With the similarity between music and perfume, it’s no surprise that the former often acts as inspiration for the latter. I’ve talked before about the crossover of “notes” and “chords”, and even the array of ingredient bottles being described as a perfumer’s “organ”, and so it’s always fun to find a new fragrance that takes up the thread. Perfumes have been inspired by specific pieces of music, or particular pop bands, but an operatic season is a slightly different approach. Eight & Bob have taken the world-famous Glyndebourne Festival as their starting point, and the resulting La Musique de Christie hits all of the right notes.
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Showing posts with label Ma Griffe. Show all posts
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Monday, 5 August 2024
EPONA by Papillon Perfumery
Creating a following in the perfume industry is something fragrance companies often spend tens of thousands of pounds trying to achieve. Indeed, the actual perfume can often become secondary to the marketing machine that surrounds it. With so many fragrances and ever-emerging brands to choose from every year, you can understand how important a loyal fan base can be. Most niche companies don’t have the finances to pump into adverts and PR - their product has to speak for itself. The perfect example of this is Papillon Perfumery, and their latest Epona perfume once again proves that they are a true thoroughbred.
Monday, 27 February 2017
STEPHAN'S SIX - JAMES CRAVEN
The words “fragrance historian” are used very freely in today’s perfume industry, but one man who truly does deserve that title is James Craven. Based at Les Senteurs in London, his knowledge is extraordinary and his stories are always entertaining. So, after spending his life talking about other people’s fragrances, what would he reveal about his own memories during “Stephan’s Six”?
Monday, 4 July 2016
STEPHAN'S SIX - LAWRENCE ROULLIER-WHITE
East Dulwich is home to the famous perfume store Roullier White. Now in it’s eleventh year, it’s the passion of Lawrence Roullier-White, but it’s far more than just fragrance. A better description would be Lifestyle Emporium with everything to keep your home running smoothly, but we’ll just concentrate on the perfume side. A regular stop-off point for scent hunters, what would Lawrence reveal about his own fragrant memories during “Stephan’s Six”?
Labels:
Carven,
Eau de Cologne,
Equipage,
Farina 1709,
Guerlain,
Herbissimo,
Hermes,
House Of Worth,
Je Reviens,
Lawrence Roullier-White,
Ma Griffe,
Pour Monsieur,
Roullier White,
Stephan's Six,
Trumper,
Vetiver
Thursday, 5 May 2016
My Perfume Society Favourites
It's my birthday, sort of. One year ago I started stephanmatthews.com, a twice-weekly observation on the perfume industry, and in that time we've had ninety four articles, two events, and an occasional "heated debate". One of the things that kickstarted my writing was the Perfume Society, and they have given me a wonderful birthday present ... five memberships to give away to my readers. Before we get to the competition I want to share with you my five favourite articles from the Perfume Society's magazine, the Scented Letter. It was great re-reading the current sixteen issues, and I hope that you enjoy the choices.
Labels:
Alice Jones,
Carven,
Galbanum,
Guerlain,
Jean Desprez,
Ma Griffe,
Marks And Spencer,
Muguet,
Perfume Society,
Ralf Schwieger,
Rosie,
Scented Letter,
Suzy Nightingale,
Vol de Nuit
Monday, 18 April 2016
STEPHAN'S SIX - ELIZABETH CHADWICK
Elizabeth Chadwick is a bestselling historical novelist of more than twenty books, with a particular interest in the Medieval period. Her novel The Greatest Knight, about the legendary William Marshal, was a New York Times bestseller in 2012. She says she "collects perfumes for the sheer joy and curiosity of the experience", so what treasures would she unearth during "Stephan's Six"?
Labels:
Apple Blossom,
Blasé,
Bubblegum,
Cabochard,
Carven,
Coty,
Demeter,
Elizabeth Chadwick,
Funeral Home,
Gres,
Guerlain,
Helena Rubenstein,
L'Aimant,
Ma Griffe,
Max Factor,
Mitsouko
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