“Burst of colors begin to dance and swirl. A kaleidoscope effect rich in pattern. Until a veil of smoke and spice subtly creeps in attempting to darken the dancing colors. The colors carve out space amid the darkness allowing vibrant … Continue reading Beyond The Elemental
“Yann Vasnier has a history of creating outstanding men’s scents for Divine, and L’homme infini, his latest creation for the line, does not disappoint. Resolutely masculine and warmly reassuring, this has the confident ease of a man who has all … Continue reading Boundless Emergence
“In the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the world, Amytis of Media, wife of the great king, rediscovers her native land: the woody mountains of cypress, cedar, and almond trees, fig orchards, quince, pomegranate, and … Continue reading Mesopotamian Serenity
“Derived from the Turkish name for wood, Odoon is an ode to the wood where it becomes the main character, front, and center. Showcasing the simple beauty inherent in wood, from forest to workshops and sap to ashes, it awakens … Continue reading On Cloud Nine
“This scent is a confluence the coniferous forests and the incense burning in the newly settled hamlet. It’s a confluence of cultures and of scents….Here in Saint Louis, the word “confluence” is used for many reasons. Of course, the easiest … Continue reading The Singing Conifers
EASY BREEZY: “Hot summer days in a delicate, well tended garden with the air subtly hinting citrus and floral notes. My grandmother grew a beautiful garden at the home where my mom grew up, and where I was fortunate enough … Continue reading Back In The Garden
A COLLABORATIVE POSTSCRIPT: “The P.S. perfume is a beautiful August evening recreated in detail. Musk and quality leather, dry vetiver and foggy resinous patchouli paint a convincing picture of tired summer with warm asphalt after rain. The theme of hard … Continue reading The Sheen of Night
“poudre impériale (imperial powder) – a woody oriental ambery scent. Based on the original recipe of a love potion from the 19th century in France, the perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer dressed it with bergamot oil, elemi oil, cardamom oil, black pepper … Continue reading The Mystique of Amber
TOP TIER: “Deep roots in undisturbed land. Creaking and creek-lined. Gasps of crushed fir needles. A balsam of dense blue cypress and tree sap. A remedy of morning air inhaled deeply. Evergreen botanicals that mimic the quietness of first light. … Continue reading Deep Breath!
“A powerful scent spiced up to the extreme. Reminiscent of the hippie days where patchouli oil were used to mask scents of certain rituals. Sparkling pepper notes contrasted by warming resinous cashmere and richly blended amber. Calmingly landed by creamy natural sandalwood.” Click Play, to hear my … Continue reading Seeing Spots Melt Before Your Eyes
“Häxan is an ode to the ancient practices of sorcery, magic, alchemy and witchcraft. It is inspiredby Benjamin Christensen’s 1922 seminal film on this subject. The perfume uses over 100 ingredients that are traditionally represented in potions and elixirs associated … Continue reading Wonderous Witchy Ways
“I am at once both soothed and intrigued by the dry air that carries in its memory a myriad of fragrant notes that weave an exquisite tapestry of incense, wax, wood and leather. Patiently crafted by countless wisps of rich … Continue reading Casting Shadows
