THE WINNERS OF HOUBIGANT FOUGERE ROYALE REMASTERED DRAW ARE
Roja Dove and Perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux recreated one of the world’s oldest fragrances. Dove is quoted as saying it is the reference for the Modern Fougere
Houbigant Fougere Royale: History Rediscovered and Re-Mastered + Draw
Houbigant Fougere Royale is a spectacular example of how to succeed at re-formulating a classic fragrance. Don’t worry too much about slavishly trying to re-create the original. Instead hire two master perfumers to honor the heritage while simultaneously having the skill to modernize the fragrance.
The Winner of the Nuit de Noël by Caron Draw is
Although evocatively named, Nuit de Noel was actually created as an homage to the Roaring 20s, with its lively celebrations. Our Editor-in-Chief is sharing one of her favorite holiday scents-Guerlain’s Cuir Beluga created by Olivier Polge.
Flappers, Proust and Christmas: Nuit de Noël by Caron + Draw
Although evocatively named, Nuit de Noel was actually created as an homage to the Roaring 20s, with its lively celebrations and exotic escapades. Today it is a Christmas tradition, for thousands throughout the world
The Winner of the Robert Piguet Calypso Sample Draw is….
Calypso is thoroughly modern–feeling, without losing the romance of the rose and iris
Robert Piguet Calypso: Aurelian Guichard’s Elegant Enchantment
I was never privileged to smell the 1959 Piguet original release-
But thanks to lovely Lindsey Adams, Director Of Training for Robert Piguet Parfums-
I was able to sample the new rendering of Calypso, authored by Givaudan’s gorgeous Aurelien Guichard, which is floral seduction on a subtler scale.