Hmmm, something to layer with my Ancient Resins? Aftelier Frankincense Face & Body Balm: "This calming, anti-inflammatory healing balm is non-greasy and absorbs quickly. Made from two kinds of whole frankincense oleoresin (not the essential oil), boswellia neglecta and sacra -- extracted by me; both are rich with boswellic acids that are so supportive to health. These two varieties of frankincense are blended together to create a beautiful relaxing aroma. Includes organic beeswax and frankincense CO2 extract." $35 for a 15 ml tin at Aftelier, and also available in rose.
Aftelier Velvet Tuberose ~ new fragrance
Indie natural line Aftelier has launched Velvet Tuberose, a new natural soliflore solid perfume…
5 perfumes ~ vanilla fragrances for fall
(Quick PSA: I am on the road today and heading to a place with very limited internet access. I’ll be slow to answer comments or questions all weekend long, but I’ll do my best.)
Fall is not my favorite season, but even I will admit that it’s probably the best time of year for perfume. You can wear just about anything, and for many of us, it’s a joy to finally pull out some of the heavier woods and orientals that we’ve been neglecting all summer. I’ve already done autumn posts covering iris, incense and vetiver, now I’m turning to vanilla (and Angela will join in the fun on Monday, with 5 fruity chypres for fall). As always, these are just my suggestions, and again as always, the line between the seasons is perhaps a bit arbitrary and/or personal: some of these fragrances wear just as well in summer or winter, and some of them work perfectly fine all the year round.
Indult Tihota: Vanilla cake, yes, but vanilla cake from perfumer Francis Kurkdjian…
Aftelier Curious ~ new fragrance
Indie natural line Aftelier has launched Curious, a new fragrance inspired by Mandy Aftel’s newly opened Aftel Archive of Curious Scents…
Aftel Archive of Curious Scents
Mandy Aftel of indie natural line Aftelier has opened the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents..