Chatillon Lux and Maher Olfactive Fragrances
My first interview of 2026 is with artisan perfumer Shawn Maher, founder and perfumer of Chatillon Lux and Maher Olfactive. I first heard of Shawn’s brands in 2...
Category: Artisanal
Aysha Hansen Fine Fragrances
One of the things I love about independent perfumery is the opportunity to explore the work of talented people from every part of the world. The indie scene is ...
La Fleur By Livvy Onam
“Onam is not just another fragrance creation” is the first thing Olivia Larson told me about her most recent creation and the latest addition to Tales of India,...
Wit & West Caldera Flower
Wit & West are back with Caldera Flower, a heavenly and decadent floral fragrance that draws inspiration from the lush beauty of the Baru National Park in C...
Artisan Perfume and Art Pairings
San Francisco. Three days, three exhibitions featuring three women painters, three charming fragrance pairings. I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to kick o...
La Fleur By Livvy Antheia’s Song and Fleur d’Innocence
I’ve been in floral heaven lately, all thanks to Olivia of La Fleur By Livvy, an artisan brand I’ve mentioned quite a bit in the past. A few months back, Olivia...
St. Clair Scents
I’ve loved St. Clair’s fragrances for several years. My perfumer friend Kaitlyn “Kait” ni Donovan introduced me to the brand, praising the sensibility, talent, ...
Sentire X Sainte Cellier
Sentire X Sainte Cellier is a fragrance capsule collection created by Nata Dyshliuk at Sentire Perfumes for Sainte Cellier, the online shop in London owned by f...
Linen Tutu Fragrances
I’ve established many enjoyable relationships in the fragrance community, but only a handful have been happily fortuitous. My connection with Peruvian-American ...
Darren Alan Perfumes Songes À Fleurs
I was instantly intrigued when I heard that Darren Alan was releasing a new scent for spring. So, I was thrilled when he surprised me with a travel size vial of...