Indie brand Bruno Fazzolari has launched Room 237, a new fragrance inspired by the movie The Shining…
Bruno Fazzolari Lampblack ~ fragrance review
Inspired by the smell of ink, Lampblack debuted at Gallery Paule Anglim, alongside a series of ink paintings. Lampblack is named for the pigment in India ink, formerly made from the soot of oil-burning lamps. My goal with this scent was to enhance the ink-like notes of nagarmotha in a way that would create a transparent, colorful darkness. — Bruno Fazzolari1
And yes, he succeeded. Bruno Fazzolari’s Lampblack is one of my favorite indie fragrances of the past couple years (it launched in 2013). It is possible, if you try, to smell all of its listed components — sweet orange, black pepper, bitter grapefruit, nagarmotha (cypriol), benzoin and vetiver — but it is likewise possible to close your eyes and smell ink and soot. If that sounds too weird to wear, it’s really not, in fact, it’s arguably easier on the nose than fragrances with similar inspirations, such as Comme des Garçons 2 and Andrea Maack Coal…
Bruno Fazzolari Au Dela Narcisse des Montagnes ~ fragrance review
When I read perfume descriptions these days my eyes (usually) begin to tire and a nap seems a better use of my time; rarely do descriptions of perfumes come close to what’s in the bottles. But the mention of certain notes shakes me awake and rouses my interest: notes like rosewood, hay, camphor, myrrh…and narcissus, perhaps my favorite scent of springtime.
Au Delà Narcisse des Montagnes (containing narcissus absolute)1 was created by indie perfumer (and artist) Bruno Fazzolari.2 The fragrance starts with a punch of furry and vibrant oak moss.
Bruno Fazzolari Au Dela Narcisse des Montagnes ~ new fragrance
Artist and indie perfumer Bruno Fazzolari has launched Au Delà Narcisse des Montagnes, a new limited edition fragrance. Au Delà Narcisse des Montagnes is a variation on the brand’s Au Delà, and is being released with a limited edition five-color screen print…