Cherry Red: From Runway to Perfumes

A new season brings new fashion trends which often make their way into the perfume bottle, and this year, there’s a new pop of flavor for your fragrance wardrobe. Cherry red is this Autumn’s “it” color. From runway straight to the perfume shelf, we got cherry scents which are tart and smoky, leathery and boozy. Here are my topContinue reading “Cherry Red: From Runway to Perfumes”

What Is Love?

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of the “What is love?” project by Givaudan, the eminent global leader in fine fragrances. This innovative initiative translates the language of love and seduction among Gen Z into captivating olfactive creations, presented within an immersive experience in collaboration with Highsnobiety.  This exclusive event will soon enchant ParisContinue reading “What Is Love?”

STATE OF MIND BUTTERFLY MIND

“Butterfly love is similar to rushing water; it falls, it rolls, it runs away murmuring: it will dry up losing the source, born from a storm, it has its length of time.”Pierre – Joseph Bernard. Bai Mu Dan, or White Peony, is at the center of this fragrance and it gives it the perfect boneContinue reading “STATE OF MIND BUTTERFLY MIND”

Kyoto Diptyque Le Grand Tour

Diptyque sure knows how to create sensory experiences, and I truly enjoyed visiting their recent pop-up in NYC, Le Grand Tour. Kyoto was an absolute highlight for me, a peppery vegetal opening of beetroot, mineral fog accord, and soft Turkish rose with dual personalities. One is green and earthy while the other is dark andContinue reading “Kyoto Diptyque Le Grand Tour”

Anouche Scented Candle by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

ANOUCHE by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a mouthwatering rose jam scented candle. I am completely with candles, as they help me feel cozy, centered and transported. Quality wise, this is one of the best I have purchased so far. Anouche rekindles the pleasures of the small apartment where Francis lived in with his maternal grandparentsContinue reading “Anouche Scented Candle by Maison Francis Kurkdjian”

Nautica Oceans

In the midst of the golden fall I still crave the fresh salty ocean.  You know how much I love the niche offerings yet I reach for designer just as often (it all comes down to the mood) I have a soft spot for any Nautica fragrances as my dad, uncles and most friends hadContinue reading “Nautica Oceans”