Anjali Perfumes
Anjali Vandemark is a self-taught independent perfumer and the owner of Anjali Perfumes. Born and raised in Nagpur, India, she lives in Bainbridge Island, Washi...
La Fleur by Livvy A Walk In Giverny
‘Impressions’ is the new collection of La Fleur by Livvy, an artisanal botanical line based in Colorado and founded by perfumer Olivia “Livvy” Larson. The colle...
Perris Monte Carlo Mimosa Tanneron
There’s a vivid olfactive memory imprinted in my mind: the aroma of mimosas that spread throughout the entire living room of our house in Italy growing up. I re...
Parfums Dusita Moonlight in Chiangmai
Moonlight in Chiangmai is Dusita’s latest well-acclaimed release and the first fragrance I’ve had the pleasure of trying from this elegant Paris-based brand. Wi...
Francesca dell’Oro Page 29
Francesca dell’Oro Page 29 is a multilayered perfume that encloses different smells, sensations, textures, images. I first tried the fragrance in early 2019 but...
Hové Parfumeur Purple Violet and Spanish Moss
I’ve loved perfumes all my life, but I don’t limit myself when it comes to good scents. I love fragrant bar soaps and body lotions too. The New Orleans independ...
Masque Milano Romanza
The main concept of the Italian luxury brand Masque Milano is to compose fragrances inspired by the different “Acts and Scenes” of an olfactory “Opera of Life”....
Frassaï El Sur Collection
I am back to talk about Frassaï, the first woman-owned niche fragrance house from Argentina founded by creative director Natalia Outeda. I discovered this house...
Vireo Perfumes
I’d love to start 2021 talking about an exciting fragrant discovery I made in 2020, the independent perfume house Vireo Perfumes. Its founder and owner, Kaitlyn...
Five Fragrances for the Winter Holidays
What comes to mind when I think of winter holidays? Snow, chilly sunny days, cozy rooms, fireplaces and candles, hot cocoa, coffee drinks, rich foods. I also th...