Latest news from the fragrance world and other interesting reading
The Guerlain’s newest release Insolence, a berry and iris composition, can already be previewed at Bergdorf Goodman in New York. You can call Jason at the Guerlain boutique to reserve it or to request a fragrance strip, (212) 872-2734.
Bergdorf Goodman Beauty Week starts on Monday, June 5th and lasts through Sunday, June 11th. If you spend $200 in the Cosmetic Department, you receive a free lavender leather cosmetic bag full of deluxe size travel products from Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Darphin, Erno Laszlo, Kiehl’s, Lancome, Revive, Sjal, Slatkin, Tarte, Trush Mcevoy, Yves Saint Laurent and others. The phone orders are available, (212) 872-2734.
What does your favorite fragrance say about your personality? According to Toronto-based fragrance expert, Marian Bendeth, it can say a lot. There is extensive research on the relationship between scent preferences and personality traits, therefore it is quite a fascinating topic. Please see the full article in Lifewise Beauty.
Marilyn Miglin was commissioned by the Chicago Field Museum for their exhibit “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs,” to create the oils capturing the scents considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians. The collection includes Spikenard, Olibanum, Palm, Myrrh, Juniper, Fo-Ti-Tieng, and Lotus.
For the limited edition of Kingdom summer fragrance, Alexander McQueen drew on the theme of ancient Greece, which also appeared in his spring/summer 2006 fashion collection. The flacon is graced by the images of Aphrodite and Galatea. The perfume is the EDT formulation of the original sultry EDP, with notes of bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, ginger, pink pepper and myrrh. Although the summer versions rarely inspire me, Kingdom Summer seems quite interesting. I do confess to finding the original quite intriguing.
Actually, I recently came across two summer limited editions that were quite lovely: one was by Van Cleef & Arpels and another by Boucheron. Based on the peony flower, First pour l’Eté from Van Cleef & Arpels retains the aldehydic floral heart of the original jasmine rich First, however the drydown is marked by the transparent fruitiness. However, my favorite summer edition turned to be Boucheron Eau Légère, an apricot sweetened floriental take on the opulence of the original. If the original takes me into a ballroom of the Winter Palace, Eau Légère offers a stroll through the gardens of Tsarskoe Selo, a beloved summer residence of Russian monarchy. In fact, I would be tempted to wear Boucheron Eau Légère all year round.
Photos and notes via Moodiereport.
Recording of a seminar.
Luca and Victoria speak for 1.5h on topics included, but not limited to: vintage perfumes, our favorite fragrances, trends we hate, industry gossip. No one will be spared. All will be entertained. Funds will be used to support charity projects in Ukraine.
Recording of our session on the future of perfumery.
Price: €50
Class location: Brussels
Date: contact for availability
Class duration: 2.5 hours
200€/per person
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.
