Listen to Laurice Rahme of Bond no. 9 and perfumer Maurice Roucel talking about "The Smell of Success" on WNYC radio. Scroll down to the third segment; it is about 26 minutes long. Much of the discussion centers on the Bond line of fragrances, but there are also some interesting tidbits about more general perfume-related matters. Many thanks to the anonymous person who sent me the link!
Bond no. 9 New Haarlem ~ fragrance review
With notes of bergamot, cedarwood, coffee, vanilla, patchouli and lavender, Bond no. 9 enters the world of gourmand unisex fragrance with the triumphant New Haarlem. A warm, rich, intoxicating aroma by perfumer Maurice Roucel, this 2003 launch is sure to please those looking for a totally original Bond.
The scent opens with a rich, dark, and creamy blast of coffee, vanilla and cedar. As the scent relaxes on the skin, a slightly herbal and powdery, albeit very faint, lavender note begins to surface, and that’s pretty much the entire story. Not as heavy or cloying as it might sound, the scent actually dries down with a very subtle sillage…
Perfume review: Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist
Iris Silver Mist was launched in 1994. It is one of the few Serge Lutens fragrances that is not attributed solely to nose Christopher Sheldrake; it was created by Maurice Roucel, either alone or in collaboration with Christopher Sheldrake. The notes are iris pallida root, galbanum, cedar, sandalwood, clove, vetiver, musk, benzoin, incense, and white amber.
Iris Silver Mist starts with damp, dirt-caked roots, spicy and peppery, with a touch of dry, mossy green…
Alessandro Dell' Acqua Woman in Rose, Guess for women ~ new fragrances
Alessandro Dell’Acqua has released Woman In Rose in Italy, and will launch the fragrance worldwide starting in October:
The scent is described as a fresh/floral combination. The juice opens on notes of bergamot, pink pepper and an exotic Caipirinha accord. The heart is a blend of sambac jasmine, freesia and mint…
Liz by Liz Claiborne, Dunhill Fresh , Escada ~ new fragrances
The latest Liz Claiborne fragrance, Liz, is now in stores:
The scent, by Jean-Marc Chaillan, Pascal Gaurin and Laurent Le Guernec…