Anais Biguine, the perfumer for the niche line Jardins D'Ecrivains (Garden of the Writers) has created a fragrance collection that delights both bibliophiles and perfumistas alike. For her fifth perfume, Mme Biguine interprets the hero/heroine of Virginia Woolf's 1928 historical masterpiece Orlando, (also a semi bigraphical novel based in part on the life of Woolf's lover Vita Sackville West) who was born Lord Orlando during the Elizabethan Era and awakens in the body of a woman during the 18th century as Lady Orlando.
It is said that when actress Tilda Swinton (who played the adrogynous character in the 1992 movie) read the book she embraced it as a practical guide to life.
Quirky blends with the eclectic and timeless in the new fragrance which is based on the fantasy and adventure of Orlando's life and travels.
"An unusal character comes through in the top notes, before the transcendent heart of the perfume draws you in. The warm base notes conveys the delicate spirit".
Top Notes: Orange, Pink Pepper, Ginger
Middle Notes: Amber, Patchouly, Cloves
Base Notes: Gaiac, Balsam of Peru and Musk
Orlando will be available world wide September 2013 and is an Eau de Parfum for men and women
100 ml/ 85 Euros-$110 USD
-Michelyn Camen, Editor, In Chief
Source: Anais Biguine