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FRAGRANCE LAUNCHES & REVIEW



                                                           QUADROON
                          The Women of Color & Heritage



    Bourbon French Parfums the oldest family owned perfumery in New Orleans, Louisiana will launch, QUADROON this Fall to honor the beautiful, mysterious young women of mixed race and heritage in New Orleans.

    This is the second year that I know of that Bourbon French Parfums hosted a Fragrance Naming Contest. This year the winner is Irene who submitted the name, Quadroon.

  Mixed race women in New Orleans were a rarity but during the 1800s it was known who these young women were "free women of color" usually placed in high society marriage.

   QUADROON by Bourbon French Parfums is created with a deep warm spice with woodsy base notes including sandalwood, amber and vetiver.

  This sounds like a charmer that I am sure will become a household name in the niche fragrance industry.

  I contacted Bourbon French Parfums when I got their email about the arrival of QUADROON.
 
 A sample will be sent to me along with photo(s )of the bottle. So after receiving this, I will evaluate and write a review on it. 

  QUADROON, the new luxury scent from past to present.  

 PHOTO: Courtesy of www.octaviabooks.com



                  
                                        

                            ELIZABETH MUSMANNO
                                         A Leader in the Fragrance Industry
    
 
      Have you every experienced a connection with someone whom you have not formerly met?

Well, this happened to me last week while watching the QVC Channel. I notice about four hours before the airing that The Fragrance Foundation would be on.

     I was excited about it because this would give me some insight on what is going on with The Fragrance Foundation. Perhaps opportunities to explore the company, what fragrances would be chosen or perhaps maybe a new launch by The Fragrance Foundation!

    All of these things were going on in my head but I couldn't fathom what would be presented by The Fragrance Foundation.

    It was five minutes before the airing of The Fragrance Foundation feature that I snuggled on my sofa and then there was this beautiful, tall and regal woman sitting next to the host.

   Wow, there is a new President for The Fragrance Foundation. Where have I been? I thought to myself.

  The host introduced, Elizabeth Musmanno, President of The Fragrance Foundation. The host had to admit that she thought she would be a little intimidated because Elizabeth Musmanno knows so many people but the host confessed that Elizabeth is so warm and down to earth.

 I got that feeling too when I first saw Elizabeth. I felt like she is so down to earth and very innovative enough to come up with the idea to bring The Fragrance Foundation to QVC.

 So what else could The Fragrance Foundation introduce or make better under the leadership of Elizabeth Musmanno?

 I personally like to continue see the niche category of The Fragrance Foundation continue to grow.

 The membership price for the several categories available is a little steep but its the membership that keeps the doors open at The Fragrance Foundation. Perhaps maybe the more involvement by individuals who are passionate about perfumery could lessen the price? Such as offering one service (s) on a regular basis or part-time can earn a lesser fee membership category.

Did you notice that I did not mention any of the fragrances that were featured on QVC! I did that on purpose. In this article, I want to focus on the leaders behind the company/brand.

I truly feel good about Elizabeth's approach to people. During the segment Elizabeth and the host mentioned several times that they each have a daughter who is the same age.

How nice. The idea of adding a little of your personal life. Elizabeth understands the viewers are apart of the family be QVC or the viewers, everyone can identify with family.

Now, I will keep my attention on The Fragrance Foundation. Its the leadership that counts and this time Elizabeth out shined the fragrances.

Thank you, Elizabeth.

Note: Elizabeth Musmanno was a guest on QVC on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 7-8pm.

The featured fragrances in The Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame were Shalimar by Guerlain, Joy by Jean Patou, Eternity by Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta by Oscar de la Renta and Happy by Clinique

PHOTO: Photo of Elizabeth Musmanno courtesy of www.linkedin.com


                               DREAMS OF SMOKE
                        The Regal Scent of The Season


  I must admit that Fall is my most favorite time of the year. I love the crisp cool air with the bronzing of leaves and the rain mist on an occasional warm day. Now is my time to get into wearing deeper and stronger scents that will match the Fall and winter approaching season.

 I was delighted to get a sample of DREAMS OF SMOKE Eau de Parfum Spray by Amanda Feeley of Esscentual Alchemy.

 It was the description of DREAMS OF SMOKE that peaked my curiosity. The idea of a smoky tea floral woody scent that I liked. Sipping tea on a chilly night while getting a hint of a summer floral to the tune of a woody ambiance. Now that I like.

DREAMS OF SMOKE is a deep hazy scent that lingers with a vibration of romance at the peak of perfection.

Its spicy and serene smell was the perfect scent to wear to the Chicago Marathon on this past Sunday. No, I did not participate but only a spectator who wanted to honor this most impressive cause with a highly competitive scent to match the moment and I found that in DREAMS OF SMOKE.

It actually turned out to be a most beautiful day and the weather became warmer later in the day. DREAMS OF SMOKE Eau de Parfum Spray reacted to my every moment.

Earlier in the morning the weather was cool and I got a waft of the sandalwood sipping through and as the weather warmed up, I got a mellow hint of vanilla with a glimmer of rose de mai that took me into the evening of a soft breeze on North Lakeshore Drive.

If any of you are familiar with Chicago, you know the skyline is one of the most beautiful in the world. I am not just saying this, its factual.

Amanda Feeley composed a scent for all the senses and seasons for that matter. DREAM OF SMOKE spoke to me in the manner that floral is so transparent but yet it meets the needs of the woody notes with a complementary assemble.

Dreams of Smoke features notes of lapsang souchong tea, spice accord, rose de mai, orange blossom, vanilla accord, sandalwood accord, beeswax and honey.

RETAIL
Dreams of Smoke 1 ounce Eau de Parfum Natural Spray $295.00
Dreams of Smoke 5 ml Eau de Parfum Natural Spray $80.00
Dreams of Smoke sample $10.34

www.esscentualalchemy.mysupadupa.com

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Esscentual Alchemy www.esscentualalchemy.mysupadupa.com









FMH








Fragrances Are Reigning Regal

Posted by Unknown 04 October, 2014 0 comments

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FRAGRANCE REVIEWS & NEW LAUNCHES


                                     A ROSE IS A ROSE


  Well not really. Take note but to what I am saying not the fragrance notes in ROSE flash Perfume Roll-On, the new fragrance by award-winning perfumer, Andy Tauer.

  Tauer created ROSE flash in his own image but creating a complete rose scent, not bits and pieces from other scents to create this. So, I am simply saying and Mr. Tauer is saying there are NO notes to reveal.

 Tauer stated on his website and I am paraphrasing that this is the first fragrance from the flash collection. It is meant to be fun and shared.

It seems that Mr.Tauer wants to keep ROSE flash rather simple but there is nothing simple about a rose. It is the Queen of all flowers and I am quite sure Mr. Tauer took this matter into consideration. In fact, Mr. Tauer states that ROSE flash is the most luxurious fragrances that he has created.

This is not to say that he hasn't composed other rose scented fragrances in the Classic and Homages collection that were not done without tremendous skill and artistic persuasion but I feel we are going to be hearing a lot about ROSE flash during the FIFI AWARDS.

If you are truly into rose scented fragrances, try these other creations by Tauer Perfumes such as No.06 Incense Rose, No.08 Une Rose Chypree and No.10 Une Rose Vermeille.

 ROSE flash is really reasonably priced for such as luxurious perfume but there is limitations on the amount of them sold only in Switzerland and the US for logistic reasons only.

 ROSE flash comes in a 10 ml roll-on bottle with simple packaging.

 It is ONLY available at www.tauerperfumes.com

 What I love about a rose is it is never out of style and the perfect fit for ALL seasons. So, I will indulge in this luxury item because Andy Tauer is one of the most respected perfumers of our time.



 Photo: Photo of ROSE flash Perfume Roll-On courtesy of www.tauerperfumes.com




                                            The QUEEN of Brooklyn

  Bond No.9 is a New York City perfumer created by founder and owner, Laurice Rahme.
This perfumery creates scents with names of them that explore that vast and diverse neighborhoods of New York City. 'The city that never sleeps'.

 In September a new scent was launched to honor the most diverse neighborhood in New York City with QUEENS Eau de Parfum.

 According to Bond No.9, the borough of Queens (New York) is the most "ethnically diverse place on earth:.

 Not only is QUEENS dedicated to the diverse neighborhood but it was meant to acknowledge Queen Catherine of Braganza who is the wife of King Charles II of England.

 Bond No.9 perfumery is worldwide, the brand is represented and marketed in 36 countries!

 I remember when I first heard about Bond No.9 and how excited I became reading about all the ideas and plans for this perfumery. Wow, look at it now.

 I always admire, Laurice Rahme's details to the scent, packaging and love of New York and I even admire her more for all the logistics it take to market in 36 countries.

 QUEENS Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrances that according to the Laurent Le Guernec, perfumer for IFF gives homage to the tuberose.

 So what does QUEENS smell like?

 There is bergamot, cardamom, blackberry; tuberose, champica flower, osmanthus, sandalwood, benzoin, resin, musk and amber

 If you are new to Bond No.9 it comes in many flashing and colorful designs but the bottles are iconic in style and grace. QUEENS comes in a purple bottle on the flacon is a gold rendering of the 1964 World's Fair Unisphere. Which is to represent global interdependence.

QUEENS Eau de Parfum is accompanied with the QUEENS Body Silk. 

So, if you live in Queens, New York why not honor yourself with the scent of the neighborhood!


Retail Information

QUEENS EAU DE PARFUM
100 ml $270.00
50 ml $195.00

QUEENS BODY SILK
200 ml $110.00

www.bondno9.com



Photos: Photos of Queens Eau de Parfum and Queens Body Silk courtesy of www.nordstrom.com





                                       PATCHOULI OF RWANDA
                               The Fragrance of Peace


   Award-winning perfumery The 7 Virtues launched PATCHOULI OF RWANDA Eau de Parfum Spray in honor of International Day of Peace on September 21, 2014.

  PATCHOULI OF RWANDA is made in partnership with co-operative farmers in Rwanda. Barb Stegemann, founder and owner of The 7 Virtues perfumery works directly with farmers in countries that the collection of fragrances represent.

 All fragrances of The 7 Virtues perfumery are made with the finest essential oils and free of paraben and phthalate. Its vegan that is "Good for the world. Good for your skin".

 PATCHOULI OF RWANDA is a refreshing fragrance for men and women with notes of organic patchouli oil, green hibiscus, red grapefruit, cedar flower and freesia to add a gorgeous sweetness to a woody scent.

 I had an opportunity to get a sample of PATCHOULI OF RWANDA and it is a wonderful and delightful scent that is just simply pretty. The patchouli blends elegantly without a overpowering heavy and deep scent that is known for patchouli.

It is light and airy and can be worn day or night. A great unisex scent that can be enjoyed on the job by employees sitting nearby.

The 7 Virtues perfumery is a remarkable company that is bringing the future of war-torn countries
into a better economy and way of living thanks to Barb Stegemann vision for the world.

The 7 Virtues Beauty Inc. is a Canadian company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. So, far and I know there is much more to come but Barb Stegemann and company have so far created fragrances honoring Haiti, Afghanistan, The Middle East and Rwanada.

PATCHOULI OF RWANDA comes in a 50ml/1/7 fl oz Eau de Parfum spray and is available online at www.the7virtues.com  or at department stores and fair trade shops.


RETAIL INFORMATION

USA-Lord & Taylor NYC Department Stores and Online for $70.00


Photos: Photos of Patchouli of Rwanda courtesy of www.ommorphiabeautybar.com





FMH










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