond is described as a warm perfume, a floral fougere with Hyacinth-green middle notes and rose top notes…
Cur Grass, Wild Rose, Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood
Man of Aran is described as a man’s cologne with a fresh woody and citrus scent…
Citrus notes, Moss, Lichen, Barks
Burren Perfumery continues to create spirited and enlightened fragrances while working with nature’s finest ingredients and botanical extracts. There is no doubt that luck is a huge part of this Irish perfumery and may it bring them another 35 years with blessings to their surrounding landscapes… a deep peace with running waves, flowing air and a quiet earth.
(Some of wording in last paragraph taken from an Irish Blessing)
-FH
By Felicia M. Hazzard
Sadie Chowen Doyle
TRUE COLORS
Perfumer / Aromatherapist Dawn Spencer Hurwitz
adds three new 'Aroma-Color' perfumes to
Parfums des Beaux Arts Limited Edition Collection
Boulder, Colorado, Acclaimed Perfumer/Aromatherapist, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, announces the release of her newest Limited Edition collection of 'Aroma-Colors CHROMA: color series 2 color translations from the artistic to the obscure. Created through a synesthetic approach, this series explores two distinct "artist colors" {color pigments or paint that an artist would buy for their work} and a rather obscure textile color {that was all the rage with the 17th Century, Paris ~ Versailles crowd}. Simultaneously, the process inspired new original art works based on the color-concepts associated with this range. The CHROMA collection consists of: Viridian {a deeply saturated, pure green} unisex, fougere scent with notes of galbanum, lovage, aloe, chrysanthemum, moss and vetiver; Quinacridone Violet {a vibrantly piercing, modern pink-purple-violet} fruit-infused floral scent that consists of osmanthus, plum, quince, cedarwood and a soft incense; Prince {a superbly elegant yet moody tone of indigo-black-shot through with crimson} unisex Absinth scent with notes of wild flowering herbs, gallica rose absolute, orris, oppopanax and animalics, designed in a Seventeenth Century perfume style.
The CHROMA collection is a continuation of the color-into-scent exploration that DSH began in 2007. "With these new aroma-colors, I have been able to deeply delve into a new realm of expression and use of materials. Quniacridone Violet, in particular, with it's ultra-modern vibrance, is unlike anything I have made before, and truly, any other perfume out there to date", says DSH. Boxed in elegant black, each 1 ounce Eau de Parfum spray will be signed and numbered by DSH, 1/4 ounce Parfum-Extract and 4 ounce bath and body products are all exclusively available at the ESSENSE STUDIO in Boulder and worldwide at www.ArtScent.com. {retail prices range from $65-$90, EdP; $125-$135; Parfum; Body Products, $22-$24} dsh@dshperfumes.com
CHROMA at Denver Art Museum
This kind of interplay of the 'multi-sensory' in art is of increased interest within the
emerging perfume culture and with the public at large as is evidenced by Denver Art
Museum's invitation to DSH for an introduction of her Aroma-Color perfumes at DAM
and to conduct scent tours through their "Color as Field" exhibition during its
Untitled Series #11 {Color on the Edge} event, in November, 2007.
The CHROMA collection is a step into the future of perfume conception and artistry. DSH, as she is called by her devoted following, has been working with perfumes and aromatics for the past 17 years. She has developed many innovative concept perfumes and worked with top designers to consult and create exclusive perfumes. Beginning her career as a Painter, Dawn came to Perfumery in 1991 while working at Boston's famed ESSENSE Perfumery (on Posh Newbury Street). She developed her talent for creating perfumes based on Fine Art principles and since the early nineties, has been busy transforming the first ESSENSE perfumery into her online emporium, "www.ArtScent.com," as well as developing her innovative lines of ready-to-wear artisan perfumes under her own label (*including the recent launch of DAWN Perfumes at BARNEYS NEW YORK / Tokyo with Japanese design partners, Undulate Labs) and consulting for niche marketers, such as Flora Napa Valley, Calypso, Jules & Jane and Zents Spa collection.
For additional information, photo and interview opportunities, please contact DSH at 720.563.0344 or email dsh@dshperfumes.com.
Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview with Dawn Spencer Hurwitz coming next issue.
Creed Fleur de Thé Rose Bulgare
Creed's Fleur de Thé Rose Bulgare is said to be truest rose fragrance ever made. A breathtaking and crisp green rose, of pink Bulgarian rose with notes of green tea with fiery, tempestuous notes of Sicilian mandarin, Sicilian bergamot and Italian lemon. Mint and tangerine notes add vibrancy and freshness.
Many consider this fragrance to be essentially; "the mother of all roses". The rich, the famous, the beautiful, the fabulous, as well as lovers of fragrance; gravitate to and covet the stunning Creed Fleurs de Thé Rose Bulgare.
Fleur de Thé Rose Bulgare was created for screen legend Ava Gardner by the House of Creed and one can see why. This is a crisp and dramatic floral scent that evokes the lush sensuality of the tea rose. My male friends wear this as well. Top ten. Not to be confused with another favorite, Creed Fleur de Rose Bulgarie.
Diva by Ungaro Fragrances
Ungaro Diva perfume was introduced in 1983 and has become a classic. Ungaro Diva perfume consists of forest notes of oakmoss, sandalwood and patchouli, with a hearty middle blend of rose, narcissus, jasmine and iris, with traces of fruity base notes.
Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit
Fleurs Nobles
A chypre fragrance with Turkish rose resting on a gorgeous bed of yellow jasmine, apricot, amber, musk, sandalwood and chypre. Some consider Rose de Nuit to be a "black rose", dark and very sexy.
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier
Rose Muskissime
Rose Muskissime is a blend of Turkish and Morrocan roses associated with exotic fruits, passion, papaya and manto...
on a very dynamic base of musk. This fragrance is for those who want to experience pure luxury in fragrance. Fragrance Notes: Morrocan Roses, Passion Fruit, Mango, Carnation, and Sandalwood. Fragrance Family: Floral-Fruity
BVLGARI Rose Essentielle
Rose Essentielle is a delicate and feminine tribute to the world's most prestigious flower - the rose. The ultimate floral expression of luxury and absolute femininity, it is a rose-floral interpretation of the Pour Femme fragrance. Notes of Rose Prelude, Blackberry, Feuille de Violette, Living Mimosa, Jasminum Sambac, Patchouli & Bois de Gaiac .
Luminious clarity in a gorgeous chic bottle. This scent embodies the spirit of the rose - luxuriously feminine with a hint of mystery.
Armani Privé Rose Alexandrie
Rose Alexandrie invites you to discover the fragile strength of the legendary gardens of Alexandria, Egypt. The gardens’ originality consisted in bringing together plant varieties from far-away lands whose paths had never before crossed. Rose Alexandrie links rose of May, the finest and clearest quality of rose which only grows in the south of France, to the finest Italian citrus.
L’Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses
The name means thief of roses, and this romantic scent is worn by both men and women all across the world. Voleur de Roses ha notes of Fresh Rose, Plum, Patchouli Leaves, Benzoin, Amber and is in the woody oriental flower family. An eau de toilette that evokes the smell of earth after rainfall mixed with the fragrance of fresh roses. A perfume that is both sweet and warm.
ONDE Mystère by Armani
ONDE Mystère by Armani is an Oriental and described as a voluptuous interpretation of the Middle East using the most beautiful raw materials from the perfumer’s palette in order to create an ultra-femine fragrance. ONDE Mystère olfactory signature is of traditional musk-amber, with Moroccan Rose buds, incense and the richness of vanilla absolute with the base of spiced accords of incense and accords of amber. Onde Mystere is inspired by mysterious harem women. The bottle symbolizes waves left in the sand by the wind. Adorned with a vibrant red tassel made of natural silk thread, inspiration is pulled from the oriental fabrics so often used by Giorgio Armani through his fashion collections.
The Rose has an incredible history in aromatherapy and perfumery as well as a mysterious metaphysical and social history dating back thousands of years. It has been said that the rose is is also the sacred incarnation of femininity.
Guerlain Nahema
The classic, mysterious, sumptuous Nahema perfume, was introduced in 1979 by the world renowned fragrance house of Guerlain. Guerlain Nahema perfume is a honey rose rich blend of floral and oriental notes of hyacinth, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine, lilac, lily of the Valley, peach, tonka bean, Peru balsam, benzoin, vanilla, vetiver and sandalwood.
Jean-Paul Guerlain created Nahéma, which means "daughter of fire." and is based on a character in Scheherazade's Thousand and One Nights -
Catherine Denueuve was also the inspiration for Nahema - "Catherine Deneuve starred in a film where she appeared in a gilded cage scattered with roses," explains Jean-Paul Guerlain. "She was wearing a dress of white silk, and her hair was loose and ruffled like a golden halo — absolutely breathtaking."
Top ten
Creed Fleurissimo
The classic, haunting and gorgeous Creed Fleurissimo is another of my top ten frgarances that contain rose and reaches great heights of classic fairy tale romances. The enduring beauty of Creed Fleurissimo, the ethereal floral fragrance specially commissioned by Prince Rainier of Monaco for his bride, Princess Grace, to wear for the first time on her wedding day. An intoxicating blend of tuberose, Bulgarian rose, violet and Florentine iris, Creed Fleurissimo will bring out the princess in any woman and inspire her dream of royal beauty and romance. This extraordinary fragrance was also a treasured favorite of another American "royal" - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
A fragrance that opens like a flower, the feminine composition of rose and tuberose, enhanced with violet leaves and Florentine iris, makes this scent the epitome of classic fragrances. Top ten.
and Parfums Raffy
Les Parfums de Rosine La Rose d’ Rosine
La Rose de Rosine is a beautiful and dramatic scent made with the sumptuous and opulent red rose. Completely different from my other two favorites, (Part one) the intense velvety intriguing La Rose de Rosine has a deeper rich rose scent. Notes of violet and rose mingle with heart notes of iris, jasmine and rare roses from exotic places such as Turkey, Greece, Damascus and Bulgaria and finishes with bottom notes of tonka bean, balsam and soft musk for a sensuous fragrance. Gorgeous. Top ten.
Shu Uemura Fleur de Rose
Fleur de Rose is a fragrance with fresh floral amber note and Turkish rose. It was created by Daniel Maurel and introduces lemon in top notes, Turkish rose, ylang ylang, jasmine and freesia in a heart and sage with sandalwood in base notes.
Christian Lacroix Tumulte
Tumulte by Christian Lacroix is a oriental floral fragrance for women, Notes of mandarin orange, freesia, rose; iris, heliotrope, tonka bean, patchouli and musk. Tumulte is a flamboyant floral and is by French fashion designer Christian Lacroix. A lovely oriental-floral blend for women. Very pretty. Woman also wear the Tumulute Pour Homme-
Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier
Rose Opulente
Rose Opulente is part of the Fleurs Divines Collection of Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier. This, of course, was created as a tribute to the Queen of Flowers as mentioned in Persian poetry and the fresh Rose Opulente was picked in an Eastern garden. This fragrance is a rose with spicy, fruity and green notes to release its heady fragrance. Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Rose Opulente is a velvety deep red and leafy green fragrance of Ispahan rose - a massive bouquet of Moroccan and Turkish roses. The other notes are jasmine, ylang ylang clove with mush, ambergris and sandalwood. It lives up to its name. The Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier line uses only the rarest and raw materials.
Alexandra
Alexandra de Markoff
Alexandra is a semi-Oriental with
Moroccan rose at its heart. This is a
feminine floral fragrance with sensuous
undertones. I recently revisited this
and fell in love with its sumptuous notes.
This sexy scent feminine scent is a
dazzling blend of florals such as rose
and jasmine and weaves magic with the
blend of amber, musk, sandalwood and
vanilla. I use the oil as perfume as well.
A great "oldie" with classic overtones
from Hollywood.
Balmain La Môme
La Môme created by the house of Balmain, is a perfume inspired by the past, a pure vintage fragrance, revisited with the most precious ingredients. To the image of the light and emotion conveyed by Edith Piaf ‘s voice, the harmony of La Môme unveils words of love. The fragrance was created by Perfumer Guillaume Flavigny and is an Oriental Floral with notes of Rose De Mai, freesia, violet, iris, rose absolute, myrrh, musk, opopanax and amber.
Ombre Rose by Jean-Charles Brosseau
Haven't we all worn Ombre Rose at one time or another? This was my first conscious effort of wearing a "rose based" fragrance. Once I discovered the Creed's, The Caron's, The Guerlain's, the Rosine's, my poor Ombre Rose fell by the wayside, never to return. But...Ombre Rose is an Oriental and is now considered a "retro rose". It is making a big comeback since it is still a lovely fragrance and is very affordable.
Jean-Charles Brosseau was looking for a perfume that would bring back the memories of his grandmother's face powder, his youth, family Sunday gatherings and a perfume that would also suggest hats and furs! He proposed this idea to Americans who immediately saw its potential for success. The fragrance and the perfume bottle were created and what followed was a real infatuation for this perfume which dared to combine gourmet praline and cosmetic notes. This feminine scent possesses a blend of rosewood, geranium, rose, cedarwood, honey, vanilla and musk. Don't forget the matching powder...
Eau Rosee by Mariella Burani
Eau Rosee by Mariella Burani is a floral (citrus and roses )fruity fragrance for women. Eau Rosee notes are orange, mandarin orange, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are iris, coconut, violet, peach, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley and rose; base notes are tonka bean, amber, coconut, vanilla and oakmoss. It is from the Italian design house of Mariella Burani
Introduced in 1997, Mariella Burani Eau Rosee like a newly-blossomed rose in a field of sunflowers. Fresh and delicate, Eau Rosee is a natural concentrate of different yet unique nuances, combining sparkling aldehydic top notes, delicate and sweetly spiced heart notes, and a base warmed by accents of amber, wood and face powder.
Mariella Burani by Mariella Burani is a oriental fragrance for women. Mariella Burani was launched in 1993. Notes are tarragon, bergamot, brazilian rosewood and lemon; iris, jasmine, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley,rose, amber, sandalwood, tonka bean, patchouli, musk, benzoin, vanilla and vetiver. This is classified as a flowery fragrance.
Lorenzo Villoresi Alamut
Alamut is a journey to the Orient, a fragrant arabesque. A spellbinding perfect fragarance that is warm and comforting yet very glamorous and sexy. Staring at the ruby red bottle, I imagine that a ruby gem would smell like this fragrance. Notes of Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmin, Rosewood and exotic flowers, Narcissus, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom, Labdanum, Amber, Musk, Amyris, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Benzoin, leather. Blooms in the summer and is also perfect for fall and winter. Top ten.
“The rich, opulent and velvety flowers of a Thousand and one night, dreams of secret gardens in the moonlight of the fresh oriental night."
Lafco NY and Aedes
Le Maroc pour elle
Andy Tauer Perfumes
Our dear friend Perfumer Andy Tauer has become a world-wide cult classic favorite; Le Maroc pour elle is one of his earlier fragrances. Le Maroc pour elle is a sunny oriental perfume for women and is called "a fragrant dream built on Maghreb roses and Moroccan jasmine. A truly unique and passionate perfume, shining golden in its flacon."
Le Maroc pour elle is the perfume of the Moroccan rose at dawn, combined with the seductive evening scent of jasmine. The flower fragrances melt into the enchantment of cedar wood from the High Atlas, forming a truly sensual oriental perfume. The head note is composed of fresh citrus and hints of lavender. Cedar wood forms the perfume body, gently combined with the balm of oriental woods.
Andy Tauer's vision was "Le Maroc pour elle, eau de parfum, is the sunny scent of the Maghreb rose and jasmine. It was my dream to create a truly feminine perfume that is oriental and natural in its appearance. You will find in this perfume absolutes of rose and jasmin absolute combined with the essential oil from cedarwood of the High Atlas. With these natural treasures I painted a fragrant picture of the Maghreb that will transform you into a land of enchantment and erotic dance"
Red Roses Jo Malone
Red Roses Jo Malone is composed of seven types of roses from around the world, Red Roses is a surprisingly clean, voluptuous scent. With a heart of crushed violet leaves and hints of lemon, it unfolds like a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers.
Enticing top notes of lemon and spearmint tease the senses, while hints of crushed violet leaves add a fresh yet sensual sparkle. The fragrance lingers delicately on the skin, with sandalwood, sensual musk and clove lending a lasting allure.
Jo Malone fragrances have become an international hit since first appearing on the Oprah show.
Review by Victoria Austin
Le Maroc Pour Elle is one of those exquisitely crafted scents with a lot of presence...opening the vial of Le Maroc Pour Elle, I felt I had loosed a genie from the bottle, and one whiff of this wickedly delicious juice sent me on a sensory magic carpet ride. The combination sent me spinning with warmth until I reached the heights of release to awaken on my beautiful carpet ride overlooking dawn in Casablanca, deeply spent and sighing upon landing to a heavenly, rich ambry/woodsy drydown that lingers from morning to evening on my skin. Le Maroc Pour Elle is a fragrance ancient and dramatic, soulful and earthy. All that and a bag of jewels and silk saris while being chased around the Kasbah by Rudolph Valentino
Le Maroc Pour Elle is not a fragrance for ingénues. It should be worn with a disclaimer. I immediately spritzed and wore this jewel to work. I was nearly trampled at the elevator with people wanting to know what I was wearing. I feel exotic and bejeweled and every bit the beguiling woman with every spritz from the bottle of this masterpiece from Andy Tauer, a fragrance genie!
-Victoria Austin
Santa Maria Novella Rose Rosa Cologne
Symbolizing, love, honor and nobility, these flowers grow wild in the hills of Tuscany where they get their special scent. This fragrance is dedicated to the delicate aroma of the cabbage rose, a flower with millions of years of history. A very feminine, flowery scent with fresh undertones.
SMN Rose Water. This exquisite water infused with rose petals from the Florentine hills is an original recipe known from Dante's time. It is famous for its antiseptic, purifying and anti-oxidant properties, reduces puffiness under the eyes, protects the skin against aggressive environmental elements and relieves tired, aching muscles in the bath.
The Santa Maria Novella Rosewater can also be used as a linen rinse. In the wash, it leaves its incredible rose scent and disinfecting properties on all your washables. Simply add a capful to the rinse cycle, or a tablespoon to the ironing water.
For a comprehensive list of rose fragrances, if you have not yet seen it, please visit Roses and More Roses. Part Three next issue, twenty more fragrances.
If YOU have a rose fragrrance you would love to see here, please email me with your request.
Le Maroc pour elle features the sweet rose of Morocco with Moroccan Petitgrain (bitter orange), French Lavender, red Mandarin, Moroccan Rose absolute, Moroccan Jasmin absolute, Moroccan Cedarwood from the High Atlas, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Le Maroc pour Elle is an exotic feminine scent that evokes the pleasure of passion. His other "rose" fragrance is Incense Rose.
Avery Gilbert
Museum 4711 in Cologne
