New Niche Fragrance Review: Serge Lutens La Vierge de Fer + Lily Amongst the Thorns Draw
Like a lily amongst the thorns, Serge Lutens brings us La Vierge de Fer, The iron Maiden, a heady lily floral perfume that flashes back to perfumes of the past,
New Niche Fragrance Review: Maria Candida Gentile Noir Tropical and Finisterre + Sultry Jungle, Spiritual Sea Draw
Perfumer Maria Candida Gentile has produced two new fragrances, Noir Tropical and Finisterre. One is a sultry vanilla, and the other a spiritual journey to the sea; both are lovely.
New Niche Fragrance Review: Moscow City Exclusive Le Labo Benjoin 19 + From Russia With Love Draw
Le Labo Benjoin 19 was inspired by the first meeting between Anna Karenina and Count Vronsky in Moscow. It is full of passion and sensuality, destined to be a classic. Many of the Le Labo city exclusives are enticing, but I haven’t broken the must-have barrier. I must have a bottle of this.
New Perfume Review: Dita Von Teese Erotique + The Scent of Sex and Seduction Draw
Dita Von Teese continues her foray into fragrance with Erotique, an adventure in carnality that is a worthy successor to Rouge and her original perfume. Ms. Von Teese holds the lock and key to your senses, dangling from the golden bottle.
New Niche Perfume (and Candle) Review: Gwendolyn-Mary Pavane 1, 2 & 3 + Scent and Music Draw
Inspired by the transporting qualities of music, Kathleen Laccinole created a line of fragrances and candles inspired by the music of Gabriel Fauré’s Pavane in F-sharp minor, Op. 50, Felix Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March and Maurice Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte
New Niche Fragrance Review: Aether Arts Perfume No. 4 John Frum + Cargo Cult Draw
Experience this year’s Burning Man theme of the “Cargo Cult” with a perfume called John Frum by Amber Jobin of Aether Arts, inspired by the cargo cult on Tanna Island in Vanuatu.