French niche line Olfactive Studio will launch Dancing Light, a new unisex fragrance, in April. The accompanying image was taken by photographer Frøydis Dalheim…
Aftelier Violet Ambrosia & Olfactive Studio Violet Shot ~ fragrance reviews
One of my favorite winter-themed songs is the American standard “Violets for Your Furs.” Billie Holiday’s interpretation is the one I love most, although I’m very fond of Frank Sinatra’s version, which was probably the one that introduced me to this song. The nostalgic mood, the intimate gesture, the contrast between a wintry urban setting and some fresh flowers — it would make a wonderful inspiration for a perfume. And now that winter has arrived in my own city, I’m suddenly in the mood for any and all violet fragrances. Here are two new ones that I’ve recently tried…
Olfactive Studio Sepia Collection ~ new fragrances
French niche line Olfactive Studio will introduce the Sepia collection in November. The three new unisex fragrances — Vanilla Shot, Leather Shot and Chypre Shot — were developed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour and inspired by photography by Martin Hill…
Olfactive Studio Flash Back in New York ~ new fragrance
French niche line Olfactive Studio has launched Flash Back in New York. The new unisex fragrance was inspired by a photograph by Vivienne Gucwa. Flash Back in New York is a followup to 2013’s Flash Back…
Olfactive Studio Close Up & Woody Mood ~ fragrance reviews
I just spent a few enjoyable minutes doing some online window-shopping for sweaters and autumn accessories; it’s almost September, after all, and what better time to fantasize about a new pair of boots? This is the moment when I also start thinking about switching my summer perfumes (fruity roses, sheer beachy blends) for spicier, richer compositions. Fortunately, I have on hand small samples of two appropriate fragrances from French niche line Olfactive Studio: Close Up, launched in fall 2016, and the recently released Woody Mood.
Close Up was developed for Olfactive Studio by perfumer Annick Menardo and (as is customary for the brand) was inspired by a photograph: a very close view of an eyeball’s iris by Suren Malvelyan…