There have been some who have advanced the thesis that natural perfumery cannot be considered olfactory art because it does not contain synthetics. I wish I could make those naysayers sit down in front of The Rose With The Broken Neck, and others of Ms. Balahoutis’ fragrances, and challenge them to say these do not rise to the level of olfactory art. Art is art and should be experienced as a whole composition not judged solely on its components. The Rose With The Broken Neck is another example of how Ms. Balahoutis’ deep knowledge allows for her to accomplish anything she wants to do; even living up to a visual title in a bravura performance.

Thanks to Strange Invisible Perfumes we have a sample of The Rose With The Broken Neck to give away to our US readers only. The winner of the random draw is Amber. Please email michelyn@cafleurebon.com with ROSE WITH A BROKEN NECK SAMPLE  as your subject and your mailing details by May 11, 2013 1:00 PM EST. This is a deadline with no exceptions.

Editor's Note: The Rose with the Broken Neck is a limited edition for Spring 2013

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