More on the recently released 5th Avenue After Five from Elizabeth Arden, which was created by nose Olivier Gillotin:
The fragrance opens on notes of black plum, bergamot and coriander. The heart is a blend of muguet, jasmine, saffron…
Home fragrance from Jacques Garcia
Jacques Garcia’s home fragrance is a rainfall of orange blossom petals delicately underscored by a smoky vanilla note. A honeyed breeze embraces gentle floral accords, accentuating their sweetness and radiance. A melody of orange blossom usually fades rather quickly, however in this case, smooth resinous cedar grounds the ethereal opulence of the flowers.
Although using the fragrance as a room spray would transform any confined space into a celestial garden, it would be unfair to reserve it exclusively for this purpose. In fact, I have been using it solely as a personal fragrance upon discovering that it is a wonderful rendition of orange blossom, with a remarkable tenacity…
The Different Company Bois d’Iris ~ fragrance review
Bois d’Iris was launched in 2000 by The Different Company, who reportedly gave nose Jean Claude Ellena and designer Thierry de Bashmakoff (who also designed the bottle for Bvlgari Black) carte blanche to create a unique line of luxury fragrances. Bois d’Iris features notes of iris, vetiver, bergamot, cedar, narcissus, geranium and musk.
Like yesterday’s Hiris, Bois d’Iris is an earthy fragrance, but it is a very different take on earthy. If Hiris is like a walk in the woods with a cool breeze blowing, the sensation of wearing Bois d’Iris is closer to being in an undergound tunnel, with the smell of damp wood and roots.
Bois d’Iris starts off peppery, but with none of the sharp edges that characterize the top notes of Hiris…
Fragrance shopping
Lusciouscargo has moved to a new location in Florida. The store is housed in a converted Craftsman bungalow at 206 Downing Street in New Smyrna Beach, and they will be hosting mimosa Saturdays and special events on Thursday nights. Call (321) 214-0089 for details, or check their website.
The new Miller Harris boutique has opened on the main floor of Saks Fifth Avenue. (via Women's Wear Daily)
La Foret du Parfum, a new boutique on the fourth floor of Harvey Nichols in London, features niche brands such as Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Rance, Il Profumi, Maitre Parfumier et Gantier, and Patyka. (via creativematch)
Perfume Book Report: Scents of Time by Edwin T Morris
Scents of Time, subtitled Perfume From Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century, is a gift set that was published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1999. An outer box sleeve opens to reveal the book along with eight perfume minatures developed by Givaudan to illustrate the “most influential scents in history”: frankincense, rose, sandalwood jasmine, orange blossom, spice, eau de cologne, millefleurs, and sportif.
The text provides a nicely illustrated survey of perfume history. A short introductory chapter introduces the major scent families, along with some basic production techniques and perfume terminology…