Esxence 2019: Best Perfumes and First Impressions (Ida and Michelyn) + Part 1 Draw

Esxence 2019 Collage by Michelyn

Esxence is always abuzz with activity: a teeming hive of bloggers, vloggers, journalists, photographers, perfumers, creative directors, distributors, passionate perfumistas – name one, come all. CaFleurebon is in its 8th year as an Official Media Sponsor, and Esxence 2019 was Sr Editor Ida Meister’s first “official” reporting (although she has visited before but by no means was she unrecognized, she was stopped by many associates/friends/perfumers).

CaFleureBon  Michelyn Camen, Ermano Picco and Ida Meister  April 25, 2019 photo Ermano

This is the first year in my five years that I felt overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time (that is Michelyn since Ida is too polite to say so). No matter how hard we tried we could not get to every booth or attend every event, although we did our best to smell what’s new or about to be released, exploring the ever-burgeoning cornucopia of nascent lines, sitting in on as many panels, discussions, lectures as possible. The big difference this year was the amount of  “vloggers” (note Sebastian Jara of Smelling Great,  our Editor has been attending for several years and always with grace; he is not part of this, nor are the majority of video fragrance reviewers we met there). While there is room for everyone, one has to grumble when you cannot make your appointment because there is an ”influencer” cordoning off the narrow aisles, not everyone but a few.  One  or two brought their own highly-visible entourage complete with groupies, press, videographers, photographers and heaven knows what else. Someone had to say it, so we did. It did however galvanize the blogging community and we hope the fragmentation of how we present fragrance, via the written word or video will play nicer in the near future. There’s room for everyone. Let’s unite not fight.

.At breakfast for the launch of Michael Edwards new book photos by Lucasz of Chemist in the Bottle and Clayton at Esxence 2019

We were a tag team and each other’s shadows and went to the same booths, which might be why we agreed on so many of the new releases and discoveries. We would like to take a stab summarizing some of the patterns/trends we noted as well as the stellar stuff which stopped us in our aromatic tracks. Please bear in mind that this is in no way intended to be complete, but a representation of what we smelled only. With two hundred booths, we only made it to less than half in three days.

Carthusia Tuberosa

The return of pretty perfumes: a renewed interest in what smells lovely and is wearable, for one aspect. Many fragrances we sampled were outright fetching and appropriate for wear in several settings, making them a good go-to: prime example, the latest Carthusia by Luca Maffei, Tuberosa. It’s as happy as it can be, non-mentholated, sparkling, amiable.

Olfative Studio Iris Shot, Rose Shot and  Violet Shot photo Ermano

Sophisticated Soliflores: aka glamorizing the single note/ingredient conceptually, often much more challenging than ‘mixed bouquets’ or other fragrance categories.The rose shone via myriad depictions: Hiram Green’s glorious Lustre; Maître Jean-Claude Ellena’s brilliant oeuvre for Perris Monte Carlo, Rose de Mai; Olfactive Studio’s Rose Shot; Masque Milano Love Kills – to name but a few.

Perris Monte Carlo Arancia di Sicilia, Jasmin du Pays and Rose de Mai

Then there are other solo voices: from Perris Monte Carlo, Jasmin de Pays by Jean Claude Ellena, Perris Monte Carlo Arancia de Sicilia (sweet orange) by  Gian Luca Perris, the fourth in the Italian Collection, and Olfactive Studio’s Violet Shot, Iris Shot, and Rose Shot.

photo:Nishane

Musk as soliflore: Rania J. Musc Moschus, Nishane’s exquisite Muskane by Christian Carbonnel (Saints preserve us, this is perfection for Ida), Essential Parfums The Musc (Calice Becker), the upcoming Maurice Roucel collaboration Musc Panache for Maison Rebatchi (the working title at this present writing). Skin musks are everywhere you look, whether they explore fruity, floral, spicy or fleshy aspects.

Photo Ida© Riviera Lazuli, Pomelo Riviera and Riviera Drive

Fragrance as Escape: Atelier des Ors fêtes the Riviera in its latest collection housed in cobalt glass with gold flakes swimming like exotic fish, Simone Andreoli breathes life into Italy with his Diario Olfattivo, and Martine Micallef envelops us in the blossoms of Grasse with her new Botanique Collection.

Beso Bendito, Beso Canalla, and Beso Negro- From sun-up to sundown

Master perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, too, evokes his beloved Grasse via Perris Monte Carlo Rose de Mai and Jasmin de Pays. Luxuriate on Beso Beach, a new brand collaboration with Carner Barcelona or travel to Greece via Menditerrosa Ithaka.

Goldfield and Banks Velvet Splendour

Indigenous ingredients: Goldfield and Banks (Dimitri Weber) is a prime example, using Australia’s native golden wattle (mimosa originated in the Antipodes) as star player in its newest release Velvet Splendour. Simone Andreoli celebrates Amalfi’s lemon, Sardinia’s fig, and Sicilian almond pastry.

Michelyn and Olivier Durbano who reminded her to breathe  when it became overwhelming

Grasse parades its jasmine, roses, mimosa, and gardens. And of course Olivier Durbano  who has moved to Grasse continues to be a scent beacon and artist amongst all else.

Oud as accompaniment: more recently, oud seems to play nicely with others as opposed to being the star performer – although there are many exceptions to the rule. If you want Big Oud, it’s easy to locate – just follow your nose.

Clayton© Maison Rabatchi

Small companies utilizing big name perfumers: a very astute move on the part of perfume houses. Essential Parfums (Bruno Jovanovič, Antoine Maisondieu,Sophie Labbé, Calice Becker, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto) P.S. the new vanilla has Michelyn patiently waiting for its 2019 late release. Maison Rebatchi (Maurice Roucel, Karine Chevallier, Bertrand Duchaufour, Randa Hammami, Aliénor Massenet), Beso Beach (Olivier Cresp, Annick Menardo, Christophe Raynaud).

Nishane Ani  and Nefs via Ermano

We adored: Perris Monte Carlo Jasmin du Pays (Ida’s dream jasmine) and Arancio di Sicilia (Nishane Muskane and Ani (Cecile Zarokian, from the No Boundaries collection which tells the tale of war and hopes to heal Armenian and Turkish people; ANI also means “memory” in Turkish and during the creation process of the scent, Cem Karabacak, the beloved friend of the creators of NISHANE passed away. NISHANE dedicates this scent to the loving memory (ANI) of Cem Karabacak); Goldfield and Banks Velvet Splendour; Rania J Musc Moschus and M. Micallef Fleur Lumière, which smelled so good on Michelyn someone stole her sample out of her bag!.

 

Hiram Green Luster

We continue with Simone Andreoli’s Diario Olfattivo Fico Nero di Segna; Olfactive Studio’s Iris Shot; Santi Burgas Primal Waters [T] TDM – Torroella De Montgrí…

We will be reviewing many individually so bear with us as we just want to do credit  to these fantastic fragrances.

preview of Antonio Alessandria 2019 perfume Ermano© based on a “clerical theme”

Antonio Alessandro’s new mystery perfume (as yet unnamed, but it’s gorgeous!) has both of us under its spell as does Art and Olfaction winner 2019  artisan Hiram Green’s Lustre, which even rose dissenter Michelyn loved. Think what he did with Hyde… he does with the rose.

Like a Jewel is based on Freddie Mercury from top to bottom notes.

Best Releases at Esxence 2019: Perris Monte Carlo’s Jean-Claude Ellena soliflores captivated both of us. Michelyn agrees and add Masque Milano Kintsugi, Aether Arts Suprae (synthetic exploration of patchouli using an overdose of Akigalawood – a Givaudan capture), Etat Libre D’Orange Experimentum Crucis by Quentin Bisch , Homoelegans Like a Jewel  whichexplores Freddie Mercury from top to bottom notes (Luca Maffei) and Nishane Nefs,  a modern oriental that wins best presentation from Michelyn. This is an Oriental that is boozy, with touches of honey, fig and florals.

Great New Discovery: Plumage Parfums inspired by different birds of paradise (we saw Bertrand Duchaufour at the booth and he is the perfumer for some)

Roberto Dario DFG 1924 and Ida

Wonderful line new to Ida: DFG 1924, perfumes composed by Roberto Dario (Ida’s innamorati are Il Sentiero degli Dei  – a talismanic veil of musky iris cedarwood which feels holy – and Il Risveglio delle Esperidi, a plenitude of juicy citrus and white flowers which make me swoon.

Much missed:  The visionary Vero Kern. There was a memorial for her friends the day we left back to NYC. Our hearts are with Sarah Colton who could not attend Esxence 2019 for personal issues.

Santi Burgas Primal Waters photo Ida

Thanks to many perfumers and Houses  (most represented here) who generously gave us extra samples of over 30 fragrances that were introduced or exhibited at Esxence 2019 we have a draw for a registered CaFleureBon reader for the EU, USA and Canada for a lovely gift bag of new or soon to be released perfumes from Esxence 2019. To be eligible please leave a comment with which of the fragrances sound interesting to you, where you live. Draw closes 5/10/2019

We announce the winners on our site and on our Facebook page, so Like Cafleurebon and use our RSS option…or your dream prize will be just spilled perfume

Please read our friend Lucasz from Chemist in The Bottle first impressions

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86 comments

  • Lucas says:

    Loved reading your first impressions Michelyn & Ida and I agree on many of your remarks.

    There's a growing disharmony between writers and vloggers but I only think it's going to unite the writing part of the community closer to each other.

  • INYA says:

    Thank you for your list of newer releases and pics from Esxense. I'm looking forward to Hiram Green, Nishane and Goldfield and Banks fragrances. This draw is a great chance to sample new perfumes! Luck to all! USA 

  • Timea says:

    That was a very enjoyable article. Which of the fragrances sound interesting to me? Honestly, all of those. I would be so glad if I would be that lucky, to try them all. Thank you very much for the chance. I live in the EU.

  • aud604 says:

    Thank you, I would love the chance to sample these upcoming fragrances!  DFG 1924 and Riviera caught my interest.

    I live in Canada near the USA border.

  • aprilo says:

    Thank you for this summary of your experiences, it's lovely to hear from the experts what it was like there. I'm very excited to try some of the new upcoming releases, I've got my eye on Atelier des Ors, Perris Monte Carlo, and Nishane, as well as some I've not heard of before like Plumage. Thank you for the draw, what a dream to be able to sample some of these! Live in the US.

  • Salem says:

    What a gorgeous experience, it’s lovely to see so many of your wonderful editors and contributors smiling in the photos, really shows the spirit of the event! The name which has resonated with me the most, even if lacking a description, was Ani by Cecile Zarokian. As a person of Turkish origin and, at the same time, member of a minority in the country I live in, I sometimes feel both as a “perpetrator” of persecution, and a person affected by it. The gesture of creating something in order to heal and unite is something remarkable to me. Other than that, as a lover of white florals, I am so curious about Carthusia’s Tuberosa and PMC’s Jasmin du Pays and I’m also interested in Nishane and the newcomers Plumage. Thank you so much for gathering all these beauties and giving us a chance to sample them! From Romania.

  • Vlach says:

    All of them sound interesting to me – the most maybe Muskane by Nishane. Thanks for the draw!

     

    living in Germany, EU

  • Alen says:

    Plumage parfums sounds really great and also curious about the Nishane fragrances (those bottles are really catchy) Thanks for the draw, i am in the EU.

  • fazalcheema says:

    Plumage and Perris Monte Carlo seems intriguing from the list. Musks are back, its 1970s all over again

  • yasmina says:

    Ooh so excited about the new Hiram Green! I don’t watch any vloggers but now I am curious about their differences from the writing community. In the US

  • Timmy Vangtan says:

    You expect "influencers" to play nice when you disrespect us on a blog post. "Hopefully short-lived". If anything I hope is hopefully short-lived is your career as a fragrance blogger. This community is big enough for all of us, and we're all in it because we share the same passion, whether that being in written form or video. If you don't like us vloggers then feel free to start your own convention. Vloggers are not going anywhere. So learn to just accept us for the passion that we all share, adapt to the change, or stay forever bitter like you are now. 

    Also, in regards to the event, I was walking around just fine and I was there all day, everyday. In fact none of my collegues had traffic problems, and no, we don't have a parade of "groupies" behind us. We all made it to our meetings in time. If anyone missed their meetings they only have themselves to blame for. Don't pin it on vloggers. Hold yourself accoutable.

    Lastly, Vloggers don't feel any hatred towards bloggers. We actually enjoy you guy's reviews and we respect all of you for what you do. It's the bad eggs like the author of this article who are spliting the community, simply because we don't share the same format of expression. It honestly makes me sick. Why is there even such a thing as bloggers vs vloggers. It should just be Fragrance Content Creators. Isn't that all we're doing at the end of the day? Making content relating to what we love?

  • fleurdetilleul says:

    I love powdery and rose fragrances, they are my favourite! Therefore I'm mostly curious about Olfactive Studio's, Hiram Green's and Goldfield & Banks' mimosa too! I live in EU.

  • Maya says:

    There ws a lot that interested me. I love pretty in perfumes too! What really caught my attention was mention of two of my favorite perfume lines. First is my number 1, Hiram Green. I am very very excited to try Luster. The other is, much to my surprise, Goldfield and Banks. I love this line and a new perfume from them is exciting. Live in the USA.

  • Video guy says:

    I am a vlogger and I am glad you didn’t single all of us. I was trying to meet with a brand and someone who has a high opinion of themselves literally blocked my way and interrupted my conversation like I didn’t exist. We aren’t all bad and there’s room for all. I follow Cafleurebon mostly first because of Sebastian then because of what I learn. Keep up the great work as you all are the best at what you  do.

    i didn’t get a chance to smell the Perris Monte Carlo and Sultan Pasha was just mentioning  you  led him there so I would love to try that Jasmine de Pays 

    usa 

  • aurora_ru says:

    I read your article with great interest and yes, the upcoming new releases are exciting, but overwhelming at the same time, because i will have to hunt them all down ;). The most touching story is about Ani Nishane, many levels and things come together… I really like the style of Cecile Zarokian, so Ani will be my must try No.1. Then also Hiram Green's Lustre. I will wait for release of Tuberose by Carthusia, even i don't like tuberose scents – just because Carthusia makes top quality things and Luca Maffei is doing big things (like Terra Mia). Have heard great things from another bloggers about Rose Shot and Violet Shot, so those ones go on my list, too. Hope to read more detailed descriptions here, on cafleurebon.

    Thank you! I live in Europe/EU.

  • Amy Leonhardt says:

    Honestly, I’d love to try them all, but really interested to dabble in the new musks. Thanks for sharing your impressions. CA, USA

  • gunmetal24 says:

    I don't wish to take part in the giveaway. But i wanted to expressed thanks for writing about Esxence 2019. I'm looking forward to your many reviews.

    Also, its not mentioned here but I've heard stories of certain 'influencers' collecting free bottles like crazy. I was quite shocked to hear about all this bottle begging and/or gifting and i hope its not endemic of the bigger picture. A sample/ discovery set should be more then enough for a review/ exposure. Honestly as someone who pays for my own bottle, it does turn me off a bit from those houses.

     

  • NiceVULady says:

    Plumage Parfums and Perris Monte Carlo sound really interesting. And who could not want the Atelier des Ors bottles?  I would so look forward to sniffing what was in them.  What a marvelous time you must have had.  I would so love to win that gift bag.  Thanks for describing this wonderful event and thanks for a generous draw.  I'm in the USA

  • Christi says:

    A few sound interesting but I’m such a huge Maurice Roucel fan, and also a huge musk fan (Musc Ravageur being one of my favorites of all time) so naturally Musc Panache for Maison Rebatchi perked my ears up! Thank you for your feedback on Esxence. I’m sad to say it’s too much for me. There is nothing “niche” or “indie” about it anymore. Designers brands are starting to seem more exclusive.. I think if things continue as they are, we will see more exclusive brands that don’t participate becoming more desirable. They will become “niche and indie”, the way they were 10 years ago. You can’t be “indie” and highly commercialized. The two simply do not go together. I’m already pre-mourning. I’m in the USA. Good luck to everyone. 

  • Old Herbaceous says:

    They all sound fascinating! I like the "return to pretty" trend you described. The new Atelier des Ors sound wonderful (I saw one of the beautiful blue bottles in Cannes in January — so lovely) as do the new soliflores, especially anything by M. Ellena. I live in the USA. Thanks for doing this!

  • STFUTIM says:

    Wonderful blog post, I usually don’t comment on posts but felt the end to  after seeing Timmy aka imagine scents spewing such hate, which I hope backfires his little YouTube career. Timmy you really have some nerve to attack someone who’s a legitimate REVIEWER and your elder (who you should RESPECT) over their thoughts & opinions! People like you contaminate this beautiful community, and  you can’t handle criticism. Take your negativity elsewhere, you came to HER BLOG t attack how pathetic! Michelyn we love and adore you keep speaking the truth! 

  • roxhas1cat says:

    I loved the line "unite, not fight". It's a big fragrant world out there for all to share!!  I was most interested in Tuberosa, I'm a big fan of Luca's and fortunately my local shop carries Carthusia.  I like that Oud is playing nicely with others and not grabbing the spotlight, I don't have an oud fragrance, maybe eventually I can find one that I like, I always find the oud over powering.  I'm curious about the new stuff of course.  Plumage caught my eye after you noted that Bertrand has his expertise there.  I hadn't heard of this line before.  Thanks for doing the "tough" job of going to Italy while I work with kindergartners to keep me updated.  Great article!!!  USA.  

  • Malka Gittel bas Reuven says:

    Dario’s iris and cedar creation intrigues me. I see a woman polishing the wood in an old church or synagogue, last week’s flowers being removed, beeswax candle scent in the background. But the skin musks!  Also amazing!  

    I live in the US and only dream of getting to the shows. 

  • recursivemask says:

    I find the trends in perfume really interesting! I'm pretty interested in the "musk as soliflore" concept that's being explored, and I hope to see more non-"flore" soliflores come to market! I'm also interested in those "big ouds" you mentioned – perhaps theres an oriental oud that's coming out. I'm in the US.

  • parfumxvee says:

    Looks like a lot of fun, and of course sniffing all kinds of new exciting creations is always the best. I must say, 

    Those new Atelier des Ors blue bottles are stunning, I am a sucker for packaging so will have to check them out and see if the juice matches the bottle lol. 

    Thank you for keeping us posted with all these cool events and fragrances! 

    I also noticed a comment by Timmy “imagine scents” which was incredibly disappointing and down right disgusting. Nobody should be talked to that way on their own blog, his own words and actions showcased everything that is wrong with fragcomm, influencers who think they are above experts and people who have been in the industry for many years simply because they make some videos online and ask for money on patreon.  I been reading this blog for years and will continue to do so, most credible site for all things fragrance and news. Xo love, V 

  • Timmy Vangtan says:

    @STFUTIM I'm actually a fan of these blogs but her statement about vloggers were disrespectful, not constructive. I'm pointing out the flawed in her logic. The person who can't seem to take critisim here is you. I gave her the respect by commenting with my real name.So she knows who she is talking to a real person. 

    Also, no one is a "legitimate" reviewer. Fragrance reviewing is all opinion, everyone has an opinion. Anyone can be a "legitimate" reviewer. This is not the tech world where we review base on specs that can be proven on paper. This is fragrance where emotions are used to judge the products. Something smelling good or bad, high quality or not, it's all opinion based. Anyone with a liking for fragrance can review, that's what awesome about this community. It's clear to me you're more about the elistism than the passion, and because of that whether you say is just petty at best.

  • Timmy Vangtan says:

    At the time of my second comment, it seem the blog post has been edited. Thank you staff of Cafleurbon for correcting the post and not generalizing all vloggers as troublesome. 

  • Timmy Vangtan says:

    For context. here is what the blog use to say

    "The big difference this year was the amount of vloggers (note Sebastian Jara our Editor has been attending for several years and always with grace; he is not part of this hopefully short-lived phenomena). While there is room for everyone, one has to grumble when you cannot make your appointment because there is an”influencer” with an entourage cordoning off the narrow aisles. Some brought their own highly-visible entourage complete with groupies, press, videographers, photographers and heaven knows what else."

  • Crazyperfumelover says:

    I just want  to tell Imagine scents that he’s really out of his league here. Do you know how well respected Cafleurebon is by everyone in the industry from the perfumers to the readers which is why they have the best writers and Video reviewer. As far as being an influencer 2000 followers really. That being said  hopefully the frag community will get it together and respect each other. Can’t wait to see more 

    atelier des Ors, Nishane and Masque Milano caught my eye 

    I must try some of Olivier Durbano too since he is really thought highly of and I have heard great things about his Black Tourmaline and  rose quartz 

     

  • Carol Sasich says:

    What a great recap ! I am always and forever looking for the perfect orris so happy to read of a few..esp the musky cedar one that Ida l9ved . But most of all I l99k forward to Hiram Green Lustre !  And a new musk from Roucel ?

    I'm in the US and thank you !

  • adrienne says:

    I'm so excited for the soliflores! Especially the Hiram Green. I'm in the US. And thanks!!

  • Arvin_0 says:

    Aside from the gorgeous bottles, Atelier des Ors also offers excellent quality fragrances. I'm definitely excited to try their Botanique collection. Greetings from Hayward, California.

  • Loredana O says:

    Thanks for your shared impressions. I would like to try all the new perfumes…all are very interesting…but solo voices from Perris Monte Carlo sounds more interesting gor me. I live in EU.

  • marcopietro says:

    Your report from Exsence is an annual appointment now indispensable that I read with pleasure and it's a source of suggestions and hints for next olfactory research. Many ideas to choose priorities, my attention was especially attracted by musc fragrances, Nishane's Muskane in first. Riviera Collection by Atelier des Ors has beautiful bottles and I absolutely have to test as soon as possible the latest Homo Elegans release, an uncommon brand that I love. I am in EU. Thanks!

  • Amer says:

    Muskane by Nishane got me really curious. I remember Ida loved Musc Tonkin by Parfum d'Empire as well which was one of my favorites of all time so my expectaitions from Muskane are well justified. I have faith in the new trend of musk based compositions and expect great and innovative things to come from it. EU resident here.

  • Laurentiu says:

    I would love to test the offerings from Atelier des Ors. This new collection ispired by the French Riviera seems to me as a new approach. The other offerings of this house are oriental and opulent, but I am sure that this new fragrances will also retain the luxury, but will be more fresh and cool.

    I am in EU. Thanks!

     

  • m3000 says:

    Thank you all for your reports from this event! 

    I'm most interested in Nishane Ani and Menditerrosa's latest Ithaka. And then to follow the usage of Oud as a regular ingredient. I'm curious about this and wonder how this will work. I would love to win a sample bag to Germany. 

  • Cynthia says:

    I can't imagine the frustration of being able to only see half of the booths in three days but can easily imagine that could happen. And I love the goss about the vlogger divas…tell me more! Did I mention how jealous I am ?I Such a wealth of perfumes and only two arms to spray, paper just isn't the same. You didn't mention a perfume that doesn't sound interesting to me but two that stood out: Plumage Perfumes for the most original inspiration I've heard of late and both of your choice, Perris Monte Carlo Jasmine because 1) Perris Monte Carlo is a brand I need to explore and 2) I've never met a jasmine I couldn't appreciate. And let me reiterate, I love the photo at the top. I imagine one of those tv reality shows:  you three swoop in to someone's life, aka the Fab Five, but instead of houses and appearance you transform their life with the perfect scent. Just a thought!

  • bigscoundrel says:

    These all look and sound great, but I'm most interested in Plumages Parfums. An entire house built around inspirations from birds of paradise makes me very curious to try their offerings. I'm in the USA.

  • smurfy gurly says:

    I'm really glad this post was edited because as a vlogger myself I felt slightly disappointed that we all be tarred with the same brush, if someone was rude then shame on them, regardless of the format or platform they use to review fragrances.  I didn't see any rude behaviour myself fortunately and had a wonderful time.  It was my first time at Exsence and will not be my last!  Please don't include me in the giveaway as I was lucky enough to be gifted several samples that will keep me in reviews for the foreseeable future.  I just wanted to add that I really enjoy the reveiws on cafleurbon as well as fragrantica and other individual blogs such as the Candy Perfume Boy and I know there is a bit of a divide between bloggers and vloggers in some cases but I hope we can all unite as one awesome smelling group of perfume obsessed weirdos! (no offence meant but it is a bizarre hobby to most).

  • Doni Light says:

    It's unfortunate to hear about the divide that ostensibly exists between the 'b' and 'v' style loggers, but I'm confident that unity will ultimately prevail.  However, I find it interesting that the observations made my both parties regarding some of the trends and directions of the event were quite similar.  Nevertheless, I sincerely hope the experience was still enjoyable.  So many fragrances – so little time!!!  Definitely would be interested in sniffing Arancio di Sicilia, Nefs and Velvet Splendour.  Canada.

  • Mara says:

    as a long time reader I love the Esxence posts and learn so much about new releases. Perris Monte Carlo and Masque Milano are two favorites so I was most interested in hearing about those. Looking forward to the rest of everyone’s reports 

    USA 

     

  • Cathi says:

    i love the trend of new musks and very excited to know more  about the Olfactive Studio and Atelier des Ors 

    Great report and I live in Canada 

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    Wow I don't even know where to start to respond to your question of which frangrances sound interesting. They certainly all do. And if I feel overwhelmed by the few descriptions you've offered I can't even imagine attempting to sniff 200 booths in 3 days. This was a really fun read and I appreciate the descriptions which really allowed me to fantasize of attending Esexence myself. I do think the recent nods to Freddie Mercury are quite interesting. Too bad he weren't here to see all that is being done in his honor. Thank you for the draw. I am in the US.

  • audesko1 says:

    Boy, what an article.  I loved hearing about all the new scents to be released.  I would love to win a goody bag of new ones.  So many sound amazing.  Especially the Atelier dos Ors brilliant blue bottles.  The new Hiram Green's Lustre sounds wonderful!  USA

  • damianachi says:

    I have been following the Esxence event and hope to attend one day! The number of brands and perfumes is overwhelming, but some of the fragrances that seem especially interesting are Plumage Parfums, Like A Jewel, and Hiram Green's Lustre. I would love to sample other creations and I live in the USA.

  • Dubaiscents says:

    I’ve never been this exhibition but, I certainly can sympathize with how overwhelming these sort of events can be. Thank you for bringing us as much info as you do about the new scents and houses! I am really looking forward to all the new Nishani scents, especially Ani. Also the three new “shots” by Olfactive Studio and, of course, the new Hiram Green Lustre sounds amazing! Thank you for the chance to try some of these in advance of their releases! I am in the US  

     

  • Onyinye says:

    I love all of them but Plumages Parfums sounds awesome. 

    I live in USA. 

  • samppahoo says:

    I am excited about Nishane releases, Goldfield and Banks, Atelier des Ors and the house of Micallef. Thanks for the generous draw, glad you had fun in Italy! From Finland.

  • Naz says:

    This article made my mouth I mean nose watering. Seems so many great new things are out there. And as we won’t be able to put our hands on them soon I guess, I am very happy about the draw! Thank you so much! Fragrances I am most curious about are: all the Shot from Olfactive Studio, Kintsugi from Masque, Musc Panache from Rebatchi and DFG 192.

    so please count me in 🙂

    i live in Germany

  • gtabasso says:

    So many sound good but anything Hiram Green floats my boat. I'm in USa. 

  • DulciusExAsperis says:

    this is so exciting! Great article. I really want to attend this event one day. I'm most interested to try any of the new musk "soliflores" listed. As well as the Hiram Green, I love all his stuff. I am in the USA! 

  • helenlam says:

    What a fun event to attend. I really appreciate all the highlights covered in the article and getting an idea of what we will see soon (hopefully). I'm really interested in Perris Monte Carlo Jasmin du Pays. I live in the USA. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • KWMonty says:

    To tell you the truth, I am intriqued by all the fragrances mentioned in this article. I reside in Canada.

  • yukon1 says:

    Fantastic article ,must have been an amazing event,and sampling all the coming releases 🙂 . So there was quite a few that really  peaked my interest but the set of the Perris Monte Carlo's is definitely what im most intrigued to try,Im a big fan of Jean Claude Ellena's work and enjoy most of it especially Ambre Narguile a 10/10 fragrance . Anyway appreciate the write up and generous draw ….thank you very much.
    Canada here…. 🙂

  • Fifi says:

    I love perfumes with gourmand, powder, or rose notes, they are my beloved ones. 

    I would love to experience Olfactive Studio's and Goldfield & Banks.

    Thank you for the lovely draw.  I live in EU, Greece.

  • lilacdays says:

    Hi,

    I'm drawn to Carthusia Tuberosa, Perris Monte Carlo Jasmin du pays, Atelier des Ors and Masque Milano new perfumes.

    Many thanks for the generous draw.

    I live in France, EU 

  • ElenaChiss says:

    I would love to get my nose on those musks soliflore. The Nishane sounds perfect and I could not be more curious about Maurice Roucel's creation.

    From EU. Thank you!

  • Ben says:

    This is so exciting and I will have to go next year ! I especially interested in Nishane zaffran and muskane. I adore fab your flame and long to try those two ! So many look wonderful, but beso bandito looks like that they might have transparent and classic feeling fragrance, which I have been looking for ! I live in the USA and am a YouTube fragramce reviewer. So I would love to review these as well. If you know of any brands or perfumers who might want to work with a fragrance reviewer please message me ! 

  • Gigi says:

    What a blast it must be to be there!

    I'm always excited about new Hiram Greens and would be so happy to get a chance to try it. Shouting out from Canada.

  • Dosva says:

    I was waiting for Cafleurebon review about Esxence.

    Thank you very much for great news.

    I liked concept of Nishane Ani- really wonderful!! I have never hear perfumes hopes to heal two nations. By the way Ani was one of the most important and big capital cities of Armenia. There are so many beautiful armenian churches!

    I am intrigued by Perris Monte Carlo perfumes , which was created by Jean-Claude Ellena.

    US

  • Diana D says:

    I am most interested in smelling Nishane and Santi Burgas scents! I received a few samples of Santi Burgas fragrances and thought they were exquisite!

    I live in the USA

  • doveskylark says:

    Visiting Esxence sounds wonderful, overwhelmingly wonderful. I think the only think I wouldn’t like would be all the influencers trying to score free bottles. That’s sad. But smelling all the new creations and spotting trends sounds like great fun. I’d like to try the new Hiram Green fragrance, Luster, the most. 

    I live in the USA. 

  • Crisstyyn says:

    The most interesting for me sounds Nishane Muskane, but i would love to smell them all ❤️❤️❤️ regards from UK

  • JH says:

    Thank you so much for reporting back! I'd love to get my nose on the new Masque Milano. It sounds great! I'm also curious what JCE does now that he isn't limited to the Hermès house style!

    I live in EU. Thanks for the draw!

  • Mujo says:

    A lot of the new releases sound very interesting: Nishane, Rania J., Plumage etc. I immediately spotted Hiram Green's Luster however. I was waiting for Hiram to make a rose perfume. Can't wait to try it.  I live in EU. Thank you for this wonderful draw.

  • Ambrosium says:

    Curious as always, alot of new fragrances hitting the shelves.

    Would love to get my hands on some of these.

    Love from Germany

  • Marvalicious says:

    Wow, just wow what fascinating and exciting fragrances!! Reading this makes me sad I missed going to Essex. How could one chose from this list, however if I had to narrow it down I’d be hard pressed to chose between Homoelegans Like a Jewel or Muskane by Christian Carbonnel… and I’m truly interested in them all. The “Musk as soliflore” list has my attention for sure!

     

    What a great post. I enjoyed reading this!

     

    I live in Indiana USA

  • LadyoftheOakenForest says:

    They ALL sound fabulous in one way or another, but the Atelier des Ors line looks particularly fab. 

    I'm based in the UK. 

  • mmkpa says:

    I am very excited about the return to pretty, and I am anxiously awaiting the chance to smell Hiram Green's newest, as I am a longtime fan. I am in PA, USA.

  • Michael Prince says:

    All of the fragrances mentioned from Esxence 2019 sound amazing. One fragrance I am interested in is Nishane Nefs,  a modern oriental which is an Oriental that is boozy, with touches of honey, fig, and florals.  I am a subscriber from the USA.

  • Hasib says:

    Thanks for sharing your experiences with us from this amazing event. Would love to try them all. GoldField & Banks, Nishane and Rania J are some I’ve been wanting to check out for a while now. Thanks, US

  • Anna Egeria says:

    I love "pretty perfumes". Carthusia's Tuberose, and Olfactive Studios', Iris Shot and Violet Shot really appeal to me. I'm in the US. Thank you for this draw!

  • lilacdays says:

    Timmy Vangtan:

    Some of the things you’ve written are absolutely wrong and full of hate. Such as this one below
    “If anything I hope is hopefully short-lived is your career as a fragrance blogger”.

    Seriously????

    This article from Cafleurebon exposed some annoyance yet never hatred.

  • Old Herbaceous says:

    I’ve now read several commentators’ observations of less than gracious behavior by some vloggers and “influencers” at Esxcence 2019 — what a shame! I mentioned it to my spouse, who manages massive trade shows all over the world, and he pointed out that the organizers of Esxcence can control this behavior by updating and enforcing rules for attendees, such as limiting video and photo shoots to specified areas so as not to impede foot traffic or vendors, controlling the issuance of press passes, and a ban on demanding free merchandise like full bottles from vendors. Other trade shows eject attendees who break important rules that undermine vendors or even safety. As this seems to be the first year when there were so many issues, let’s hope Esxence 2020 will take steps to keep it a great experience for vendors and everyone else.

  • olleriksson says:

    Homoelegans is the one I’m the most curious about, since I love all their other stuff so far. Very interested in Nishane as well, they’re usually really good and unique. Lovely reading your reporting from this year, as I couldn’t go this time myself. Was there last year and had a blast. Hoping to go next year again. From Florida, US.

  • BetsyG says:

    Thanks for the review and draw! I'll be looking into several houses and new scents thanks to this article – Homoelegans and Hiram Green's Lustre first and foremost! Goldfield and Banks Velour Splendor also looks interesting. I'm based in California.

  • emliin says:

    It’s really hard to pick one that interests me the most but if I had to, I would say Atelier des Ors’ new collection is high up on my list, simply because I feel a person connection to their previous fragrances as well. I’m from Hungary.

  • kb1993 says:

    Thank you for this generous grab bag giveaway I would love to try olfactive studios ,Goldfield and Banks, velvet splendour, and Nishane. Pretty much all of them actually! Lol I would so love to be lucky enough to get to attend this event one day.

    I live in the United States North Carolina

  • Diana D says:

    I have always wanted to own a Nishane fragrance. I love the description of Nishane NEFS.
    I live in the US.

  • VerbenaLuvvr says:

    I am glad to hear that sweet and simple is generally back in vogue. I, too, am very interested in the new Plumage Parfums line, particularly Tapage Nocturne and Joyeuses Tropiques. Thank you to your editors and to the generous perfumers for this draw, I live in the US.

  • strangedim says:

    They all seem special, to try any of them would be great. Perris Monte Carlo – Arancia di Sicilia, Jasmine de Pays, Rose de Mai, Nishane – Ani, Muskane, Nefs, Masque Milano – Love Kills, Hiram Green – Lustre, Santi Burgas – the trilogy Primal Waters and, of course, Homoelegans – Like a Jewel. And I keep dreaming in Romania, EU 🙂

  • Sly3n says:

    I wouldn’t mind sampling any of these fragrances. I would be interested in any of the musk fragrances (especially Nishane Muskane) and Perris Monte Carlo Jasmin du Pays as I love a good jasmine fragrance. I live in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

  • sowa says:

    I am mostly interested in new rose fragrances like Experimentum Crucis, Lustre, Love Kills and Rose Shot. The rest of Olfactive Studio’s new launch – Iris Shot and Violet Shot look also very promising. I hope I will have the opportunity to smell the samples and choose my own favorites. I live in the EU.

  • Caliwas says:

    Michelyn & Ida are amazing in their report of these fragrances. Goldfield and Banks, NISHANE, Musc Panache, Masque Milano Kintsugi, I live in USA, Ca. Thank you for the draw.