In 2008, Chandler Burr, the author and perfume critic quipped , “The deepest pit of hell is reserved for the suits slaving over the Hugo Boss brand." Mr. Burr is entertaining and witty, and one of my favorite fragrance writers and these honest statements are always met with a round of applause. Meet my friend-in-fragrance from across the …
Amber is one of my favorite notes in all of perfumery. I love the way it can have an almost medicinal edgy feel to it as in Montale Blue Amber; or that it can be as soft and warm as a cashmere sweater as in Jean-Claude Ellena’s Heremessence Ambre Narguile. One thing all of the …
Michel’s creation Noir Epices was a dramatic departure from his father’s; in fact there was no fragrance at the time like it. Immediately, I knew I would wear for years to come.
Michel, the world of fine fragrance seems to be in turmoil. There seems to be a lack of moral principles amongst not only the industry but many perfumers. What needs to be done? MR: If the fragrance industry truly desires to get through the serious crisis it is facing, which is economic, ecological and ethical, …
