Simon Doonan of Barneys talks to Ben Gorham of niche brand Byredo.
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I am so glad that the interview focuses on the essentials of the artistry of fragrance; just what every fume head wants to know: the height of the lady who has tatooed the nose!
I am also so glad that the once the Nose stated that he felt that the casino/night club (Rick’s) from the movie Casablanca was an inspiration for a fragrance; the interviewer follows up by asking what is the primary difference between a Pefurmer and a basketball player. How about, instead, askng which Byredo scent one should wear to Ricks?
By the way the chief difference between a real perfumer and a basketball player is that both got in bed with the Kim Kardashian but only had a real relationship with her that has lasted for years; the other one just married her.
It’s really a ridiculous interview — Simon Doonan should not quit his day job.
I am a fan of Simon Doonan, but this is almost an absurdly fluffy, pointless “interview” – Byredo has done a *lot* of really innovative things in a very short time; even a person casually interested in fragrance (i.e. not a perfume geek like anyone on this site) deserves a little more substance.
Simon’s not an idiot though – maybe this was intentional? dunno.
It’s so bad it’s fascinating, which is why I posted it. Two almost certainly interesting people, managing to have a dull, pointless conversation, and then Barneys throws it online to sell perfume.
Be still my heart! He is a hottie. Stupid interview.
I’m with you on all accounts, Tama! *fans self* (The hottie being Ben Gorham, right? I mean, I love Simon Doonan, but I like my guys tall! lol)
Hee hee, yes!
Well, this was not very insightful at all. Intothegloss.com has a wonderful interview with him, if you’re interested.
I found it. Here’s the link. Muuuuuuch better. What eye-candy! lol
http://intothegloss.com/2011/11/ben-gorham-perfumer/
Does anyone know if the travel sizes are out yet? I can’t find them online. I suppose I should call Barney’s?
I know nothing, sorry!
Goodness; he has a lot to say.
in a similar vein (perfume interviews, at least), did anyone see the interview Book Riot did with Christopher Brosius of CB I hate Perfume. Ah, the marriage of my two loves…
http://bookriot.com/2011/11/28/the-nose-knows-a-perfumer-captures-the-scent-of-a-library/
That was a nice one.