As soon as we mention florals in the same sentence as perfume our minds instinctively turn to feminine fragrances. We have been brought up to believe that flowers are for girls and woods are for men, in the same way as choosing pink and blue, but thankfully things are changing. A willingness to challenge stereotypes has seen many men reaching for florals. Sometimes it’s to disarm but mainly it’s simply a love of this style of fragrance. One perfumer that has an incredible skill and creating florals is Daniel Pescio, and this is perfectly displayed in his beautifully constructed lily of the valley perfume, Muguet 56.
Showing posts with label Daniel Pescio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daniel Pescio. Show all posts
Monday, 25 May 2020
Thursday, 19 December 2019
MY TOP CHOICES FROM 2019
They say that time passes quicker as we get older and that definitely seems to have been the case this year. It only feels a moment ago that we were celebrating the start of 2019 and here we are, twelve months later, getting ready to slide into a new decade. Over the past year I’ve written ninety two articles for stephanmatthews.com, with another two to come, and thought that it would be fun to revisit a few of my favourites. It was difficult to choose what to include but, from Bengals to bamboo, there were a few that really stood out for me. So, I wonder whether I've included one of your favourites?
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Bengale Rouge,
Chameleon,
Chienoir,
Daniel Pescio,
ELLA K,
Eloise Hall,
Exaltatum London,
Floris,
Liz Moores,
Lola's Apothecary,
Pergola,
Poème de Sagano,
Sonia Constant,
Vert Fougère,
Zoologist
Monday, 18 March 2019
CHAMELEON by Zoologist

Monday, 7 January 2019
CAMEL by Zoologist Perfumes
The word “animalic” is often used to describe fragrances that are musk-laden, dangerously resinous, or that exude a carnal sensuality. It’s gone far beyond mere ingredients and instead has almost become a subversive trend of its own. The level of animalic-ness varies from company to company but there is one brand that is pushing the limits to breaking point. With fragrances that don’t obey the “rules” and a concept that, six years on, is still extraordinary, Victor Wong has sailed Zoologist right into the eye of the storm and the results are wonderfully challenging. So, from Bat to Beaver, it’s time to “talk to the animals.”
Monday, 6 February 2017
STEPHAN'S SIX - DANIEL PESCIO
ISIPCA is a school based in Versailles that teaches the formulation of perfumes, cosmetics and flavours. Now, many perfumers have passed through its doors but one of the newest is Daniel Pescio. His background in cinematography has definitely influenced his style, with bold choices littering his creations, and when I met up with him in Paris I took the opportunity to find out more about this new perfumer during “Stephan’s Six”.
Labels:
Azzaro pour Homme,
Brut,
Candide Effluve,
Champaca,
Cologne,
Comme des Garçons,
Daniel Pescio,
Doblis,
Guerlain,
Hermes,
ISIPCA,
Jacques Guerlain,
Mystere,
Polo,
Ralph Lauren,
Rochas,
Thierry Mugler,
Ungaro III
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Forty-Eight Hours in Paris
"Travel broadens the mind" … it’s a well-used motto, but in the case of the last two days it certainly rings true. I spent forty-eight hours in Paris meeting perfume companies, perfumers, distributors, trainers, and still found time for some retail therapy. What I came away with though was far more than flacons; I came back excited that there are still creators with a sound understanding of perfume construction that doesn't just revolve around bells, whistles and bangs. From lush florals to Russian leather, sparkling colognes to the definitive muguet, I experienced them all.
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