PSA: the next Freebiemeet will be on the 20th of this month.
Today, our standard open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite “fight the chill” perfume, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Britney Spears has launched Sunset Fantasy. The new fruity floriental fragrance for women is a flanker to 2005′s Britney Spears Fantasy…
Tempting packaging from Jo Malone, again: "A luxurious miniature Hand Cream Collection. Encased in exclusive, London-inspired designs. Hand-illustrated by celebrated British artist Helen Beard. Infused with our most-loved scents. Tantalizing Lime Basil & Mandarin. Mellow English Pear & Freesia. Opulent Peony & Blush Suede. Lightweight. Easily absorbed. With apricot kernel oil to help nourish and protect. Drenching hands in moisture." Three 30 ml hand creams for $60 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
For stellar examples, you need look no further than Brooklyn, the land of arts and crafts. Niche perfumery partakes of both. On the one hand, blending perfumes requires a practical set of skills; on the other, niche perfumers have a very precise artistic vision for each fragrance they conceptualize. They’re no strangers to other art forms: notable Brooklyn-based olfactory artists come from the realms of music, animation, fine arts and haute cuisine.
— From In the Niche Fragrance Market, Brooklyn Has Scents of Its Own at The Bridge.
