British niche line Roja Parfums has launched the Tutti Frutti collection, described as “a delicious collection of unexpected Aouds”. The trio includes Candy Aoud, Sweetie Aoud and Fruity Aoud…
Occupy the space
Yes, because you have to occupy the space, the way that music fills a room. This is where I find a very strong relation with music. It’s an argument I have with a friend who is a music composer, when I say I am a perfume composer, he says, ‘Why do you use a word that belongs to music?’ In French, we make the distinction between writing, painting, composing music, but for perfume there is not a proper language. The reason is that it’s only 150 years old, which is nothing compared to visual art or music.
— Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, from The Secret Of Scent: What Does A Nose Know? at Esquire.
Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme ~ new perfume
Tom Ford will launch Noir Pour Femme, a new fragrance in the brand’s signature range. Noir Pour Femme is the feminine counterpart to Tom Ford Noir…
Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, early May 2015
Coming up on May 16: our annual haiku challenge.
Today, our same old weekend open thread: talk about anything you like — the perfume you’re wearing today, the fragrance you think you don’t love anymore, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2015, part 2
The second (and last) set of gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2015, which is coming up soon — Sunday, 10 May.
From Jo Malone, the limited edition White Lilac & Rhubarb candle: “Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb Candle is scented with a daring juxtaposition of tart and vibrant rhubarb, powdery white lilac and sensual rose. It’s the blooming scent of an early summer garden.” 45 hour burn time, $70 at Nordstrom…