Patrick Gale jokingly confesses that he's never had what many would consider a “grown up” job but, with perseverance and an instinct for fascinating subjects, he has become a critically acclaimed author. From the BBC drama Man in an Orange Shirt through to his latest book Mother’s Boy, which looks at the life of the Cornish Poet Charles Causley, his seventeen novels have been described as “gripping”, “unflinching”, while at the same time being “playful and wise”. Now based down on the tip of Cornwall, I wanted to discover what scented secrets he would reveal during “Stephan’s Six”.
Showing posts with label Eau Sauvage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eau Sauvage. Show all posts
Monday, 16 October 2023
STEPHAN’S SIX - PATRICK GALE
Patrick Gale jokingly confesses that he's never had what many would consider a “grown up” job but, with perseverance and an instinct for fascinating subjects, he has become a critically acclaimed author. From the BBC drama Man in an Orange Shirt through to his latest book Mother’s Boy, which looks at the life of the Cornish Poet Charles Causley, his seventeen novels have been described as “gripping”, “unflinching”, while at the same time being “playful and wise”. Now based down on the tip of Cornwall, I wanted to discover what scented secrets he would reveal during “Stephan’s Six”.
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author,
Bel Ami,
Dior,
Dior Men,
Eau de Pam,
Eau Sauvage,
Floris,
Hermes,
Jean Paul Gaultier,
L'air du Temps,
Lavender,
Mother's Boy,
Old Spice,
Old Spice Lime,
Patrick Gale,
Rose Geranium,
Stephan's Six
Monday, 10 August 2020
FOUGÈRE INTENSE by SP Parfums
The niche sector of perfumery still looks like a rapidly growing market, even in the current uncertain climate. New companies continue to appear, also vanishing with a similar speed, all hoping that they will be become the latest “new young thing.” To many it felt like a certainty that there was room for ever increasing brands but, more recently, it definitely seems like only those with dedication, talent, and drive can succeed. One perfect example of this is German born Sven Pritzkoleit. He’s once again taken the traditions of French perfumery and mixed them with some contemporary magic to create the beautiful Fougère Intense.
Monday, 7 October 2019
STEPHAN'S SIX - SONIA CONSTANT
After training at ISIPCA in Versailles, Sonia Constant joined the world-famous Givaudan and went on to create for the likes of Guerlain, Narciso Rodriguez, and Alexander McQueen. She possesses the rare talent of combining passion with precision and so when I met her at the UK launch of her own perfume range, ELLA K, I wanted to discover the perfumer’s own fragrance memories during “Stephan’s Six”.
Labels:
Allure,
Chanel,
Dior,
Eau Sauvage,
ELLA K,
First,
Givaudan,
Guerlain,
Lancôme,
Lettre de Pushka,
Mélodie de l'Altaï,
Must de Cartier,
No.5,
Poison,
Sonia Constant,
Stephan's Six,
Tresor,
Van Cleef & Arpels
Monday, 30 September 2019
STEPHAN'S SIX - ISABELLE GELLÉ
With a perfume heritage stretching back to 1826, Isabelle Gellé has dedicated herself to the creation of natural fragrances. One hundred and eighty years later, in 2006, she finally launched her own company and currently has three collections that take inspiration from travel right through to time. With a new home series about to launch, it’s time to discover Isabelle’s own perfume memories during “Stephan’s Six”.
Labels:
Agent Provocateur,
Bottega Veneta,
Bourjois,
Chanel,
Dior,
Eau Sauvage,
Fidji,
Gellé Frères,
Isabelle Gellé,
Lancôme,
Laroche,
Magie Noire,
No.5,
O de Lancome,
Soir De Paris,
Stephan's Six,
Violette
Monday, 26 June 2017
THE LOST GIRL by Carol Drinkwater
To say that we live in very uncertain times would be an understatement. Society has constantly gone through struggles and upheavals, but what is now different is that we follow every twist and turn on twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and by SMS. There is no passage of time while we wait for information to come through; it’s now relentlessly instant. For the plot of her latest novel, Carol Drinkwater has collided the 2015 Bataclan attack with the perfume fields of Grasse, and produced a work that uses scented references to lift the very words from the page and resonate with the reader. THE LOST GIRL is an emotional roller-coaster.
Monday, 12 June 2017
STEPHAN'S SIX - NICK STEWARD
It takes guts to start a new independent perfume company these days, but that is exactly what Nick Steward has done. After nineteen years working in the fragrance industry he has taken the plunge and launched Gallivant with a beautiful range of scents designed for “the traveller in us all”. So, let’s find out a little bit more about the man behind the passport as he answers “Stephan’s Six”.
Labels:
Bertrand Duchaufour,
Dior,
Dior Higher,
Diorissimo,
Eau Sauvage,
Edmond Roudnitska,
Fleur de Male,
Gallivant,
Jean Paul Gaultier,
Nick Steward,
Stephan's Six,
Tel Aviv,
Timbuktu
Monday, 10 October 2016
STEPHAN'S SIX - GEOFF PERCY
When Geoff Percy was brought on board to try and turn around the fortunes of Bronnley, after it had fallen into administration, he came with a wealth of experience. Ten years as Chief Executive of Simple Health and Beauty had taught him the importance of a brand’s loyalty, heritage and appeal. So, I thought it was time we learned a little bit more about his own fragrance journey during “Stephan’s Six”.
Monday, 3 October 2016
STEPHAN'S SIX - RICHARD E GRANT
When the film Withnail and I was released in 1987 it launched the career of actor Richard E Grant. Born in Mbabane he moved to London in 1982 after studying drama at the University of Cape Town. Whilst managing to maintain an impressive acting career, Richard surprised everyone in 2014 when he ventured into the world of fragrance with his perfume Jack. A self confessed fan of everything scented, what would we discover as he submitted to "Stephan's Six"?
Monday, 28 December 2015
STEPHAN'S SIX - ODETTE TOILETTE
What is there left to say about Odette Toilette that hasn't been said already? Well, her real name is Lizzie Ostrom and she has the craziest approach to "perfume appreciation" that you could ever hope to experience. Her sold-out "scratch and sniff" events are now legendary, and she is also the author of A Century Of Scents, a stroll through one hundred years of perfume. With herself as the subject for a change, what would she make of "Stephan's Six"?
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