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Partnerships between photographers and perfumers are becoming more popular as fragrance is being recognized as an art form.  That is the case  for the latest perfume for Byredo Parfums, 1996.

Inez and Vinoodh Photo: style.com

1996 is a collaboration between Ben Gorham the Creative Director of Byredo and the Dutch photography duo (and husband and wife) Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.  1996 was created by Ben Gorham as a Christmas Card based on an image (Kirsten taken in 1996)  the couple felt embodied their own experiences,evoked the image and the notes they liked. But what began as a creative project became highly sought by an international mix of publishers, editors, stylists who wanted this limited edition for their own use, and now is available to the rest of us.

Head: Juniper Berries, Black Pepper
Heart: Violet, Wood Accords, Iris Root
Base: Patchouli, Amber Black, Vanilla

Debuting at Colette Paris

-Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief

source: Colette and Ben Gorham's facebook page