Berlin-based indie natural brand April Aromatics has launched Pink Wood, a new oud fragrance…
The daily lemming
Has anyone ever tried anything from Floracopeia? Their Rose & Vetiver Attar caught my eye: "This earthy, sensual and floral attar is created by infusing a cold water filtered extract of Edward rose into a base of vetiver oil. While on a train ride from Mumbai to Rajasthan, David Crow learned that rose and vetiver has long been considered to be the most beautiful combination of fragrance in the world. Although these two oils are both complex and worlds apart, together they become an unexpected elixir that evokes dreams and joie de vivre. Our organic Rose and Vetiver Attar is produced using no heat and no sandalwood oil. Unlike synthetic perfumes which sit on the skin and mask the body's natural scent, this attar acts as food for your skin, becoming part of your personal, unique fragrance." $50 for 5 ml at Floracopeia.
4 Perfumes for a Summer Afternoon ~ Anya’s Garden Strange Magic, Mendittorosa South, Euphorium Brooklyn Butterfly & Fitzgerald and Guislain Nuit a l’Opera
What to do when it’s hot as hell outside and laziness is an option? I decided to stay in a cold room, sip a cocktail (watermelon and lime juice with tequila), and climb (no sweat generated) my perfume sample “mountain.” I found some fun and interesting fragrances that go well with this crazy weather.
Anya’s Garden Strange Magic
listed notes include Aglaia odorata, orris, gardenia, chamomile, white champaca, ylang ylang, white ambergris, Clerodendrum philippinum (“Cashmere Bouquet”); 15 ml, $125
Strange Magic is strange indeed…
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…
Velvet & Sweet Pea Rose Encens & Eze ~ perfume reviews
We all have our own preferred “comfort scents,” and they can be just as individual as any of our other perfume preferences. Vanilla and other gourmands might be popular in this particular category, but I’m sure there are those of you who also reach for vetiver or violets or what-have-you when the going gets rough. I’ve been noticing for the past year or two that when I’m dealing with bad news, or a headache or bad cold, or just the end of a long day, I end up looking through my stash for samples of natural perfumes.
Velvet & Sweet Pea is one line that never fails to soothe my spirit with its scents (not to mention its colorful Victorian-style imagery, including lots of cats!). I’m a longtime fan of Black Cat, and recently I’ve tried two newer perfume oils called Rose Encens and Eze that have eased me through moments of stress…