Niche line Nomenclature will launch their fifth fragrance, lumen_esce. Like the initial quartet (iri_del, adr_ett, efflor_esce and orb_ital), lumen_esce centers on a specific synthetic note, in this case, Violettyne from the fragrance and flavor company Firmenich…
What is it: a 70 ml bottle of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae, plus a 100 ml bottle of Nomenclature iri_del, plus a small (15 ml?) bottle of A Lab On Fire Mon Musc à Moi. All have been used lightly for testing.
How do I get it: For a chance to win, leave a comment on the website telling me that you live in the US (or that you can provide a US mailing address). Then tell me either a) your absolute favorite niche fragrance, or b) what thing, event or person made you thankful or happy in 2015, or c) something else you’ve been dying to post in a comment.
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Quick fragrance reviews of Le Labo Thé Noir 29 and Nomenclature iri_del.
We all know better by now than to expect anything from the perfume names at niche line Le Labo: they’re named for the note in greatest concentration, NOT for the note that “stars” in the fragrance. And I do know that, but I just can’t help myself. I was hoping for a big black tea (preferably a nicely smoked Earl Grey) from Thé Noir 29 and was consequently disappointed by this fresh, pale amber-y wood with hints of fig and a slight rose-y floral note…
Nomenclature is a new niche line from Karl Bradl of Aedes de Venustas and designer Carlos Quintana. They debut with four fragrances: adr_ett, efflor_esce, iri_del and orb_ital…