Trudon has launched Absolu, a new unisex orange blossom fragrance…
Les Indemodables Iris Perle, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz L’Or{ris} & Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Iris ~ fragrance reviews
I’ve been wearing rose-centered perfumes since I was in grade school, and rose will always be a true love for me; along the way, however, I’ve also learned to appreciate iris fragrances. Tucked amongst the roses in my perfume cupboard, there’s a smaller stash of iris-themed samples and bottles for various moods and occasions: Naomi Goodsir Iris Cendré for a tailored, modern iris; Frédéric Malle Iris Poudre for a dressed-up, makeup-and-jewelry iris; Comme des Garçons Sticky Cake for a sweet, quirky fleurmand iris. Meanwhile, my mother has been wearing Le Labo Iris 39 for years and it smells great on her, and my friend N. is a longtime devotée of Chanel No. 19, so I’ve had many opportunities to admire iris on other perfume-lovers.
I think iris has been on my mind (and nose) lately because I received a sample of Les Indémodables Iris Perlé…
Eris Parfums Delta of Venus ~ new fragrance
Indie brand Eris Parfums has launched Delta of Venus, a new fruity fragrance…
Eris Parfums Scorpio Rising (with a note on Belle de Jour) ~ fragrance reviews
Years and years ago, when I was just beginning graduate school, I made a new friend who had an amateur interest in astrology. At the time, this interest was regarded with suspicion (or even scorn) by the more “serious” members of our academic program. I’ve always been curious about the storytelling and symbolism of the zodiac, though, so I was a willing ear for her theories about certain classmates’ behavior.
“We have too many Leos in this group,” she’d murmur to me when the same few individuals kept dominating a seminar meeting. Or, more ominously, “Watch out for the sting of the Scorpio” — in reference to some November-born classmates whom she didn’t trust…
Eris Parfums Scorpio Rising ~ new fragrance
Indie brand Eris Parfums has launched Scorpio Rising, a new fragrance…