The knowledge that you accumulate as you go through life is always, whether you believe it or not at the time, a valuable resource that can be called upon in later years. This can be even more useful in the fragrance industry because it gives you plenty of inspiration for creations and ideas in an arena where individuality is key. It’s this idea of translating experiences and memories into scent that has seen the launch of Ormaie, the new natural fragrance brand. Created by a mother and son partnership, it contains many jewels but Le Passant was the fragrance that immediately called to me, and I couldn’t resist.
Showing posts with label Insolence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Insolence. Show all posts
Thursday, 7 November 2019
LE PASSANT by Ormaie
Labels:
Baptiste Bouygues,
Caron,
Carven,
Givenchy,
Guerlain,
Harvey Nichols,
Houbigant,
Insolence,
Le Passant,
Marie-Lise Jonak,
Maurice Roucel,
MLJ Parfums,
Niche,
Ormaie,
Papier Carbone,
Symrise,
Takasago,
Yvonne
Thursday, 30 March 2017
My Fragrance Foundation Scent Memories
The Fragrance Foundation was formed in 1946 by six of the largest perfume companies of the period. Chanel, Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, Coty, Guerlain and Parfums Weil agreed that the time had come to recognise the many achievements in the fragrance industry and later on also provide training for consultants, journalists and marketing departments. This greater understanding allowed the industry to develop and grow into the huge machine that it is today. As part of their commitment they also introduced #ScentMemories which runs alongside National Fragrance Day. It brings together peoples memories on the subject of fragrance and I’ve happily contributed for the last two years, although the recolections were very different.
Labels:
Fragrance Foundation,
Guerlain,
House Of Worth,
Insolence,
Je Reviens,
Les Parfums Worth,
Lights,
Luca Turin,
Maurice Roucel,
Petrol,
Roads,
Scent Memories,
Sylvaine Delacourte
Monday, 19 December 2016
The Christmas Panic
Hands up anyone who's now started to panic that Christmas is on Sunday? You've had fifty-one weeks to get ready for the big day, but I appreciate that real life can often get in the way. So, unless you're going to plump for next day delivery on internet purchases, and risk them not arriving, then your best bet is to brace yourself for some old fashioned high street shopping. There are three things to remember; try to stay calm, queue politely and don't be swayed by desperate shop assistants. To help you along I've chosen four fragrances that can be found in any department store that are guaranteed to impress on Christmas Day.
Labels:
Aventus,
Christmas,
Creed,
Dior,
Fahrenheit,
Guerlain,
Insolence,
Jean-Louis Sieuzac,
Marks And Spencer,
Maurice Roger,
Maurice Roucel,
Ralf Schwieger,
Rosie,
Sylvaine Delacourte
Thursday, 17 November 2016
GUERLAIN'S TOP FIVE by Stephan Matthews and Monsieur Guerlain
It's difficult to imagine having to choose your top five Guerlain fragrances, but that's exactly what Monsieur Guerlain and I were asked to do. We were set the challenge of deciding our favourites from those that are still in production, and hopefully it will inspire you to add one, or possibly two, onto your Christmas list. Fragrances mean different things to different people and, whilst our choices have some similarities, there are some interesting differences. Monsieur Guerlain's five are firmly rooted in the company's classic period, but one of my choices will definitely cause a few raised eyebrows. So, get a stiff drink and let's begin the Guerlain Boys' Top Five.
Monday, 22 August 2016
Happy Birthday INSOLENCE
It’s hard to believe that it’s ten years since the world was first dominated by Guerlain’s iris and violet fragrance bomb. To some it was a new interpretation of the classic L’Heure Bleue whilst to others it was seen as a link between Guerlain's expanding “travel exclusive” range and the boutique customers. Either way, 2006 marked the launch of a fragrance which took department stores and boutiques by storm. You couldn't escape any beauty hall without being sprayed with Insolence and so it was easier to just succumb to the “overdosed, high-voltage” pink explosion, and once smelled it could never be forgotten.Monday, 2 November 2015
Galimard Slashes Its Catalogue
It happens every day, but it doesn't make it any easier. Perfume companies cannot keep everything in permanent production, and so some fragrances inevitably get discontinued. Sometimes this is due to ingredient regulation, but more often it is simply because of a fall in sales. So, it is with deep regret that I have to be the bearer of bad news. Galimard have taken the mammoth decision to discontinue thirteen of their heritage range!
One of these is the fragrance that relaunched the company back in 1946, but that customers have unfortunately turned their backs on, and the others are also pre-2000. They are available while stocks last, but don't wait too long because quantities are limited and they are already out of production. Here is a rundown of my favourites from the list, along with a description of each one.
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