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October 15 thru November, 2009
In this special issue; our biggest yet, we feature an Exclusive Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview with Francis Kurkdjian, Owner and Perfumer of Maison Francis Kurkdjian By Cristiane Gonçalves. Maison Francis Kurkdjian's new line will premiere at Bergdorf Goodman next week just for Sniffapalooza. We announce that Robert Piguet's Futur will premiere at Bergdorf Goodman during the Sniffapalooza Fall Ball and we feature the news here with a mini Interview with Perfumer Aurélien Guichard, we feature a Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview with Gérald Ghislain of Histoires de Parfums as he discusses with us first, his new launches later this fall that will be featured at Takashimaya NY. You saw it here first at Sniffapalooza Magazine; Creed Unveils SUBLIME VANILLE, the latest fragrance part of the new Royal Exclusives, Fashion Designer Josie Natori will be appearing at Sniffapalooza Fall Ball and we have an interview as well as TWO reviews of her spectacular new fragrance; Natori. The first review is titled "An Alchemical Scent: Natori" a new fragrance review By Christine Lewandowski and the second viewpoint is by Victoria Austin with her new review of " The Ying and Yang of Woman: NATORI EAU DE PARFUM". Michael Davis features a new fragrance review of the new Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol, Success is a Job in New York, "Smells Like Success" and Interview with the fabulous Laurice Rahmé, Bond No. 9 Founder and CEO.
MAISON GUERLAIN, Les Elixirs Charnels announces a new Guerlain Fragrance: BOISÉ TORRIDE.
Guerlain BOISÉ TORRIDE will premiere at Bergdorf Goodmans during Sniffapalooza's Fall Ball. We feature a new fragrance review; CREED Acqua Fiorentina A Nouveau Renaissance By Victoria Austin, a new fragrance review Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile:The Notable Beauty of a Noble Flowery Fragrance By Cristiane Gonçalves, New Fragrance Review LOVE AS ETERNAL AND TENDER AS SPRINGTIME: 3 FLEURS by Parfum d’Empire By Suzanne Keller, Juliet by Juliet Stewart New Fragrance Review By Victoria Austin. We move on to Annick Goutal A Tuscan Journey Eau d’Hadrien, A Rose is a Rose is a Rose…Unless it’s Andy Tauer’s Une Rose Chyprée; new review By Victoria Austin, RAINY DAYS AND AMOUAGE DIA POUR FEMME Fragrance Review By Suzanne Keller, LIKE TOURING THE ROOMS OF A GARDEN Estée Lauder Private Collection Jasmine White Moss Parfum By Suzanne Keller and Like A Night In Arabia; Amouage Ubar Fragrance Review By Suzanne Keller.
We also feature PARFUM D’EMPIRE 3 FLEURS and WAZAMBA, NIGHTSCAPE New Fragrance by Ulrich Lang New York which will premiere at Aedes de Venustas during Fall Ball, we feature products from Lafco New York, Takashimaya New York Ineke's Latest Fragrance Field Notes From Paris and we feature an article " Field Notes from Paris" By Bill O'Such,
Ajne's Perfume Pendants, Sniffapalooza visits Krigler Perfumery at the Plaza New York City and we finish with For The Men...Perfumes of the Land and Sea; Part Three with Men's Fragrance World Premiere Review of Gravel
Fragrance For Men By Dr. John King.
Finally, back by popular demand, we offer we offer a haunting and compelling article titled Scents My Sister Loved; Essays By Mark David Boberick that originally appeared in our last issue as well as Real Men Wear Leather by Michael Davis and other articles
that appeared in our most recent issue of October 1.
This issue is dedicated to all of the incredible and amazing writers, old and new, who dedicate their time freely contributing to Sniffapalooza Magazine. This Magazine would not be possible without them.
Our spectacular back issues have won rave reviews and each issue is full of fascinating interviews, fragrance reviews articles and much more.
Interview with Francis Kurkdjian
Owner and Perfumer;
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
By Cristiane Gonçalves
Francis Kurkdjian opened recently his new House, the Maison Kurkdjian in September, 7th, 2009, a memorable occasion when a beautiful dream came true - the dream of a very talent perfumer and composer in opening his house - an invitation to his world of fragrant Arts, his Maison as the genuine meaning of the word, as he naturally and splendidly says:
“I chose to add the word “Maison” (house) before my name. It is not stylistic concept but rather a way to express what I believe”. A house has soul and history, inhabitants and friends and sometimes children. All those emotions derived from “home” join together under this word and animate my dream: to create as my greatest happiness the ability to inspire even little pleasures for others” (1)
I am far from the Parisien Rue D’Alger, n. 5 – the new address of Maison Kurkdjian, however I would have the pleasure of feeling the doors opened to his artistic world in this interview, coming into there and, much more, be inspired one more time by a dedicated and visionary artist of the scents whose perfumes always captured my fragrant tastes. As always, Francis Kurkdjian is very spontaneous and captivating – fascinating virtues, mainly, to work with emotions, people and fragrances, besides, as a real gentleman and sensitive soul demonstrates he is an artist whose passionate enthusiasm and discipline in the métier is to bring beauty, harmony and joy to the world.
I warmly welcome Francis Kurkdjian and you, dear reader, with one more amazing interview at Sniffapalooza Magazine. – Cristiane Gonçalves
April 15, 2009
In this special issue, we feature The Perfume of the Wind: An Interview With Jean-Claude Ellena with an Introduction by Michel Roudnitska.
We also feature Niche, Nicher, Nichest: In Two Verses featuring interviews with Ralf Schwieger, Andy Tauer, Antonia Bellanca, Ron Robinson, Ulrich Lang, Gerald Ghislain, Beth Terry, Maria McElroy and Liz Zorn,
Roxana Villa’s Vespertina, An Illuminated Perfume by Trish Vawter and Hilde Soliani Parfums: A Collection That Commands The Spotlight.
We feature a new fragrance review; Parfums MDCI Peche Cardinal By Diane Artzberger, SNIFFAPALOOZA UND DIE 1. DEUTSCHE DUFTMESSE IN DÜSSELDORF in German or Sniffapalooza and the First German Fragrance Fair in Dusseldorf By Manuela Pfannes-Völkel, Scents in the City: Fragrance: The Plaza Beauty Store by Warren Tricomi and we close with Living Perfume: The Natural Alchemy of Mandy Aftel at Henri Bendel.
Jean-Claude Ellena
May 1, 2009
The Fragrance Foundation and the 2009 Fifi Awards recently announced the
Top Five finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage 2009 Blog. Sniffapalooza Magazine garnered TWO nominations in the TOP FIVE finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage 2009 Blog over selections from perfume blogs from around the country! In this issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine you can NOW VOTE in the FiFi Awards "Favorite Fragrances of 2009" in all Top 8 categories for men and women. The Fragrance Foundation presents the famous FiFi Awards, the 'Oscars' of the fragrance industry.
We also feature "Perfumes in Dialogue with One Another" By Elena Vosnaki,
"London Calling; Czech and Speake No. 88 & Frankincense and Myrrh" Fragrance Reviews For The Men by Mark David Boberick, "Fracas; For The Woman Who's Smokin' Hot" By Suzanne Keller, Ormonde Jayne Special Sniffapalooza Magazine Champaca Offer, "Calè Fragranze d'Autore; Perfume: The Embodiment of a Story" By Bettina d'Onofrio, Bond-No. 9 offers a Mother’s Day Raffle, Verveine by Molinard offers a Mother's Day Charity Event with Sniffapalooza, "Cherry Blossom; The Peace And Quiet Of An Earthly Existence", Diptyque’s New Fragrance L’Eau de Tarocco and osMoz.com offers a collection of olfactory exploration kits called "Les coulisses du parfum". We close this issue with "Raphaella's Roses" Part Three.
Sniffapalooza Magazine garnered TWO nominations in the
TOP FIVE finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage 2009 Blog!
The Fragrance Foundation and the 2009 Fifi Awards recently announced the Top Five finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage 2009 Blog. Sniffapalooza Magazine garnered TWO nominations in the TOP FIVE finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage 2009 Blog. The Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage Blog category is an historic and appreciative gesture on the part of The Fragrance Foundation for the quality work on online fragrance blog sites, legitimizing them as editorial vehicles. If you have not seen our two "Top Five" articles that the Fifi panelists chose, you can view the full articles here in their entirety. This is truly a honor for us.
Congratulations to Sniffapalooza Magazine for being in the Top Five in the FiFi Award Nominations that were chosen for this historical award nomination. A sincere heartfelt thanks to the Fragrance Foundation and FiFi Awards. See all the nominations Fifi Awards here at www.fifiawards.org.
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October 1, 2009
In this issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine we feature a fascinating Interview with International Fragrance Designer extraordinaire Raymond Matts , Interview with Christopher Chong; Creative Director of House of Amouage by Cristiane Gonçalves, we offer "Creed Acqua Fiorentina: Painting Plums And Carnations In The Fresh Garden of Tuscany" a New Fragrance Review By Cristiane Gonçalves, we feature an Exclusive Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview with Juliet Stewart as she talks about her new fragrance and we are proud to announce the World Premiere of a New Fragrance Review "Juliet by Juliet Stewart" By Suzanne Keller
We share with you the Sniffapalooza Fall Ball schedule of events for the upcoming event in New York City,We welcome back Michael Davis with his review and interview with Kilian Hennessy of "Back to Black, Aphrodisiac By Kilian; Sealed with a Kiss", we offer a haunting and compelling article titled "Scents My Sister Loved; Essays By Mark David Boberick" and we share with you the new Guerlain Idylle created by Guerlain's Thierry Wasser.
Victoria Austin covers "Classic Elegance for Any Generation: Estée Lauder Private Collection, Jasmine White Moss Parfum Fragrance Review", Interview with Gustavo Pinha, House of Creed from Bergdorf Goodman's, New York City, Real Men Wear...Leather by Michael Davis and we give a warm welcome back to Dr. John King in his series "Perfumes of the Land and Sea, Part Two" as he features masculine fragrances.
Amouage offers EPIC, Creed announces the opening of an exclusive boutique in New York City celebrating its 250 Anniversary, three new fragrances from La Prairie; Life Threads: Silver, Gold and Platinum, a new release; Le Secret d'Iris Perfume Precieux, an interview with Perfumer Gerald Dubose and we feature Prince Harvey's AGELESS™ Perfume and Eau Flirt perfume.
September 8, 2009
In this issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine we feature an in-depth and fascinating Interview with Marian Bendeth; Global Fragrance Expert and owner of Sixth Scents, a must read for any perfumista or anyone interested in the industry. In this interview, you will be able to read and explore thoughts that no one has ever discussed on the Internet or anywhere. It is truly groundbreaking and we welcome Marian Bendeth with utmost respect for her lifelong and considerable knowledge.
We welcome a new contributor/fragrance writer and I am proud to announce, a future collaboration with Cristiane Gonçalves from Brazil who will also be featuring exclusive upcoming interviews with international Perfumers and exclusive reviews of fragrances for Sniffapalooza Magazine. Cristiane Gonçalves starts this issue with a review of "Gump’s Baroque Pearl: The Birth Of A Fragrant Jewel " with a mini-interview with award-winning Master Perfumer Olivier Gillotin from the
legendary fragrance house of Givaudan.
Next, we feature upcoming “Arabian Nights” PURE OUD by Kilian and "London Sniffapalooza" by Divina Alexiou who will also be joining Sniffapalooza Magazine. To end summer, we offer two beautiful reviews of "An Eclispe of Beauty Over Darkness"; Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums UNE ROSE and "A Door to Another World; Serge Lutens Tubéreuse Criminelle by contributor Suzanne Keller and new fragrance, L’Humaniste for men by P. Frapin & Cie. We introduce the new Yves Rocher Tendre Jasmin and Sniffapalooza Magazine is the first to announce the sneak peak of Fragrant Memories: Introducing Bare Skin, the first fragrance from Leslie Blodgett Perfume Diaries from
CEO of Bare Escentuals & Bare Minerals.
Master Perfumer Olivier Gillotin
Marian Bendeth
August 20, 2009
In this issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine we feature "Scents for a Sultry Summer"
By Elena Vosnaki, we introduce the new Creed Acqua Fiorentina, Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York, Bond No. 9 Perfume, the new Bond No. 9 Harrods for Him and Her as well as the Harrods Swarovski Limited Edition. We feature the new Estée Lauder Private Collection JASMINE WHITE MOSS, the new Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile, new fragrance from designer JOSIE NATORI, Giorgio Armani IDOLE d’Armani fragrance review by Emmanuelle Pagès, Jovoy Custom Perfume Experience at PXA By Diane Artzberger, Profumi del Forte Review By Diane Artzberger and new fragrance QUEEN by Queen Latifah. We are pleased to present an Interview with Perfumer Lissa Liggett of LISSA LIGGETT Perfumes, Hanae Mori Parfums support of "Pink Initiatives" this Fall, the 8th scent of “L’Oeuvre Noire” Back To Black By Kilian, new Fragrance from Parfums DelRae Mythique and a link to view my new column in Beauty Fashion Magazine called "San Francisco Beat". We will be gearing up for Fall soon and will feature many upcoming reviews and interviews.
Erwin Creed
June 24, 2009
In this issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine we feature an interview with Roja Dove By Diane Schofield from London, Capri and Carthusia: An Awakening And Journey Of The Senses By Joanne Mooney, In Fiore's Fleurs Blanches and Rose Noir; Fragrance Review By Trish Vawter, Andy Tauer Perfumes announces his new Mémorables Une rose chyprée, Edelweiss; A Fragrance Review by Victoria Austin, Persona by Profumo.it/ La Via del Profumo and Lentisque by 06130 Zéro Six Cent-Trente Reviews by Elena Vosnaki, Neil Morris Fragrances has ten new scents from his Vault Fragrance line and offers a special discount and we offer Back to "Haute Parfumerie“ Guerlain By Emmanuelle Pagès.
Avery Gilbert's book "What The Nose Knows" was nominated for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books, Bond No. 9 needs your help in voting now to help choose the final bottle of "Brooklyn" and we feature new fragrances such as Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection, White Citrus and Butterfly Flower, C.O. BIGELOW’S new Lemon Blends and Lemon Eau de Parfum, New Fragrance “VV Platinum” by Roberto Verino and NEW Fragrances KISS by J. Del Pozo, TOUS IN HEAVEN HER, TOUS IN HEAVEN HIM and Estée Lauder Introduces the new Pure White Linen Pink Coral.
A very special welcome to our new contributors as well as our regular writers!
February 1, 2009
In this issue we feature a Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusive:
A Dozen Roses Unlike Any Others that feautures Perfumers, Retailers and “Friends- in- Fragrance” as they tell us the about the most intriguing 'rose in their garden'. Featured guests are: Linda Pilkerton, Adam Eastwood, Christopher Chong, Alexandra Balahoutis, Ben Gorham, Dawn Spenser Hurwitz, Ron Robinson, Nobi Shioya, Gérald Ghislain and Neil Morris. Interview with Symine Salimpour, Founder and Owner of Hors Là Monde as she also introduces Lady Shiloh, Real Men Wear…Perles By Michael Davis and Sniffapalooza Magazine interviews Mercedes Ganon of Parfums Mercedes Jus D’ Amour.
We feature Crazylibellule and the Poppies L’eau de Crazy Cologne, Diptyque opens new a boutique in New York City with exclusive Diptyque Roses Candle and you can Take an Olfactive Journey with Sue Phillips of Scenterprises/Perfume Studio. We offer to our readers Ginestet: Gets Sweeter With Time; The History, The Fragrance, The Aroma, Love Notes, Kingsbury Fragrances Twilight Rose review By Raphaella Barkley, Ron Robinson introduces Pearl Eau De Parfum by Apothia Los Angeles and Ajne offers us Aphrodite honoring The Goddess of Love and for the men; Adonis. We close with The Naturals: Sniffapalooza Magazines Interview with Natural Perfumer Lisa Fong of Artemisia Natural Perfumes.
Mercedes Ganon
Symine Salimpour
February 12, 2009
In this issue we feature Sniffapalooza Magazine Interviews Perfumer Kristen Michèle of Kristen Michèle Parfumeur, an in-depth article about melon in fragrances called "Niche Meloncholy" By Elena Vosnaki, upcoming Guerlain releases, Love the Key to Life and Parfums des Beaux Arts: A Gallery of Masterpieces featuring Dawn Spencer Hurwitz.
We also feature Raphaella's Roses, Ormonde Jayne now offers initial engraved bottles, Estée Lauder shows us Valentine’s Day Gifts, Viva La Ajne hits Las Vegas and Sniffapalooza Magazine features "The Naturals" with an interview with Julie Longyear of Irie Star/Blissoma.
A Dozen Roses Unlike Any Others that feautures Perfumers, Retailers and “Friends- in- Fragrance” as they tell us the about the most intriguing 'rose in their garden'.
Kristen Michèle
March 15, 2009
Sniffapalooza Spring Fling Issue, a Spectacular Fragrant Feast!
In this special Sniffapalooza Spring Fling Issue, we feature four breaking news items. Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusives... Turtle Bay SPAfumerie will introduce the re-launch of Futur de Robert Piguet during Sniffapalooza Spring Fling and we include a special note from Joe Garces, President of Robert Piguet Parfums, Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusive; NEW Amouage Ubar will be unveiled during Sniffapalooza Spring Fling April 4 and 5th, 2009 at Bergdorf Goodman's and Aedes De Venustas. Christopher Chong, Amouage Creative Director and David Crickmore, CEO of Amouage will be there with Marlena Egan from EM Distribution to introduce the fragrance to Sniffapalooza members.
Aedes De Venustas to launch the newest fragrance Amouage Ubar as well as the new Molinard 160 with special guest; Jean-Pierre Lerouge Benard, Owner of Molinard and Sabine Hernandez. Jean-Pierre Lerouge Benard will attend both Henri Bendel and Aedes De Venustas to unveil 160, Molinard's New Anniversary fragrance. 160 The New Molinard Fragrance will be showcased in "avant-premiere' during the Sniffapalooza Spring Fling Event, April 4th, 2009 and will be released this summer.
In this issue, we feature an Interview with Roberto Ferreira from the House of Creed that include Creed Reviews For The Men by Christopher Voigt and Mark David Boberick and Reviews For Women, Real Men Wear...Lavender featuring Creed Royal Scottish Lavender by Michael W. Davis, we feature a very special DSH Perfume: The Road Less Traveled And What You Can Find There By Christine Lewandowski with comments by Sofia Lewandowski. We continue with a Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview By Raphaella with Perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz as she talks about fragrance and inspiration. We feature the itinerary/schedule of events for the upcoming Sniffapalooza Spring Fling in New York City, Pretty in the City; The Paradox of Pretty By Michelyn Camen, Bond No. 9 Astor Place:Mesmerizing New Eau de Parfum which includes the exclusive news of the Pre-Sniff Party of the new Bond No. 9 Astor Place at Bond No. 9 during Sniffapalooza Spring Fling! We offer Bond No. 9 Fragrance Reviews of Brooklyn and Boca By Kathy Patterson and we are proud to feature the very beautiful Lisa Hoffman: Wife, Mother and Perfumer with a Mission, A Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview.
Read about KILIAN’S latest temptation, travel sprays for men and women, Hanae Mori Parfums Contest Winner, Guerlain new releases, Aedes De Venustas newest releases, GREENWITCH: In Honor to the White Lady, A Green Chypre Perfume By Roxana Villa, upcoming event at Turtle Bay SPAfumerie, review of Annick Goutal Un Matin D’Orage by Diane Artzberger, ONDE By Michelyn Camen, Gump's San Francisco NEW fragrance called Baroque Pearl, SCENTS FOR THE MIND: The Attars of Asia By John E Smith and finally end with Celebrity Fragrant Watch!
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A Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusive
Burning Down The House Series
The Influencers Speak
Sniffapalooza Magazine and Michelyn Camen interviews Jean Claude Ellena; In-House Perfumer of the House of Hermès, Michel Roudnitska, Mandy Aftel, Kilian Hennessy, Chandler Burr Perfume Critic for the New York Times, George Wuchsa-The Global E-tailer of First-In-Fragrance, Ron Robinson of Apothia, Andy Tauer, Yosh Han, Franco Wright and Adam Eastwood of LuckyScent, Vero Kern and Sarah Horowitz-Thran. The ‘Power’ Influencers of Niche---men and women whose names are the ‘Mount Rushmore’ of the revolution. Serge Lutens, Frederic Malle, Thierry Wasser, Bertrand Duchaufour, Laurice Rahmé, Neil Morris, Karen Dubin and Karen Adams of Sniffapalooza. Part Five features Christopher Brosius of CB.I Hate Perfume, Linda Pilkington of Ormonde Jayne Fragrances, Christophe Laudamiel and Christoph Hornetz ‘Les Christophs’, Nobi Shioyo of S Perfumes, Karl Bradl and Robert Gerstner; Co-Owners of Aedes de Venustas Boutique, Alessandro Gualtieri of Nasomatto and Marie-Helene Rogeon ‘La Reine de le Rose’ of Les Parfums de Rosine Fragrances
Niche fragrance at its best is cutting edge, thought provoking and controversial. These are our anti-heroes and heroines of scent. Some are outspoken, some stay hidden in the shadows. All are unique. Why did the sales of niche fragrances double within the last year and a half, while the commercial fragrance industry is losing ground? With nearly a thousand new launches a year, millions spent in advertising, flanker after flanker, what is happening to our fragrant world? I posed this question to a group of industry ‘influencers’ (les nez, the retailers, the niche and artisnal perfumers, the critics, the bloggers, and the owners of fine fragrance companies), who are leaving their thumbprints, as unique as their words, on the match that is burning down ‘the house of mediocrity’.
In this extraordinary edition of “Burning Down the House”, an unprecedented panel of fragrance game-changers and some of the greatest innovators in the Fragrance industry share their personal perspectives and thought-provoking answers to the question: “What are your feelings about the state of contemporary fragrance and how do you think the industry must evolve in order to stay relevant to an oversaturated market?”
Serge Lutens
Laurice Rahmé
Frederic Malle
January 6, 2009
In this issue we feature a Sniffapalooza Magazine Exclusive: An Interview with Camille Goutal, Artistic Director; Annick Goutal Parfums, we feature the continuing series "Real Men Wear Violets" By Michael W. Davis and The Scent of a Woman: Verno Kern’s Rubj". We continue this issue with "Milieu…The Fragrance for the New Year" and "An Old Chypre Recipe Reborn; Aedes Attains A Class Act With Une Histoire De Chypre" By Barbara vanBok. We also offer the press release for the NEW Bond No. 9 BROOKLYN fragrance and Sniffapalooza Magazine interviews New York City Perfumer Alexis Karl of Scent by Alexis, we introduce two new products; the new release of PureDistance Parfume and a Puredistance Perfume Lounge opens in Vienna, we close out with ExfoliShave.
October 18
Sniffapalooza Fall Ball New York City
In this huge and special issue we continue to feature the spectacular must-see series titled Burning Down the House: The Influencers Speak - Uncut, Unplugged and Unedited with The ‘Power’ Influencers of Niche---men and women whose names are the ‘Mount Rushmore’ of the revolution. Serge Lutens, Frederic Malle, Thierry Wasser, Bertrand Duchaufour, Laurice Rahmé, Neil Morris, talk to Sniffapalooza Magazine. The House sizzles in this issue.
We feature an interview with Perfumer Aurélien Guichard of GIVAUDAN, Sniffapalooza Magazine exclusive interview with Dr. Avery Gilbert; Olfaction expert and Scientist, interview with Kilian Hennessy of By Kilian, Interview with Jessica Dunne of Ellie and Ellie Nuit by perfumer Michel Roudnitska, a feature on Téo Cabanel at Henri Bendel, Michael Davis tells us why "Real Men Wear Roses, Interview with Cathy Gins of Aromawear, Bringing Sexy Back, Interview with Sarah Barton King of The Pink Room and a Halloween article by James Dotson titled Perfumes of the Dead, a beautiful poem, Love Among the Spices and Ralph Lauren's NOTORIOUS. Sniffapalooza Magazine features the upcoming FALL BALL and in no particular order we visit Takashimaya, Bond No. 9, Bergdorf Goodman's, Henri Bendel, Aedes de Venustas, Lafco NY and much more. Each feature is full of information, perfumers, fragrances and interviews.
Each article is full of photographs, so scroll down, click away, have fun and welcome to this special issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine Fall Ball.
Aurélien Guichard
Thierry Wasser
December 15, 2008
In this issue we feature "Fragrance for the Designated Driver: ‘Spritzers’ That Leave Us Giddy" , we welcome a new guest contributor, Elena Vosnaki features a in-depth article "Jean Claude Ellena Is All About The Dirt!", "A Holiday Treat, an interview with the incomparable Monsieur Olivier Creed by, "A Tale of Two Cities: Isfarkand by Ormonde Jayne" By Michael W. Davis and we feature the continuing series UNDER THE RADAR: Red Flower; An Exclusive Sniffapalooza Magazine Interview With Founder and Owner, Yael Alkalay.
We continue this issue with Voluspa Floraison Collection: The Fragrances of Luxurious and Faraway Places , a new Bond No. 9 release called Boca, Sniffapalooza Magazine is honored to interview the well-known Dominique Dubrana; Composer Perfumer of the Italian company La Via del Profumo, we offer a very warm welcome to John E. Smith, an author and herbalist with his article "Attars -Fragrances Of The Soul" and Bergdorf Blends Ajne for Blokes and finally, we end with my favorite "Christmas Present Fragrant Picks". We close out this issue with some photographs from the Sniffapalooza Holiday Fete last weekend in New York City with Michael Edwards and watch for our exclusive interview coming soon!
Jean Claude Ellena
Monsieur Olivier and Erwin Creed
Kilian Hennessy
In a series written exclusively for Sniffapalooza Magazine, prepare yourself for a multi sensory olfactive journey, where fragrances embrace the worlds of fiction, fine art, film, music and dance.
Tales, myths, and larger than life characters thrive in the world of perfumery and this is what makes perfumery mysterious, multifaceted, intriguing, magical, and forever wavering between fact and fiction. In Volume 1, Book 1i. we meet the niche ‘feminines’ who had most profound effects on us from both a literary and olfactive perspective. In Volume 1, Book ii we meet a Cop and three Queens, a pampered socialite and a woman of ill repute, and an aging beauty and a Goddess. These fictional and/or iconic women span centuries and continents, blurring the lines between truth and fiction and time --- from the 10th century BC to the Year 2058. These are their fragrances; the scents that would bring them to life and live forever in the realm of our imagination. Part 3 features Men in fiction – flawed as all men (and women) are, but men who dare to dream, to rule or to experience. Whether they are vilified or placed high atop a pedestal, here are five iconic men who 'lived' in a world long before our own time. These men will always resonate with us and are brought to life here through fragrance. View Fragrance & The Arts
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Interview with Marian Bendeth
Global Fragrance Expert and owner of Sixth Scents
Marian Bendeth is President of Sixth Scents and is a Global Fragrance Expert and consultant to many top perfume houses.
She is truly a pioneer in the fragrance consulting industry. She is the first person anywhere in the world to provide the public
and perfume houses with personalized fragrance wardrobing consultations based on body chemistry, psychology, fashion sense,
environment and lifestyle as well as psychological profiling on over 2,000 plus fragrances. Since entering into the fragrance
industry in 1983, and opening Sixth Scents in 1989, Bendeth can still claim this exclusive role. She is the only one in the
world to provide direct consulting to everyone involved in the fragrance industry from Perfumers, Fragrance and Flavour Houses,
Retailers, Vendors, Distributors, Buyers, Marketers, Trainers, the Media and the General Public. Marian Bendeth truly has a
rare business and a rare gift.
In this interview, you will be able to read and explore thoughts that no one has ever discussed on the internet or anywhere. It is truly groundbreaking.
It is an honor to interview and introduce a dear friend as well; someone that I consider “the real deal” in the fragrance industry. Not only is she highly respected in the fragrance industry, she is extremely knowledgeable about fragrance and has a formidable amount of friends and influence in the industry. On a deeply personal note, Marian is the most humble woman I have ever met and she has changed the way that I view fragrance. I also love what she states about the blogging industry. You can find more information on Marian Bendeth here, as well as links to her various award-winning articles. - RB
“Fragrance should never be worn like a thick scented choker, where the scent emanates from the neck in strong blasts like a foghorn! Rather, it should sparkle like twinkling stars, where small bursts disperse here and there; they elude us, pique our curiosity and make us want more.” – Marian Bendeth
December 10, 2009
In this issue we feature and welcome a new contributor and professional writer; Beth Schreibman Gehring, who brings to us her "Halston Classic Fragrance Review", new contributor Lindsey Adams also joins us in her first interview with Katie Puckrik and we also give her a huge welcome to Sniffapalooza Magazine. For the Men, we feature "L"Humaniste, by Frapin A Divine Bottle" By Michael Davis, Alpenrose Fragrance Review by Bergduft Parfums by Victoria Austin and John King continues his Scent Trek in Perfumes of the Land and Sea:
Part Four. The Paris-based CREED royal fragrance house announces the debut of CREED's official online store offering the world's largest selection of guaranteed, authentic CREED fragrances, grooming goods, accessories and home products including a sneak peek video of boutique in NYC, Ormonde Jayne announces a new fragrance ~ Tiare, Bond No. 9 offers Luxury Christmas Presents, diptyque opens Madison Avenue Boutique, we highlight diptyque's Winter Candle 2010 Collection and NEIL MORRIS FRAGRANCES
announces "Four from the Vault" Gift certificates.
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Sniffapalooza Magazinegarnered TWO nominations in the TOP FIVE finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage 2009 Blog
The Fragrance Foundation/2009 Fifi Awards recently announced the Top Five finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage 2009 Blog.
The Perfume of the Wind: An Interview With Jean-Claude Ellena with an Introduction by Michel Roudnitska
March 30-April 2010 issue
In this very special issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine, it is a great honor to present; in a rare and exclusive interview By Mark David Boberick with Fragrance Expert and Author of "Fragrances Of The World" Michael Edwards . If you love fragrances you do not want to miss this rare and in-depth interview as he discusses fragrance and how he came to create "The Fragrance Bible". We also feature the new Atelier Cologne, Sniffapalooza Spring Fling Event Schedule, ESXENCE the Scent of Excellence; The Art of Perfumery Event in Milan, Raphaella's Roses Part Four, Parsons Design/MoMA in Partnership with IFF, Coty and Seed Present HEADSPACE: A Symposium on Scent as Design, Ulrich Lang Nightscape fragrance review By Mark David Boberick and Annick Goutal Ninfeo mio new fragrance review "The Gardens That I See In My Dreams..." by Beth Gehring, Histoires de Parfums: The Tuberose Trilogy new fragrance reviews by Mark David Boberick, Perfumers Workshop Tea Rose fragrance review by Beth Gehring and the launch of the new Humanity Fragrance.
We then feature a review of fragrance Afire by Neil Morris Fragrances by Cristiane Gonçalves, The House of Creed makes a special announcement about CREED VINTAGE TABAROME, Aftelier Perfumes launches Trèvert Eau de Parfum, New Bond No. 9 High Line, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz and Parfums des Beaux Arts presents a new fragrance: Bancha, new fragrance Soulgasm by Sasha Varon Luxe Parfums, and finally; GREENWITCH, A Green Chypre Perfume.
In the Month of April; Sniffapalooza Magazine celebrates it's Fourth Year Anniversary!
Many thanks to our wonderful readers that make Sniffapalooza Magazine.
December 30, 2009
In this special issue before the year ends, we feature a special in-depth Interview By Cristiane Gonçalves with legendary perfumer Olivier Gillotin; Givaudan Senior Perfumer as he discusses perfumery. We feature Beth Schreibman Gehring with her fascinating article "Why I Write About Perfume…" a sure read for all perfumistas.
One of the most anticipated releases for tuberose lovers is finally here! Tuberose lovers can rejoice now as one of the finest houses, HISTOIRES DE PARFUMS has released the new TUBEROSE TRILOGY'S. We then offer a Yves St. Laurent Paris Fragrance Review by Beth Schreibman Gehring.
I personally would like to wish all of our readers a wonderful upcoming New Year and may everyone be blessed in 2010. I would also like to thank all of the wonderful perfumers, fragrance companies, PR companies and all the professional individuals and friends who have been so kind to me this past year. This issue is also dedicated all the talanted and professional contributors who have made this magazine possible. Please enjoy these great features by our outstanding contributors in this issue of Sniffapalooza Magazine!
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Sniffapalooza Magazine garnered TWO nominations again in the TOP FIVE Finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage Blog for the recent Fragrance Foundation and The Fifi Awards Finalist breakfast recently held in New York City. This is the second year that Sniffapalooza Magazine contributors have placed Top Five FiFi Finalist. Congratulations to Mark David Boberick and Michael Davis for their outstanding contributions that placed us in the FiFi Top Five Finalists once again. See more information and view all the top five articles below in this issue.
In this new issue we feature an interview with Elisabeth Steen and Britt Hovde Ross, the creators of the new fragrance Kristiansand New York by David Ecker. We feature a fast approaching course; Decoding Fragrance at the London College of Fashion being taught by the lovely Denyse Beaulieu, Fine Jewelry Designer, Stefano Canturi, launches first fragrance titled Canturi, Nicole Miller new fragrance release, Bond No. 9 releases Saks-En-Rose and Harrods Rose, Caron releases Parfum Sacré Intense, Hanae Mori Parfums introduces a new fragrance titled No. 1, we offer a fragrance review of Estee Lauder Private Collection Jasmine White Moss: A Modern Classic Chypre By Alisa Shorago and finally, an exciting new niche Manhattan Perfumer; A Perfume Organic, launches four debut scents.
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Exclusive rare interview with Michael Edwards
Fragrance Expert and Author of "Fragrances Of The World"
By Mark David Boberick
In 1984, Michael Edwards changed the Perfume Industry when he launched Fragrances of the World, a guide that classified perfumes. Updated yearly, it would grow to be a vital resource for perfume retailers the world over. Today, Edwards’ body of work includes the “Fragrance Bible” which is in its 26th edition and lists over 7000 fragrances as well as the Fragrance Database which lists just about every detail one could want to know about a fragrance. Edwards is the author of both Fragrances of the World and Perfume Legends: French Feminine Fragrances, the cult book and collectors item that opened up the secret world of perfume.
According to the Fragrance Foundation, Michael Edwards has become the "perfume experts' expert." He was recognized by two FiFi awards for his contributions to the fragrance industry and his annual Fragrances of the World guidebook and his Fragrances of the World.Info database are considered the world's most comprehensive references for professionals, retailers and fragrance lovers alike.
It was a great honor to spend the day with Michael Edwards, to interview him and finally, to present to you; through Sniffapalooza Magazine, this rare interview.
You can also view his Fragrance Wheel inside. Raphaella Barkley; Editor of Sniffapalooza Magazine (see Editors Note inside) and I sat down with Michael in New York City several months ago for the following interview...full interview inside. -Mark David Boberick
"In extracting the oils, the angels take their share."
-Michael Edwards
"My first recollection of meeting Fragrance Author/Expert, Michael Edwards will forever be etched in my memory like a beautiful Lanvin stopper. The year was 1998 and we went to a luncheon in some lovely cafe in Cannes, France during the World Tax Free Show. I recall a tall tanned and elegant Gentleman in an off-white linen suit striding towards me. As we began our journey on scents, his lilting and gentle English accent effortlessly glided across scent names and history like an Olympic skater, his pirouettes: precious nuggets of fascinating information that only a select few would know. It was magic and anyone who is fortunate to hear him will also be enraptured.
Michael Edwards' Award-winning contributions and knowledge of perfumes are limitless. As an author, his language and phenomenal attention to detail is breathtaking. His classifications, spellbinding to those who seek out the truth with facts and integrity. His passion and authoritative joie de vivre, utterly infectious.
A living legend, Michael Edwards is without question, the most recognizable and highly accredited Fragrance Expert to date. His story is remarkable and his knowledge? Well, see for yourself in the following interview..."
- Marian Bendeth; Global Fragrance Expert, Sixth Scents
The Fragrance Foundation and The Fifi Awards announced April 23, 2010, the Top Five Finalist in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage Blog. Sniffapalooza Magazine garnered TWO nominations again in the TOP FIVE Finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage Blog. View the top five on the Fifi blog now! See two of the top five articles from Mark David Boberick "Scents My Sister Loved" and Michael Davis for "Real Men Wear" here in their entirety. This is the second year that Sniffapalooza Magazine contributors have placed Top Five FiFi Finalist. Congratulations to Mark David Boberick for his article "Scents My Sister Loved" and Michael Davis for the "Real Men Wear" series!
The TOP FIVE FiFi finalists in the category of Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage 2010 Blog is as follows: WINNER Elle.com - "Enduring Fragrance" - Intelligence Blog , April 24, 2009 - Allure Magazine Blog - "Scents of SIn", December 23, 2009 -Sniffapalooza Magazine.com "Scents My Sister Loved" by Mark David Boberick - Sniffapalooza Magazine.com "Real Men Wear" by Michael Davis and
Nathan Branch.com - "Flying Under The Radar"
The Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage Blog category is an historic and appreciative gesture on the part of The Fragrance Foundation for the quality work on online fragrance blog sites, legitimizing them as editorial vehicles. This is truly a great honor for us. Sniffapalooza Magazine also placed two articles in the Top five last year, making Sniffapalooza Magazine a four time Top Five Finalist for
Editorial Excellence in Fragrance Coverage Blog.
A sincere heartfelt thanks to the Fragrance Foundation and FiFi Awards.
An Interview
with Elisabeth Steen
and Britt Hovde Ross
The creators of
Kristiansand New York
by David Ecker
As an enthusiast and an attendee of the finest fragrance event in the world, I had the wonderful opportunity to experience many scents at Sniffapalooza’s Spring Fling 2010, but until the Sunday event I chose not to wear any of them. On Sunday I decided to wear only one scent and that was the Kristiansand New York fragrance. I walked around the Italian Sunday luncheon table to let the people experience it. The reason I chose this fragrance was not just because it was new, but because it was very special to me. It was almost magical wearing it and I felt that it was made just for me. I was so excited by how the scent enhanced my environment especially with the great group of people at Sniffapalooza. I purchased my 1st bottle as soon as I returned home after this exhaustingly fun weekend.
About David Ecker
David Ecker has been working as a customer service professional in various industries since 1987, but he often has an unshakable urge to visit his nearest perfume store after work for the latest fragrance trends. David holds a BA Degree in Broadcasting from Montclair State University in Upper Montclair, NJ. His number one interest is fragrance because scent creates a wonderful enhancement to his daily life. David is a member in the world class consumer fragrance organization, Sniffapalooza! David believes that scent should fully complement a person but never overpower. David’s interest in perfumery started in the early 90s when he started following fragrance trends in department stores. His other hobbies include audio, cooking and baking for friends and family, and creating great ideas!
When was Kristiansand the brand created?
Kristiansand New York was formed nearly three years ago. We worked on the branding simultaneously as we developed the fragrance. We believe branding is an important element of a finished product and wanted to make sure it encompassed our vision and represented the scent perfectly.
Is there a particular scent in your memory that helped create the foundation for your interest in perfumery?
Britt: It wasn’t just one scent in particular, but a combination of all the smells and fragrances from my mother’s garden.
Elisabeth: When I was a teenager, I travelled to Grasse, France where I was deeply touched by its natural scents and its beauty. This is what sparked my interest in perfumery.
What inspired you to create the fragrance?
The inspiration behind the fragrance was our cross cultural life which spans between Norway and New York City. We wanted to honor the country of our birth, Norway, and it’s naturalistic and majestic elements as well as the sophistication and class of our new home in New York City.
What was it like to work with Pierre Constantin-Gueros at Drom? How did you select your perfumer?
The selection of our perfumer wasn’t an easy task. We spent many hours searching for the right individual and company. We interviewed many, tested a large number of samples and did a lot of research before we partnered with Drom.
It was fantastic to work with Pierre Constantin-Gueros. He’s an artist and very creative. We loved his prior work and he understood exactly what we wanted to bring forth in our scent. Pierre successfully communicates our vision of Kristiansand New York through the scent.
How does your fragrance create an olfactory picture of Norway?
The branding, name and logo has elements of an old rustic Viking world. Norway is a rather quiet place with a lifestyle very close to nature. To evoke this in our fragrance, we added natural ingredients such as woods, cracked black pepper, sage, plum and greens too. The bottle itself has a very classic, sophisticated design just like Norwegian architecture.
What brought you two together to work on this creation? How long did it take to create?
We both share a great passion for fragrance and have an entrepreneurial mind. Elisabeth studied fragrance and cosmetic marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Britt dreamed about being a perfume maker since she picked rose pedals in her mother's garden as a child. From the first day we met, a strong friendship developed along with mutual trust and respect and we knew we would make a fantastic team since we have compatible yet different strengths.
Kristiansand New York was developed over a two year span, from start to finish. We didn't want to rush the result as we wanted every component to be right.
How does the brand split itself between Norway and NYC?
Different elements of Norway and New York are infused in the scent to create our vision. Some of the ingredients such as: masculine wood, raw pepper topped with clary sage and crisp greens to represent Norway. The chic musk, expensive amber and sophisticated powdery notes represent New York City. The result is a sexy woody-ambery definition of masculinity. Classy meets Wild. Nature meets Style. These two worlds collide in a very unique and impactful way.
I had a special opportunity to sample the fragrance prior to the big weekend and I was amazed by the longevity and the quality of it. It captivated my imagination because it was not familiar and but because it ventured in a new and beautifully fragrant territory. It instantly became my new favorite fragrance from my collection of a multitude of bottles which started in the 90s. It was the creation of two people with a dream who were determined to make it a reality and that reality has exceeded every expectation.
Kristiansand New York is a new company which created its first fragrance with the wonderful perfumer Pierre Constantin-Gueros at Drom’s Tribeca New York studio in the fall of 2009. This first fragrance called Kristiansand New York is a complex composition of crisp greens, exotic spices, amber, woods, white lavender, raw pepper, mandarin, and clary sage that create an incredible powdery olfactory experience. It is a 15% concentration although it is labeled as an eau de cologne. The fragrance was created to bridge two wonderful places, the Kristiansand beach area in Norway and New York City. Nature combines with the New York metropolis creating a fusion of fragrant excitement.
Kristiansand New York was created by Elisabeth Steen and Britt Hovde Ross, two Norwegians who met in New York at a store’s grand opening in Soho. They had mutual interests. Both enjoy perfumery. Britt is a model and Elisabeth is an actress. Elisabeth’s training in Fragrance and Cosmetics Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Britt’s interest in scent combined their efforts to create a new brand for a new scent of Norway. It was one great day that after talking about the idea for a long time that they decided to take the dive and create the hottest new product of 2010.
I had the great pleasure of meeting these two great women to ask them about the brand.
What are you thinking about for the next fragrance?
Currently, our focus is the distribution of Kristiansand New York. We plan on developing an entire line of complimentary products and, while we strongly believe the current scent may be worn by both men and women, we would like to create a unique feminine scent for women.
What is your vision for the future of perfumery?
Perfumery represents the character and mood of the wearer. While there are scents on the market today which are specifically for men and women, in the future, the industry will have more scents which will be worn by both. Perfumery has been around for such a long time and will continue to evolve and grow. The men's market will continue to increase and more and more women will realize that there are no boundaries when it comes to fragrances and will wear men's cologne.
In this day and age, people buy products to make themselves feel more attractive or in tune with who they are and as a result perfumery and new unique products will be in demand and will continue to grow.
Where to purchase Kristiansand New York…..
Kristiansand New York can be purchased at several retail outlets including Beverly Hills Perfumery in California, Cry Wolf and the Shop @ SH in New York City, NYC-JC Luxury Suites in Jersey City, NJ, stores throughout Norway, and online at beautycafe.com and www.kristiansandnewyork.com. Britt and Elisabeth can be emailed at contact@kristiansandnewyork.com.
What do you enjoy most about perfumery today? What would you like to see more or less of?
As an industry, we love the variety of products on the market today. There is scent for everyone. Today’s industry would be nicely complimented with more individualized scents and niche fragrances.
Do you have a target audience for Kristiansand such as a particular age group or generation?
Originally, we created the fragrance with the 18 to 45 year old group in mind, but have since learned that all men and women, no matter what their age love our fragrance. So simply stated, our target audience for Kristiansand New York is everyone or anyone. Back in the 1800’s perfume was non gender specific and the same fragrances could be worn by both men and women alike. Kristiansand New York compliments every person differently and uniquely.
HANAE MORI PARFUMS DEBUTS NO. 1
Limited Edition & First in New Eaux de Collection Crafted with Sun & Wind Power
Hanae Mori Parfums introduces No. 1, a limited edition feminine fragrance of nature’s own joy and brilliance that unbinds carefree days and nights with a blend of blooms and berries from Paris. Contemporary, elegant No. 1 starts the new Eaux de Collection series that draws upon sun and wind as energy and creative sources for the decade dawning. Approximately 30% of the power needed to create it was from renewable sources. In return, a portion of proceeds from U.S. sales of No. 1 will benefit Clean Air/Cool Planet, which works to solve global warming through civic engagement, education and policy. No. 1 blooms in May at Nordstrom’s, Bloomingdale’s, Sephora, Neiman Marcus, select Saks and select Macy’s, 3.4 ounces ($95).
No. 1 is a fitting name for a fragrance so original in concept and design, a work of art whose creation owes much to nature’s power. Although sun ripens fruit and wind carries in her arms the aroma of blooms, these elements play an added role in No. 1 and the coming Eaux de Collection. At each point in the creative process, from the meeting of artistic minds in bright workshops to fresh storage of ingredients before blending to bathing fruits and blooms in warm alcohol for releasing essence, decisions were made to select facilities in France most advanced in the use of sun and wind power.
The result is No. 1, a fragrance setting a new mark not only in beauty, but also natural harmony. No. 1 is at one with nature. No. 1 states the importance of the planet and creating beauty sustainably for clients. At Hanae Mori Parfums, the client is number one.
Top notes of crisp bergamot, contrasting blackcurrant, lively grapefruit and mulberry leaf meld with middle notes of light blackberry, lilting jasmine, raspberry and white musk on a sandalwood, fine amber and gentle vanilla base.
With No. 1, Hanae Mori Parfums also debuts new packaging, with a vibrant No. 1 emblem that resembles a slash of Japanese ink upon rice paper, evoking the Japanese roots of the brand named for Madame Hanae Mori, the first female fashion designer from Japan to conquer the runways of Paris and New York.
Approximately 30% of the total power needed to create No. 1 was from renewable sources. Furthermore, a portion of proceeds from U.S. sales of No. 1 will benefit Clean Air/Cool Planet, which works to solve global warming through civic engagement, education and policy. With No. 1, Hanae Mori Parfums also debuts new packaging, with a vibrant No. 1 emblem that resembles a slash of Japanese ink upon rice paper, evoking the Japanese roots of Madame Hanae Mori, the first female fashion designer from Japan to conquer the Paris and New York runways.
Pricing:3.4 ounces, $95
Nicole Miller new fragrance release: A Modern Chypre
Celebrated runway designer Nicole Miller has partnered with Parlux Fragrances, Inc. to create an exciting new scent for women. Flowing from Miller’s own life, her creative philosophy and the women who inspire her design, the Nicole Miller fragrance is sexy, vibrant, feminine and memorable. “With this fragrance I wanted to break away from the conventional and create a new dynamic,” remarks Nicole Miller. “I am not about playing it safe, nor are the women who wear Nicole Miller, so I am introducing a fragrance that is young, fun, surprising and a delight to the senses. One that turns heads; one that makes a great impression.” “The woman I have in mind for this Nicole Miller fragrance is smart and confident. She’s a lot of fun, a high energy personality, warm, engaging with that special spark. She loves to let people know she is there; she is someone people are attracted to and remember.”
Miller adds, “To me, Nicole Miller captures that vibe. I want this fragrance to be one that women discover and love – and want to wear in every part of their lives.”
Nicole Miller fragrance is warm and sexy: a modern essence that embodies a spirit of playfulness and sophistication. Crisp fruits and florals contrast with sensual warm woods. The fragrance opens with an effervescent blend of cassis sorbet, bright orange and clean aldehydes. The heart is a femininemasterpiece of yellow gardenia, exotic ylang ylang, orange flower and hints of violet leaves. A warm sensuality creates the background with a blend of
rich black patchouli and oakmoss enveloped in textural white cedarwood and amber.
Inspired by classic French shapes, the Nicole Miller bottle is luxurious, rich and elegant. Its sculpted form and bronze-tone details harmonize with theamber juice inside. A metal celtic knot design inspired by Miller’s apparel embellishes the front panel. Its classic ball cap is rendered modern by a concentric circle pattern, also in the burnished-bronze finish.
Launching in Spring 2010, the new Nicole Miller fragrance collection, which includes Eau de Parfum as well as bath and body products for women, will be available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue and Nicole Miller boutiques throughout the United States. Price points include Eau de Parfum Sprays at $65 for 1.7 fl. oz. and $80 for 3.4 fl. oz; Shower Crème at $35 for 5 fl. oz.; Body Lotion at $45 for 5 fl. oz. and a Body Crème at $60 for 6.7 fl. oz.
The perfumer behind this fragrance is Caroline Sabas. WWW.NICOLEMILLER.COM
Bond No. 9 Saks-En-Rose
Too mesmerizing, too impudently beautiful ever to be overlooked, the venerable rose sets the standard for lush and romantic perfumes. According to dispassionate botanists, it works its magic by being the most perfect and balanced of flowers: Voluptuously honeyed, but not too sweet; rich and deep as balsam, but joyously sparkling too; warm and simultaneously cool; sensually beautiful—yet spiked with thorns. No wonder the rose has long been the subject of myth and lore in cultures all over the world. This was the official flower of those goddesses of love, Aphrodite and Venus. Its petals were employed as stuffing for the sultan’s mattress in ancient Persia. Over the centuries, it’s played a key role in Hindu weddings. And in 17th century France, so valuable were roses that they served, in lieu of cash, as legal tender.
There are thousands of varieties, but it is the pink rose—a symbol of grace and happiness—that is the key ingredient in the third scent venture between Saks Fifth Avenue and Bond No. 9.
Saks-en-Rose, as the eau de parfum will be known, marks a departure from your grandmother’s rose. This is an ease-ful rose, self-possessed, future-oriented and multi-functional—beguiling on an evening out, informal over the weekend. Its bona fides come via the entourage of ingredients that surrounds it. Following a contemporary blend of rarely used topnotes—succulent dry dates, verbena-like lantana leaves, and spicy mace (from the nutmeg family)—the scent segues into its resolutely floral heart of pink roses, orris (cousin to iris), and seductive tuberose. This beguiling bouquet lingers courtesy of the rose’s most reliable escorts—musk, for a hint of the feral, and those forest notes, sandalwood and amber, for stability.
Bond No. 9 releases
Saks-En-Rose and Harrods Rose
Harrods Rose
A rose is a rose is a rose …Yes, the very word conjures instant images of this insolently beautiful, archetypal flower, the one that speaks most eloquently of love and romance. Throughout the world, the rose has long been revered—not least for its voluptuously honeyed scent: warm and inviting, but joyously sparkling too. The subject of myth and lore, the rose in all its manifestations is especially beloved in Britain, where it has played a major historical role and is so prevalent that it goes far in defining the landscape.
But the cherished English rose has counterparts across the sea. Not only is the rose the national floral emblem of the United States, it also serves as the official New York State flower, growing both wild and in gardens everywhere from Niagara Falls in the north to the Hamptons in the south. So when the downtown New York artisanal perfumery Bond No. 9 set about designing its fourth fragrance (in the course of just one year) for that celebrated British luxury emporium, Harrods, the rose beckoned as the likeliest choice.
The fragrance world abounds with rose accords, but Harrods Rose is the first transatlantic rose blend. For starters, this is a white rose—a symbol of New World innocence, purity, loyalty, and fresh beginnings. But as in all rose scents, what counts is its entourage—the supporting cast that surrounds this exquisite diva in bloom. It opens with an arresting solo top-note: smooth and elegant white narcissus—a spring flower conveying, as well, the haunting aroma of freshly dug topsoil. Next comes the heart of the scent: languid, creamy white rose, partnered with a second warm and inviting floral—tuberose (yet another white flower, this one originating in the Americas from the agave plant, which also produces tequila!) The remarkable thing about Harrods Rose is how this exquisite bouquet lingers and even intensifies over time. That is thanks to its drydown, in which lush and sensual animal musk and skin-smooth cashmere wood are combined with ambrette seed—a plant musk from a tropical Asian hibiscus shrub that, intensified by body warmth, gradually conveys an amber aura. (Interestingly, the word ambrette derives both from the Latin ’ab l-musk, or source of the musk, and from the Old French, where it is a diminutive of amber.) As these final notes that melt into the skin, they create a longlasting—but never overpowering—impression.
A decorative network of Harrods’ signature letter H is displayed in gold against a soft petal pink background (imagine a white rose, blushing) on the Bond No. 9 superstar flacon, with the Bond No. 9 gold token serving as centerpiece logo. The cap is also rendered in petal pink.
Harrods Rose will be sold exclusively at Harrods and at Bond No. 9’s four New York stores and at harrods.com and bondno9.com. Price: 3.4 ounces, £188; 1.7 ounces, £105.
Reviews coming soon! This is my favorite Bond No. 9 since Chinatown!
Decoding Fragrance
at the London College of Fashion
The second edition of the London College of Fashion
3-day intensive course will be offered in London on
June 10 -12, 2010.
The course, designed and given by the Paris-based fragrance
writer Denyse Beaulieu with the input of master perfumers,
is a direct, hands-on, sensory initiation to perfume appreciation through games, visuals, discussions and of course smell, smell, smell. It is conceived to appeal to the novice perfume lover as much as to the confirmed fragrance aficionado.
From the day Gabrielle Chanel launched her iconic N°5 in 1921, perfume has been part of fashion's DNA. Like fashion, it is an art, as well as a billion-dollar industry. And like fashion, it's got trends, trailblazers spawning a thousand imitations, experimental houses and commercial behemoths; the olfactory equivalent of the little black dress and the shoulder-padded sequined gowns, of the sleek pantsuit and the New Look silhouette.
But unlike fashion, perfume is particularly hard to decode, partly because the perfume industry has always jealously guarded its secrets, but mostly because it is immaterial, non-visual and almost non-verbal. Very little is done to impart the culture of fragrance, its aesthetics and history.
Almost everyone wears perfume. Almost no one knows how it's made. There's a whole world of words beyond "This smells nice" and "This stinks". And London College of Fashion's "Perfume: Decoding Fragrance" intensive course is designed to help you get past those purely emotional reactions to scents. You won't learn to compose a fragrance (that takes years), but you'll jumpstart your nose into deciphering the stories perfumers tell with olfactory words.
Caron releases Parfum Sacré Intense
A spicy oriental, Parfum Sacré Intense
captures notes from all fragrance categories in one scent and is an unprecedented accord of flowers and spices for the ultra-feminine woman.
The purple bottle adorned with Swarovski crystals is reminiscent of tenderness, romance, and creativity.
Caron Paris also introduces ‘Brume Sacrée’, a subtly scented moisturizing hair mist with freeradical fighting properties.
PEPPER, CINNAMON, CORIANDER
ROSE, JASMINE, MYRRH, MUSK, VANILLA
30ml EDP spray $85
30ml Brume Sacrée spray $55
20ml EDP Purse Spray $85
50ml EDP Refill $95
Caron Fragrances are available at the Caron Paris Boutique (located in Phyto Universe 715 Lexington Avenue at 58th St, New York),
Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, select Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Call 1-877-88CARON for more information.
PREMIERE USDA CERTIFIED PERFUMER IN MANHATTAN LAUNCHES NEW LINE
A Perfume Organic – Environmentally Conscious Perfumes
A Perfume Organic, an exciting new niche Manhattan Perfumer, launches four debut scents, raising the bar for natural
perfumes. These exquisite perfumes are USDA certified organic by Oregon Tilth, certified vegan and cruelty free by PETA, and are carefully hand blended from the finest 100% organic ingredients.
The perfumes are: GREEN A juicy herbal potion with rose (New York’s state flower), black truffle, blue and roman chamomile, and an overdose of ylang ylang with a spicy wood finish.
CANTURI JEWELS LAUNCHES ARTISAN FRAGRANCE CREATED
BY STEFANO CANTURI
Fine Jewelry Designer, Stefano Canturi, launches first fragrance
Exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman and Canturi Jewels in New York and Las Vegas.
Stefano Canturi, founder and designer of Canturi Jewels, launches his first signature fragrance in the US, exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman in New York and at Canturi Jewels in New York’s Upper East Side and Las Vegas’s The Palazzo. For over 20 years, Stefano Canturi has designed and brought to life exceptionally unique artisan jewelry that’s both modern and iconic. To Stefano, the key to creating contemporary classics is making them timeless, wearable and highly covetable. He believes that “jewelry is the ultimate expression of the wearer’s personality and should evolve with one’s identity.” When asked to define the Canturi client, he simply uses the words confidence, individuality, and an appreciation for rarity.
Stefano’s work is deeply inspired by the Cubism art movement of the early 20th century, which signaled a new reality of avant-garde change and experimentalism. "I spend time imagining what it would be like to go back to one of the most creative moments of our time. People saw art in a way they had never seen before. The mood was of discovery, modernity and confidence." His Cubism jewelry collection is his most signature and coveted. And as a designer committed to new expressions of his vision and artisanship,
Stefano set out to articulate his point of view through another Canturi experience, a signature scent.
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And like a Canturi jewel, the Canturi fragrance is unmistakable and unforgettable.
Over two years in creation, the process of creating a fragrance challenged Stefano as an artist and creator to express his inspiration through scent. Once again recalling the spirit of Cubism, Stefano was inspired to develop an experience for women who embrace their strength and sophistication, as well as a taste for luxury on their own terms. As an homage to such captivating vitality and raw sensuality, Stefano created a bold, distinctive fragrance, which harkens to that iconic time in our history. Though Canturi channels a certain mood from the past, it is very present in the experience it creates. "My fragrance is uplifting, rich and sensual. It sums up everything I dream of. It is not for everyone" and Stefano encourages clients to "wear it to feel confident and creative. To create the mood."
The Canturi fragrance is a modern fusion of the classic Oriental and Chypre perfumes of the Cubist epoch, yet with distinct originality and warmth. The scent immediately releases a soft yet explosive vibrancy, creating an uplifting feeling marked by its citrus top notes. Artfully woven notes of Calabrian Bergamot, Mandarin Leaves, and Neroli transcend into a stunning bouquet of Rose Damascene, Night Blooming Jasmine, Florentine Iris and Lily of the Valley. Opulent nuances of woods and spices provide a modern twist using Patchouli, Amber, Musk, and Vetiver. And the final brush strokes of Tahitian Vanilla, Red Cedar, and Oakmoss gracefully imbue depth and sophistication. The overall richness and sensuality of this luxurious scent creates an exotic and seductive warmth, which is very unique and very Canturi.For the bottle, Stefano was inspired by his interlocking, signature Cubism style. The iconic round bottle with its lattice of sleek black lines evokes strength and style, while the golden juice hints at the luxury within.
Canturi’s is available in a 3.4oz Eau de Parfum for $140 and a 1.7oz Eau Parfum for $95.
It will be sold at retail at Bergdorf Goodman and Canturi Jewels, and online at
To view Stefano’s "Be Inspired fragrance" video and an interview with Stefano Canturi', please visit the videos shown below.
Stefano Canturi's spectacular diamond Satine necklace, worn by Nicole Kidman in "Moulin Rouge", a modern reworking of fashionable necklace in 1890s Paris.
Urban Organic – A sweet lemon sorbet with vanilla bourbon, tangy lime, wet ginger and basil, smoky vetiver, and exotic angelica root. These delightful perfumes are completely free of petrochemicals, dyes, pesticides and synthetics, and are based purely on supporting organic agriculture.
Perfumed Wine-Rosé
Sommelier, Katherine Marlowe, is collaborating with A Perfume Organic to select wine notes for our newest collection: The Perfumed Wine Trio. The first release - Rosé - Fresh berry, crisp apple, dark oaks, and rich spices blend beautifully. Like the first sip from a chilled glass of Rosé, intrigue is imparted with hints of clove and nutmeg, warming into a peppery finish
White Magic
White flowers, jasmine, the nuance of ancient, mystical angelica root and sage will cast a lovely spell. Delicate blossoms and precious woods macerate for several weeks, transforming into a supernatural experience!
All materials are purchased from domestic companies, and the lab and H.Q. proudly run on green energy.
A Perfume Organic’s GREEN and Urban Organic are $65 for a 12ml roll on bottle in a recycled seed embedded box, and can be purchased at Spirit Beauty Lounge
The bottle design derives from the same subtle sensibility. Saks’s millennial deconstructed-script logo is writ large in strokes of pure black on the Bond No. 9 superstar flacon, rendered here in milky white. Both the cap and the Bond No. 9 metro-token, displayed as a centerpiece, are in petal pink. No further flourishes are needed. The scent speaks for itself, and simplicity is served.
Saks-en-Rose is the second women’s scent in a pace-setting collaboration begun by Saks Fifth Avenue and Bond No. 9 in 2008 with the double launch of Saks Fifth Avenue for Her and Saks Fifth Avenue for Him. So successful were these start-ups that Saks, the iconic Fifth Avenue specialty store synonymous with retail elegance, in 2009 commissioned Bond No. 9, the intrepid NoHo artisanal perfumery, to do an encore. Like its predecessors, the resulting Saks en Rose fluently combines the uptown-downtown DNA of these two businesses.
Suggested Retail Price: $215 for 100ml; $145 for 50ml Saks
Private Collection Jasmine White Moss:
A Modern Classic Chypre
By Alisa Shorago
“I shall not today attempt further to define the kinds of material
I understand to be embraced . . . [but] I know it when I see it.”
- Justice Potter Stewart, on trying to articulate a definition of obscenity
When I was new to the fragrance world and first heard the word “chypre,” I thought, “I don’t know what
that is, but it sounds elegant.” I conducted extensive research and sniffing, only to learn that while
my instinct was right about elegance, defining the chypre category can be a tricky undertaking.
One of the few things about the chypre category that everyone can agree upon is that the name
derives from Coty’s Chypre, released in 1917. (Coty’s version shared a name with earlier fragrances,
which in turn were named for the island of Cypress.) Stray from this common ground, though, and
agreement is not always easy to find. Some purists only consider a fragrance to be a chypre if it has
the same structure as Coty’s: bergamot in the top, flowers (usually jasmine or rose) in the middle, and
oakmoss in the base (some purists require an animalic or labdanum note in the base as well).
Let’s call this definition the “classic chypre.” In the 20th Century, classic chypres rode a long wave of popularity, culminating in the 1970s. Classic chypres—examples include Mitsouko, Bandit, Chanel No. 19, and Estée Lauder’s original Private Collection—tend to be rich but dry and, due to the complexity of their citrus/floral/mossy/woody combination, difficult to describe. However, once you’ve smelled a classic chypre, you will not forget it; to paraphrase Justice Potter, you will know it when you smell it.
In the 21st century, the chypre began a comeback. Niche and independent perfumers paid homage to the classic structure; a few examples include Les Parfums de Rosine (Une Folie de Rose) and Sonoma Scent Studio (Cameo and Jour en Ensoleillé). However, with more widely available fragrances, the term became more confusing as it became more elastic. For instance, Chanel’s 31 Rue de Cambon was designed to recall a classic chypre without using oakmoss. Then, there are a number of modern releases billed as chypres that depart further from the classic chypre structure; fragrances such as Agent Provocateur and Narciso Rodriguez contain neither citrus nor oakmoss notes. We’ll call these fragrances “nouveau chypres.” While they can be lovely and complex in their own right, I know I was not alone among fragrance lovers in wanting to experience more readily-available, modern releases
based on the classic chypre structure.
For such people like me, Estée Lauder’s Jasmine White Moss is cause for celebration. The most recent release under the Private Collection line, it does a superb job of uniting a modern sensibility—clean transparency—with the classic chypre structure. Not only does the fragrance successfully bridge the past and the present stylistically, but it does so literally as well. Aerin Lauder has said that she began working on Jasmine White Moss when she discovered an unfinished composition of her grandmother, the eponymous Estée.
The listed top notes of Jasmine White Moss include absolutes of bergamot, galbanum, and black currant bud. Estée Lauder accurately describes the top notes as fresh and sparkling. Citrus occupies the foreground in the Eau de Parfum—both bergamot and, to my nose, lemon. The green notes of galbanum are also evident, as is the beginning of the moss note. The black currant bud absolute adds sparkle, heightening the pitch somewhat and adding a piquant sweetness. (For those whose chemistries do not mesh well with black currant bud, don’t worry; on a friend’s skin, the somewhat alarming tendencies of that note lasted no more than a minute or so.)
As the fragrance evolves into its heart, the green and citrus notes hum along in the background and the flowers take over. Listed notes include Aerin’s jasmine sambac absolute; Estée’s ylang ylang absolute and jasmine absolute; violet; orange flower absolute; and orris. The clean jasmine dominates, followed by orange blossom and violet. Ylang ylang and orris are less noticeable but add creaminess and softness, respectively.
It’s the base, however, where Jasmine White Moss really excels. The fragrance grows deeper and earthier, while remaining quite feminine. Listed notes include vetiver, patchouli heart, and white moss mist absolutes. Earthy vetiver and clean patchouli combine with the white moss mist, a Lauder exclusive. White moss mist is just as it sounds: it is recognizably moss, but a light, clean treatment of moss. The combined effect of these notes in the eau de parfum is addictive. Those who crave more old-school moss would do well to try the parfum version.
The overall effect of Jasmine White Moss is elegant and polished but youthful, cool but not chilly, and relatively complex but easy to wear. It evolves, but smoothly, without rough edges. It’s reminiscent of classic fragrances like Diorella or Cristalle while standing on its own. In short, this is one of my favorite department store releases of the past several years and a lovely addition to an excellent series. Nicely done, Aerin and Estée Lauder.
Projection and sillage: moderate. Longevity: very good.
About Alisa Shorago:
Alisa has always loved fragrance, but the internet has increased her appreciation to near-obsessive levels. She is a regular contributor to
Basenotes and adores the fragrance blogosphere. Her day jobs include owner of Shorago Training Services, which provides training to
companies in business writing and presentation skills, as well as sexual harassment prevention. She has a bachelor’s in English from UCLA
and a juris doctor from Hastings College of the Law. She can be contacted through her website.
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