You know that the summer is coming soon when you see more citrus themed summer editions on the perfume counters. Besides L’Artisan Parfumeur Mandarine, there will be another sweet citrus perfume to try–Donna Karan Essence Mandarin. It includes notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin, petitgrain, jasmine, neroli, oakmoss, vetiver, and styrax. Donna Karan Essence collection includes Lavender, Jasmine, Wenge, Labdanum, and Iris. $95-100 for a 3.4oz Eau de Parfum spray. Via Neiman Marcus
Welcome to Bois de Jasmin! I'm a writer, journalist and professionally trained perfumer. On these pages I explore the world of senses through art, literature, and history. - Victoria
Location: Zoom
Class duration: 1.5 hours
August 18, Sunday, 1:30pm-3:00pm CET
August 24, Saturday, 6pm-7:30pm CET (12pm-1:30pm EST)
55€
Location: Brussels
Class duration: 2.5 hours
200€/per person (50€ reservation deposit)
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Students of all levels of interest in perfumery will find much to learn in this series of lectures. The lecture is designed to sharpen your sense smell and improve your enjoyment and appreciation of scents. You will learn professional smelling techniques and receive personalized tips. You will learn how to smell complex aromas and about the main criteria of a well-made fragrance–and how to look for them.
Online and in-person classes are available.
Dreams are sometimes so good at telling us things that we are not aware of or find hard to acknowledge. I love your poem, the story, and the nostalgic photo.… October 3, 2024 at 3:18am
Hi Victoria, I’ve just found your article but would like even more info if you have it, I was wearing frankincense spiritual sky for prob 30+ years lived it always… October 2, 2024 at 11:53pm
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I too, am chiming in at a much later date, I had bought this a few years ago for my boyfriend, thinking that he would love it. He does really… October 1, 2024 at 7:31pm
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Cynthia: Hi, I’m interested to know more about this new fragrance before I purchase it. I’m a fan of her Signature fragrance but I’m concerned that this one might be too sweet. June 29, 2012 at 10:32am
Victoria: I haven’t smelled it yet on skin, but on blotter it wasn’t too sweet. June 29, 2012 at 11:38am