French niche line Jul et Mad will introduce Les White, a new trio of luxury fragrances, in June. Néa, Nin-Shar and Garuda were inspired by lost civilizations…
By Kilian Single Malt ~ new fragrance
French niche line By Kilian has launched Single Malt, a new fragrance for the brand’s boutique in Harrod’s Salon de Parfums. Single Malt follows prior exclusives Apple Brandy (for New York City) and Vodka on the Rocks (for Moscow)…
By Kilian Addictive State of Mind ~ new fragrances
Niche line By Kilian will launch Addictive State of Mind, a new series of fragrances for men. The first three scents, Intoxicated, Light My Fire and Smoke for the Soul, will debut in October…
Olfactive Studio Lumiere Blanche ~ fragrance review
“A mild and enveloping perfume, Lumière Blanche is a comforting cocoon, between milky mildness and cold spices. It evokes the sweltering heat from the sun at its zenith, which erases colors, leaving only a blinding white hue; it surprises with its spicy freshness.” — Olfactive Studio
I’ve been a fan of Olfactive Studio since 2012, when the niche line was introduced in the United States; I’ve already reviewed Still Life, but I must admit that Lumière Blanche is my favorite. It was developed for Olfactive Studio by perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur and its composition includes notes of cardamom, star anise and cinnamon; iris, almond milk and cashmere wood; and cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean and white musks. It was inspired by a photograph by Massimo Vitali (above), showing a sunlit beach with pure white sand; like all the fragrances in the Olfactive Studio collection, its name also refers to the techniques and effects of photography.
I like Lumière Blanche so much that I almost don’t want to talk about it…
By Kilian Apple Brandy ~ fragrance review
Apple Brandy is new from niche line By Kilian. It’s exclusive to the brand’s boutique in New York City (boo! hiss! we hate localized perfume exclusives!) and according to brand founder Kilian Hennessy, is meant as a “bit of a wink to the Big Apple and cognac”.
And hey, that’s just what it is, so much so that this will be a shorter review than usual. Apple Brandy opens as a fruity rum cocktail, liberally garnished with apple slices. It warms quickly, taking on heavier oak and amber notes. Within a few minutes, it’s closer to something you might reasonably call brandy…