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          FLOWERHEAD EAU DE PARFUM BY BYREDO

                                      Why I Decided To Play The Part

                                                                ACT I

When I was in grade school, I never got a leading role in school plays. I nevered complained because I was considered a good student. When in high school, I decided not to sign up for the drama class because I couldn't see myself pretending to kiss a boy simply to convey "realism" to the student body.

Its wasn't until I started writing full-time that I could now express myself through writing and that pictures coincided with magazines could I now have the leading role in performing through the Art of Perfumery.

One of my favorite perfumeries is Byredo based in Sweden and owned by Mr. Ben Gorham, a genius and one of the most creative perfumers in the equator. He composed FLOWERHEAD Eau de Parfum in collaborations with perfumers Olivia Giacobetti and Jerome Epinette.

It is this fragrance that now has prompted me to get back into the "dress rehearsal" of acting out the part and not just writing about it.

It took Mr. Gorham six years to complete FLOWERHEAD according to the May 2014 issue of the VOGUE Magazine archive edition. The inspiration was taken from Gorham's cousin's wedding in Jaipur, India.

All great scenes in a movie and stage play start with a vision. I immediately thought about all the colorful and vibrate flowers that could compose such an inspiration to come up with a scent and name for such a dedication.
Further into rehearsing my role, I learned from www.byredo.com "in the traditional Indian wedding flower heads are strung together in giant leis, including Jaimala garlands which are exchanged between bride and groom as a token of mutual respect".



Later, I learned that the couple is showered with petals for spiritual protection and a wedding canopy is covered with exotic blooms that would give any ceremony of this magnitude a relenting oasis of unbelievable vibrant hues and a heavily scented atmosphere.

After reading this, I immediately wanted to see what a flower head would look like. I thought of scents of creamy jasmine and multitudes of tuberoses clashing ever so lightly to the tune of cheers and standing ovations.
On www.byredo.com gives a breathtaking photo of a flower head that brings life to FLOWERHEAD Eau de Parfum. It is now that I needed to try on my costume. So, I started searching for Indian flowers, headwreaths that would resemble a traditional flower head along with a beautiful fuschia colored gown to compliment the vast arena of onlookers in wedding attire.


To put on a great performance, one must not rush the particulars that go into making a great performance...a masterpiece.

My philosophy when writing about a perfume is the story that goes behind the scent. What led the perfumer to compose this scent? What is the vision?

The leading characters in this role is the jasmine sambac, tuberose, rose petals that will provide the heart/middle notes in this perfomance. Next, with the headliners you get angelica seeds, sicilian lemon and lingonberry and finally the encore presentation gets rave reviews with amber and suede.

My quest to bring FLOWERHEAD Eau de Parfum to life for me has given me a new opportunity to transform my words with photos of me describing the scent.

Now, it is by choice that I chose, FLOWERHEAD Eau de Parfum to start with my audition.


 Photo: The photo is courtesy of www.byredo.com






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FRAGRANCE REVIEW


                                                                      MENELIK
                                       The elegant arrival from South Africa

               The continent of Africa is vast. It is home to the world's finest natural resources and to find that there is a new world class perfumery in South Africa gives me much excitement.

              MENELIK Pour Homme, is a new fragrance created in Johannesburg, South African, Mr. Lionel Shaw.

              "The inspiration behind the scent is ancient kingdoms, golden deserts and luscious fruits which are considered rare treasures in Africa".

              Not only is this scent created in Johannesburg but it is indeed a rarity that it is a scent for men which is not commonly produced as of yet but I am very sure this will change since MENELIK has been launched and getting rave reviews.

              MENELIK is the scent for the modern gentlemen and the logo graciously shows a wonderful tailored black suit, white shirt and a black form-fitting tie.

              I was curious about the suit image which gives it away that it must be a scent for men but as I learn more about Mr. Shaw, I believe I know why the strong presence of a suit is of most importance.

             MENELIK Pour Homme is considered to be a woody-spicy scent. My observation of this beautifully created scent by nose Shaw gives new meaning to typical heavy laden spicy scents for men.

           I wore it for several weeks and I love the energy I get from it. It is not a heavy scent at all and to me women could easily get away with wearing it without determining its male characteristics.

          It is simply embraceable and fresh and clear as the tall distinguished mountains in South Africa.

         MENELIK is soft...but firm and the scent fits the role of the modern gentlemen in any career capacity from behind the desk as a CEO to a professor of English at a university.

Lionel Menelik

         The black tailored suit, the image of MENELIK, gives indication that Mr. Shaw talents are not just as a perfumer. He is a former fashion model! So, that would be the reason I suppose he choose the black suit. Mr. Shaw is a young man who has an extremely bright future and his talents continues because Mr. Shaw is also a photographer.

      Mr. Shaw continues to use his talents by presenting MENELIK Pour Homme in a unique 100 ml glass pyramid flacon that arrives in a lacquered black and gold created box.

    What a true presentation of this African made scent. The pyramids are home to North Africa. So, Mr. Shaw not only provides a great scent but it comes with a history lesson, too. That lesson is the name Menelik which may sound familiar to the history buffs out there gives homage to Menelik I, proclaimed to be a descendant of the legendary Queen of Sheba and King Solomon.

   MENELIK Pour Homme is a true treasure and a discovery that I find such a rarity among scents.

   MENELIK Pour Homme was launched in 2012

   Top Notes: ruby mandarin, basil, orange, grapefruit, peppermint
    Middle Notes: rose absolute, cinnamon tobacco, carnation
   Base Notes: cedarwoods, patchouli, amber, blond leather


  Information: To Purchase: sales@menelikfragrance.co.za

  Photos: www.menelikfragrance.co.za/Frangrantica.com
  

   

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                                                               BYREDO
                         New Spring debut INFLORESCENCE Le Parfum

  Byredo Parfums, best known perfume house by founder and creative director, Ben Gorham made a brilliant and ease of transition from a professional basketball player to having a highly ambitious perfumery in Stockholm (Sweden) where all products are made.

  I love looking at the www.byredo.com website with its neatly skilled black and white format.

  This luxury house is the white-glove of supreme craft and presentation for the niche category of perfumery.

  All debuts of fragrance by Byredo is done with such discretion until its launch. The debut of INFLORESCENCE EAU DE PARFUM is no different.

 This is the launch of my springtime review. Ben Gorham celebrates the beginning of spring with a "wild garden" with a floral scent

"that captures the strength and beauty of is

blossoms"...the peak of perfection.

 Inflorescence Eau de Parfum was made in France and having the luxury of all those florals waving in the air all at once must have conquered ideas for Mr. Gorham to start the spring of 2013 with well scented notes that should be in every garden.

 Byredo Parfums has cornered the global market with its various scents for every appetite and imagination to the fascinating names for the scents created.

Inflorescence Eau de Parfum is composed with some of my favorite flowers such as rose petals, pink freesia, magnolia, lily of the valley and jasmine.

I love the sweetness of jasmine to capture and surround the other scents with amazing harmony.

Truly Inflorencence Eau de Parfum is a spring essence for every warm day.

Information: 100ML Eau de Parfum $220.00 USD

Photo: 100 ml eau de Parfum of Inflorescence courtesy of www.byredo.com





FMH

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New Niche Perfumery


 SHAY &  BLUE PERFUMERY OF LONDON
                                  Brings Realization to Perfumery

   

    Former  executive to Chanel and Jo Malone of London brands has established his own fragrance line in London.

    Mr. Dom De Vetta founder of Blue & Shay Perfumery created a fragrance line of six scents that is an inspiration of the great classic perfumes of old.

   This could not have been possible without a  nose and with this being said, Mr. De Vetta found one of the best in the industry. Ms. Julie Masse', a young and pretty lady who created these inspirational classic perfumes using real flowers! These six scents also are composed with fruits and spices.

   SHAY & BLUE PERFUMERY was just established in 2012 and it houses so many products such as candles made from the finest wax and gift collections for men, women and both.

    The blue stripped boxes packaging truly is a representation of elegance, warmth and class.

     Mr. De Vetta spared no expense in creating a world class perfumery.

     This is just an announcement but I plan on writing a review of all six fragrances of Atropa Belladonna, Blood Oranges, Amber Rose, Sicilian Limes, Suffolk Lavender and Almond Cucumber.

      I look forward to hearing more from SHAY & BLUE and Welcome to the world of niche perfumery.

     www.blueandshay.com



     Photos: Courtesy of www.blueandshay.com





FMH

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NEW FRAGRANCE ANNOUNCEMENT


                                               BABYLON NOIR
                                         A Devilscent Perfume Project

   Valentine's Day is truly my most favorite day of the year. Retail stores embraced the various shades of reds and pinks for a delightful day full of love and devotion. But how about a little darkness here and there.

   For the daring lovers that are into fabulous fragrances, I have just the one you are going to love.
BABYLON NOIR ( Dark Babylon) by Opus Oils and owner and perfumer, Kedra Hart.

  I have been most privileged to experience Ms. Hart's supreme talent first hand. The combination of rich and exotic fragrance notes with creative and spellbinding blends are simply divine.

 Not only do you get a rare scent but you get a beautiful LIMITED EDITION Artisan Bottle that is adorned with vintage lace and fancy feathers.

 It is rarity for me to boast about a scent that I have yet to try but I know the mighty hand of Kedra Hart. No, she does not disappoint. It is out of reach not to create a truly earthy scent filled with room for imagination and filled with the art of perfumery that goes beyond the scale of a perfumer.

I love the way Ms. Hart creates a scent without any inhibitions. She explores uncharted territories that I truly admire.

BABYLON NOIR OFFICIALLY launches on Valentine's Day (February 12, 2013) and it is part of the Devilscent Perfume Project. This is a clever and a most wonderful way of allowing niche perfumers to explore and create fragrances on the edgy side for such an organization and put it on the market to sell.

BABYLON NOIR consists of Indecent Tuberose, Narcotic Peaches, Luscious Lychee, Civet, Smoke and Leather.

To Purchase go to www.opusoils.com

For the Curious order Babylon Noir sample 1 ml for $5.00 USD
For the Anxious order Babylon Noir  1/2 oz Parfum Roll-On for $85.00 USD
For the Romantic order Babylon Noir 1 oz Eau de Parfum Spray for $95.00 USD
For the Adventurer order Babylon Noir 1.7 oz Fancy Atomizer (alcohol only) for $185.00

*Babylon Noir is available in alcohol or fractionated coconut oil.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!





FMH

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life"

Niche Fragrance Review and Dedication


                                              MONA DI ORIO PARFUMS
                                              The Scent That Salutes a Genius

July 19, 1969-September 12, 2011

   It was shocking news almost a year ago to hear the passing of a great perfumer who was a quiet whisper in the vast fragrance industry.

  Mona di Orio voice was heard loud and clear with a vision in perfumery that led all admirers near and far to the one place she loved and that was creating landmark scents that represented the Golden Age and glamour of the 1920's and 30's was her moment at best.

  Mona di Orio Parfums founded in 2004 with fashion designer, Jeroen Oude Sogtoen was not only about perfume but showing their appreciation for the arts and sharing that love with people who also liked the glamour era.

  I wasn't born in that era, but I could see the lights shining, the shimmer of evening dresses and the glitter of big cars turning the corner with squeaky clean chrome wheels that hummed in the late night whenever I wore a fragrance by Mona di Orio Parfums.

Mona di Orio was a genius because each of her collections still captured the moment of the 1920's and 30's but it was done with simplicity and understated elegance that embellished a core of lavishness that ruled the world.

The house of Mona di Orio Parfums honors its founder, friend and legendary perfumer with a NEW fragrance that celebrates her life.

ETOILE DE HOLLANDE EAU DE PARFUM launched in June and according to the house of Mona di Orio, it is a

"study of special roses that climbed the walls of Maison Sainte Blanche in Cabris, France".

  The scent festers in the aroma of all royal roses known to humankind. It is the kind of dedication that echoes the best of everything, 'the cream of the crop".

  It is the sweet occasion to having been privilege to know Mona or meet her for just one time and know that perfumery not only surrounds the one who creates it but it sweeps the hearts of all who possess...love.

  ETOILE DE HOLLANDE gives its down to earth spice by being surrounded  by its peach note and Madagascar Vanilla reaching from the continent of North Africa.

  I cannot imagine any other fragrance created that could match the essences of Mona. It is indeed not only a collector's item but it reaches a movement far more than we can imagine.

  Thank you Mona for sharing your time, talent and treasure of providing several samples to me personally.

  Your time with us was far too short but I can guarantee that your memory will live on.

  Notes: Bergamot from Calabria, White Peach, Heliotropine, Bulgarian, Turkish Rose, Geranium from Egypt, Clove, Patchouli, Cedar from Virginia & Atlas, Vanilla from Madagascar, Bezoin from Siam, Ambre, Baumede Perou. 

 www.monadiorio.com


 Photo: Courtesy of www.monadiorio.com (perfume bottle); photo of Mona di Orio courtesy of www.basenotes.net; photo of lady and red rose courtesy of wwwsheinvogue.blogspot.com


 Portrait: "The Red Rose" by Sir John Lavery, 1923

 F.H.

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life"

Niche Fragrances
                                                                       BAY RUM
                                  The scents for men at TAYLOR of Old Bond Street

   I trust a company who has been in business since its establishment in 1854. I trust a company that is family owned and operated and I trust a company that continues to provide high quality service and products that has expanded into the US customers and abroad.

  The company I am referring to is TAYLOR OF OLD BOND STREET headquartered in London, England.


  I was highly impressed when I went on their website. Each products is thoroughly explained and they actually offer a real catalogue, not a catalogue online. This is such a rarity nowadays when the internet is now used for such a luxury.


 I was equally impressed with how swiftly I got the catalog mailed to me. When I opened the delicate white envelope, out falls a beautiful black glossy, I mean really glossy book. I know they said a catalogue but to me, this is a book because they produced such an eloquently written catalogue and created with such time and pride, that I had to find something I wanted to purchase as a gift. In fact, there were several products I wanted to purchase for myself.


My speciality is fragrance but not limited to this category (more about this in another article).
I fell in love with two fragrances that consist of bay rum.


This is really great because I expected to find one fragrance for men with bay rum but to have discovered another one...is the icing on the cake.


TAYLOR OF OLD BOND STREET is such a sophisticated enterprise because the packaging is just as refine as the products itself. Sleek, dark, polished...sultry. These were my first impressions and now to think of the man that would appreciate such a gift from TAYLOR OF OLD BOND STREET. Well, I will leave that up to you to decide but I can suggest two fragrances that should be on anyone's gift giving list for Father's Day or anytime of the year.

First what is exactly bay rum? According to the American Heritage Dictionary it is "an aromatic liquid originally prepared by distilling the leaves of the bay rum tree in a rum and water."

  Bay rum originates from the West Indies and it is described as a woody, sweet and spicy scent with an island flavor.

  TAYLOR OF OLD BOND STREET offers two bay rum fragrances for men and they are Taylor of Old Bond Street Bay Rum and Mr. Sydney.


 Taylor of Old Bond Street Bay Rum is a fragrance that can be used as an aftershave or cologne. It is composed of real bay leaves that has the exotic scent of the Caribbean.


 Mr. Sydney comes in an array of fragrance notes and oils that provides a fougere (fern-like) fragrance. It has a woody scent surrounded by a sample lavender floral note and a spike of lemon oil plus other earthy notes such as patchouli, vertivert, bergamot, elemi oil,tea tree, basil, jasmin, ylang ylang, clove and of course, bay oil.

 It not only can be used as a cologne but can be combined with an astringent, too!

The Bay Rum comes in 150ml (small) and 250ml(large) sizes and Mr. Sydney comes in 250ml size only.

 www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk


 Photo: Courtesy of www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.com, www.minnewyork.com




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Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life"
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        The 2012 "INDIE FIFI Award Goes to...

 
  The winner of the first ever FIFI "INDIE" Award was announced on Monday, January 30th and the honor went to...Odin New York 06 for 'Amanu'.

  The Odin New York perfumery received a check for $10,000 courtesy of Givaudan and walked away with a beautiful crystal FIFI trophy.
 
  This special event was held at the ELEMENTS SHOWCASE in New York City who recently partnered with the Fragrance Foundation to create an "INDIE" category for this award.

  Odin Eau de Toilette 06 Amanu is sold exclusively for Barney's New York. This delectable unisex scent is steeped in exotic notes that go beyond your wildest dreams with fragraments of modern tones that makes it a classic fragrance among the world's finest.

  TOP NOTES: Blood Orange, Green Galbanum, Lentisque

  MIDDLE NOTES: Aged Cedarleaf, Jasmin Sambac, Magnolia

  BASE NOTES: Amberwood, Sheer Musk, Live Moss

  PURCHASE: Odin Eau de Toilette 06 Amanu comes in 100 ml/3.4 FL OZ for $110.00

       www.barneys.com


CREDITS: photos of members of Odin New York perfumery and photos of five finalists by beautypress (beautypress.com. Photo of Odin Eau de Toilette 06 Amanu by Odin New York (odinnewyork.com)





F.H.

  THE ELEMENTS SHOWCASE NEW YORK  2011 will debut this year on Monday, August 15th and end on Tuesday, August 16th.

  This two day niche fragrance extravaganza will host some of the world's finest fragrance companies with hundreds of visits at this public sector.

  THE ELEMENTS SHOWCASE NEW YORK is  open on Monday from noon-7pm and on Tuesday 11am-7pm.

 
  For the first time award winning and niche  perfumery, KRISTIANSAND will be among the world's finest perfume companies this year at THE ELEMENTS SHOWCASE NEW YORK.
KRISTIANSAND founders Britt Hovde Ross   and Elisabeth Steen, both Norwegian born will speak to me in an EXCLUSIVE interview about their passion for perfumery and share their experience with me about THE ELEMENTS SHOWCASE.

  If you are in New York, THE ELEMENTS SHOWCASE NEW YORK 2011 is located at the SKYLIGHT WEST  500 West 36th Street  New York, NY 10018.

INFORMATION: elements-showcase.com
                          kristiansandnewyork.com

NOTE: KRISTIANSAND NEW YORK was nominated for the PRESTIGIOUS FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR FIFI AWARD 2010.


PHOTO CREDIT: Photo of THE ELEMENTS SHOWCASE NEW YORK courtesy of Fragrantica.com




F.H.

                            The Queen’s Secret Perfume
            The unveiling of BLACK JADE

     
Queen Marie-Antoinette was known for extravagant soirees but I think she would take a back seat if she had known what history tells us about her demise that help start the French Revolution or better yet known as a celebration of freedom each year on July 14th as BASTILLE DAY.


However for us who are steeped in the lure of fragrances from around the world, Marie-Antoinette did leave to the marvels of perfumery a mysterious fragrance that was tucked away for many years and only known as the “Jardin Secret” (Secret Garden).


Jean-Louis Fargeon the loyal and personal perfumer to Marie-Antoinette created a fragrance just for her while the grand Petite Trianon was being created for her.
  
Le Petite Trianon consisted of many gardens and it housed some of her favorite flowers such as the rose and the jasmine. It was a little oasis and retreat that Marie-Antoinette could go to for refuge when her responsibilities as queen got the best of her.


When Marie-Antoinette and her husband, King Louis XVI could no longer hide from the pressures of the citizens of France, they had to flee with what they had on them.
 
According to sources, what was also left behind was the mysterious perfume labeled “Jardin Secret”. Well, it was left behind for years until Fargeon’s young apprentice Pierre Francois Lubin recovered the black jade flask.

Pierre Francois Lubin

 
To make a long story short, this mysterious fragrance is now unveiled to the world and thanks to young Lubin, we can now find out what this “secret” is all about.


The original formula created by Fargeon known as the “Jardin Secret” is now christened as BLACK JADE.


BLACK JADE by the House of Lubin debuted on Bastille Day 2011 but for the sake of Marie-Antoinette, I did not post this review on that day. I wanted to let the Queen of France enjoy her last days with the notion that a fragrance of her most favorite flowers would be created.


BLACK JADE features... galbanum, bergamot, cardamom, rose, jasmine, incense, cinnamon, Indian sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean and amber.

PURCHASE: lubin-parfum.fr     aedes.com






























F.H.

                                         AVENUE MONTAIGNE 
               The Fragrance of the Paris boulevard

   I learned about Brecourt fragrances recently thorough the announcement of the SMELL FESTIVAL 2011 that was held in Bologna, Italy. There was a listing of perfumers who were presenters for this high-end scent event and Emilie Bouge, founder and perfumer of BRECOURT located in Paris was one of them , BRECOURT has a massive worldwide following since its debut in 2010. This sophisticated niche perfumery has its own personality and style that appeals to both men and women.

  Emilie is a graduate of ISIPCA, school of perfumery but this is no surprise because she comes from a family of perfumers. Just before launching BRECOURT, Emilie worked as a perfumer at Charabot in Grasse and produced world acclaim for fragrances such as Cathy Guetta Ibiza for Her (2004), Clarins Par Amour Tonjours (2005), Esteban Orientalissime (2008), Currara Antidote (2009), Salvador Dali Little Kiss Cherry for Her (2009) and Isabel Derroisne Gandali (2009).

  BRECOURT also has a co-founder which is her sister, Marie-Eugenie Bouge who has made this company into a stylish and "fashion house of perfumery" by acting as the Artistic Director.

  I encountered one of the fragrances from this magnetic line of a bold black and white theme coloring with AVENUE MONTAIGNE.


  The actual Avenue Montaigne boulebard in Paris is home to the top French fashion designers such as Dior, Vuitton, Chanel and many more.

  AVENUE MONTAIGNE is a chypre floral/fruity fragrance for women that burst into a magnificent burst of sweet fruit with notes of white floral and it bends its respect to the woody notes. I love the raspberry that pops up over time while wearing it. It gives a juicy waft of energy to help keep stepping high in those Christian Louboutin shoes.


  This fragrance is definitely for the woman who is confident and stylish to the max. If you know what is takes to be the best, then AVENUE MONTAIGNE is your signature scent.


  Top Notes: freesia, raspberry, dewberry, grapefruit

  Middle Notes: rose, jasmine, gardenia, water lily

  Base Notes:  patchouli, peach, musks


 PURCHASE: brecourt.fr          indiescents.com






F.H.
  

                          HOME SWEET HOME

                             Eau de Italie Perfumes

                                          Summer in Italy



Marina Sersale & Sebstian Alvarez Murena




  These fragrances are only created by the greatest perfumers/"nose" and only the finest ingredients are used to bring out the best aroma in each scent.


  Eau de Italie fragrance collection, now a total of eight is created to represent Italy in all its splendor.


  Jardin du Poete Eau de Toilette Spray was recently launched at ESXENCE-The Scent of Excellence in Milan. This poetic fragrance gives homage to the city of Sicily with vibrant scents of citrus and herbs reminiscent of the bygone era.


  Sicily used to be a Greek colony and with this in mind, it was ruled by poets who were sacred to Apollo. Jardin du Poete for men and women gives a warmth of knowledge with woody notes that maintain its presence with highlights of ancient wisdom.


  Betrand Duchafour and Cotto Rutoli are the creators who took their wealth of knowledge in bringing the beauty of Italy then and now within our reach.


  Top Notes: grapefruit, bitter orange, basil


  Middle Notes: immortal, angelica, pepper


  Base Notes: vetiver, musk, cypress






  In honor of National Rose month, I am fortunate to write about one of my favorite rose fragrances.


  Paestum Rose Eau de Toilette is the second fragrance added to the Eau de Italie collection. I simply love the scent of rose, especially when it is re-created with variations of notes not yet composed.


  Paestum Rose is a contemporary scent that leans toward the origins of Italian perfume making. It has a whimsical flair for men and women that is woody and undeniably gorgeous.


  I love floral-chypre fragrances! It simply elevates me to another level that gives me confidence and completion.


  Paestum Rose definitely gives me that pleasure and it includes the making of ancient Italian artistry that makes it historical in its own way.


  Betrand Duchaufour is the composer who gives his brilliant touch and aromatic attitude of Italy’s most memorable time in perfumery.


  Top Notes: davana, black and pink pepper, coriander grains


  Middle Notes: Turkish rose, incense, osmanthus


  Base Notes: myrrh, opoponax, papyrus, wenghe’






  PURCHASE: eauditalie.com  luckyscent.com  lafcony.com

  Note: Review based on samples



F.H.

                                       Designer + Modern Art

               = 9/clouds Parfum by J05EPH K

 9/clouds Parfum, the fragrance and packaging represents Modern Art and architecture wrapped into one like a skyscraper is to Chicago.


 Brad Kalavitinos is the owner of J05EPH K, who resides in the Midwest, just outside of Chicago. 9/clouds is for men and women who appreciate fine champagne and a stroll through a gallery featuring Impressionists such as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, Paul Gaugin and George Seurat, who led the Modern Art era.


 9/clouds are a unique gourmand high quality parfum created in small quantities known as “editions”. These formulations mature for 60 days and each of those editions yields between 20 and 30 bottles.

Portrait of Brad Kalavitinos

 J05EPH K does not compromise on the traditional ART OF PERFUMERY from centuries ago but J05EPH K does use a “MICRO BATCH” fragrance that adds a twenty first century connotation to this fragrance.


 Mr. Kalavitinos refers to himself a “fragrance architect” who skillfully created J05EPH K to represent a company that creates state of the art fragrances for women and men who are seeking a strong brand with a cutting edge image.


 9/clouds is the FIRST EDITION of Spring/Summer 2011 and features notes that will delight the senses.


 TOP NOTES: Apricot, cream, cocoa


 MIDDLE NOTES: Amber, iris, dry woods


 BASE NOTES: Jasmine rose


 9/clouds are truly built on fine skills, planning, execution and movement that rise to the occasion of the Modern Art scene.






PURCHASE: JO5EPHK.COM


CONTACT: Jo5eph.kperfume@gmail.com


PHOTO CREDIT: painting, photos of clouds by Elizabeth Blaylock, architectural drawing (istockphoto.com), portrait of Brad Kalavitinos by Brad Kalavitinos (j05ephk.com), photo of the "the bean" Millenium Park in Chicago, IL USA










F.H.