Niche line Escentric Molecules has launched Molecule 01 + Cistus, a new variation on 2005’s Molecule 01 (Iso E Super)…
Les Indemodables Iris Perle, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz L’Or{ris} & Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris ~ fragrance reviews
I’ve been wearing rose-centered perfumes since I was in grade school, and rose will always be a true love for me; along the way, however, I’ve also learned to appreciate iris fragrances. Tucked amongst the roses in my perfume cupboard, there’s a smaller stash of iris-themed samples and bottles for various moods and occasions: Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendré for a tailored, modern iris; Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre for a dressed-up, makeup-and-jewelry iris; Comme des Garçons Sticky Cake for a sweet, quirky fleurmand iris. Meanwhile, my mother has been wearing Le Labo Iris 39 for years and it smells great on her, and my friend N. is a longtime devotée of Chanel No. 19, so I’ve had many opportunities to admire iris on other perfume-lovers.
I think iris has been on my mind (and nose) lately because I received a sample of Les Indémodables Iris Perlé…
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Black Tea, Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood & Molecule 01 + Ginger ~ new fragrances
Niche line Escentric Molecules line has introduced a second set of variations on 2005’s Molecule 01 (Iso E Super): Molecule 01 + Black Tea, Molecule 01 + Guaiac Wood and Molecule 01 + Ginger. (The first set was Molecule 01 + Patchouli, Molecule 01 + Iris and Molecule 01 + Mandarin…)
Towards upcycling
Geza Schoen, Founder and Perfumer behind the cult brand Escentric Molecules, cites an ecological awareness as directing the industry towards upcycling: ‘perfume houses like the IFF have come up with a range of fascinating new products, i.e. a coca-based raw material that uses the shells of the fruit that have been thrown away.’ Similarly Isabelle Lewenhaupt, founder of Bjork and Berries, says that ‘all of our eau de perfumes contain organic fermented alcohol, which is made from organic food waste such as sugarbeets.’
— Read more in How fragrance has unleashed the power of nature at Marie Claire UK.
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli, Molecule 01 + Iris & Molecule 01 + Mandarin ~ new fragrances
Niche line Escentric Molecules line will launch three variations on 2005’s Molecule 01 (Iso E Super): Molecule 01 + Patchouli, Molecule 01 + Iris and Molecule 01 + Mandarin…