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Take a moment to guess: what do you think were the top new fragrance launches last year? I know I was surprised….
Anyone who is a habitual reader of the various perfume forums and blogs already knows that a little scandal erupted over the past few days. To make a terribly long story short, the idea has been floated that one or more perfume bloggers possibly a) accepted payment for writing favorable reviews and/or b) reviewed perfumes favorably because they had been gifted with free bottles from fragrance companies.
The issue has already been adequately covered elsewhere, so I will just quickly state my own experience and policies…
“We are like painters: some use simple colors, others prefer sophisticated ones. It's the result that matters”. With over half a century of professional experience under his belt, Guy Robert knows what he's talking about. He grew up among perfumers, trained many talented noses throughout his career, and created a few brilliant fragrances of his own. His book Les sens du parfum reads like a straightforward, down-to-earth tutorial for novice perfumery students: what does it take to master this difficult craft, and where does one start? Besides providing a fascinating insight in the world of the modern perfumer, this book also serves as a practical guide for perfumistas. (French-speaking perfumistas, to be precise.)
The first three chapters of the book cover perfume history, the sense of smell, and fragrant raw materials…
Later this month, Christian Dior will launch Dior Homme Cologne, a lighter, fresher version of 2005’s Dior Homme Eau de Toilette.
The original Dior Homme fragrance has been reworked by perfumer François Demachy, and the original notes of iris, vetiver and leather are now joined by citrus fruits, bergamot, tangerine and orange blossom…