Fragrance Belles-Lettres Magazine

Fragrance Belles-Lettres: The Magazine is an online fragrance magazine established in 2009 dedicated to niche perfumes which includes natural/organic perfumes. This magazine is created to explore vintage and modern with a journalistic approach and an aristocratic flair. This magazine consist of perfume reviews, articles and exclusive interviews conducted with industry leaders, perfumers and authors. Fragrance Belles-Lettres: The Magazine is published through NOBLESSE LUXE PUBLISHING LLC.

REFLECTIONS PARFUM by JOANNE BASSETT

Posted by Unknown 08 May, 2011 0 comments

REFLECTIONS

The Parfum of the Golden Sunsets

The time from when the sun begins to the onset of total darkness becomes the most beautiful warm glow of light golden rays.

In the twinkling of an eye, that effervescent glow of the sunset is gone and there is nothing anyone can do about it. You have only the memory to hold on to, but it is not tangible, but alas I know the perfect solution.

It comes in an exquisite hand blown glass perfume bottle and inside there is natural perfume with 36% fragrance strength in an organic base of golden jojoba.

The tint of this liquid gem of the ocean and the hand blown glass perfume bottle is to help replicate the colors of the sunset over the ocean, followed by majestic colors of pinks, reds, blues, purples and yellows merging into one reflection.

REFLECTIONS PARFUM by JoAnne Bassett is a floral oriental fragrance that surrounds you with a flirtatious floral scent, but it adds a twist of fresh citrus to liven the moment.

This LIMITED EDITION possesses some of the most exotic and most expensive ingredients such as centifolia rose otto, rare oud boronia, tuberose, Neroli (orange blossoms), vanilla, absolute vintage Mysore Sandalwood and other citrus and floral added.

Hold the bottle up to the sunlight and see the magnificent golden color of REFLECTIONS PARFUM. It twinkles with determination and the scent glides onto the skin and holding it firmly that stays on for several hours.

REFLECTIONS PARFUM is truly one of a kind. It is the fragrance that works with nature.

JoAnne Bassett

I corresponded with JoAnne on more about REFLECTIONS PARFUM and she shared her thoughts with me in an EXCLUSIVE interview.

INTERVIEW

1. JoAnne, what inspired you to create REFLECTIONS PARFUM?

It all started with the exquisite, hand blown glass bottle. I was inspired with the bottle.
2. The hand-blown bottle is a work of art! Why did you choose this type of
bottle to showcase REFLECTIONS PARFUM?

The Reflections parfum bottle started with a sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Living in Southern California we get gorgeous sunsets over the ocean. The pinks, reds, blues, purples, and yellows merge together to become a
reflection on the ocean. So with the idea of a reflection of the sunset on the water I created the parfum reflection.
3. REFLECTIONS PARFUM is to replicate a "sunset over the ocean". JoAnne is REFLECTIONS PARFUM about a moment, time or place that took place near the
ocean?
The bottle replicates a sunset over the ocean. The Reflections parfum is not about an event that took place near the ocean. The bottle is an exotic,
colorful piece of fine art. The bottle deserved an expensive, exclusive fragrance. My muse for creating the parfum was the enchanting bottle so it
had to hold a very exotic and beautiful fragrance. I then created a natural parfum with boronia and agarwood and some of the most expensive and sought
after perfume ingredients. I designed a parfum that would be a perfect match with this fantastic, hand blown perfume bottle with dauber. Both elements were designed and created by master artisan.You can tell by the energy of the bottle and the parfum.
4. REFLECTIONS PARFUM is a Limited Edition, why is this?
A Limited Edition is necessary when creating parfums with ingredients like
rare agarwood, vintage Mysore sandalwood, and costly boronia. These are the
finest materials money can buy and at some point I will not have them
available to me. I also will run out of my supply of vintage natural ingredients like my 10 year old jasmines, Bulgarian white rose otto, Mysore sandalwood, and others.

When you use all natural ingredients, essential
oils, absolutes, macerations, and tinctures of flowers from your garden you have to make them Limited Editions. When the material is no longer available then the edition is complete. I tincture roses, gardenias, citrus tree flowers, and other flowers from my garden to use in my Limited Editions and my Custom Bespoke Perfumes.
I am introducing another Limited Edition this year. It will launch this summer.

5. JoAnne, do you consider REFLECTIONS PARFUM as a spring scent for women?

It certainly can be a Spring and Summer scent.

Also, is this a day or evening scent?Because it has a 36% fragrance strength in an organic base of golden jojoba oil, I would wear it for evening.I believe that fragrance is a part of our wardrobe. They are to be worn daily and I do not say for women or men. When a person is drawn to wearing Reflections they should do so without question.

Thank you very much, JoAnne for your time and Congratulations on the launch of REFLECTIONS PARFUM!

Thank you so much, Felicia

PURCHASE: joannebassett.com
                     1/2 ounce Parfum $350.00
                     1/2 ounce Perfume $350.00
                     1 ml sample $35.00

PHOTO CREDITS: kapsalonkay.nl, girlytwitter.com, farm6.static.flickr.com, joannebassett.com, wallpaperweb.org

F.H.

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REVIEW OF EMPRESS OF INDIA NATURAL PERFUME & GIVEAWAY

Posted by Unknown 04 May, 2011 0 comments

HAIL TO THE QUEEN

A Tribute to the EMPRESS OF INDIA

Queen Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from June 20, 1837 until her death. On May 1, 1876, Queen Victoria was given an additional title of ‘Empress of India’ in 1877 when India was formally incorporated into the British Empire.

Queen Victoria reign for 63 years which is the longer than any other British monarch and the longest of any female in history.

That is why that era is known as the ‘Victorian era’.

Since we are on the subject of a title, Essentially me, the all natural perfumery in the UK was bestowed the title of 2011 FIFI AWARD UK FINALIST in the Best Niche Fragrance category.

Alec Lawless

The success of Essentially me would not be possible without the direction and creative juices of Master Perfumer and owner, Alec Lawless.

EMPRESS OF INDIA, the perfume was created for the recent BBC 2 series “Victorian Pharmacy”. Victorian Pharmacy is about a Victorian Pharmacist and testing out remedies and medicines popular at that time.

This is truly a wonderful series and it was nice to watch it with my husband who has a doctorate degree in Pharmacy.

EMPRESS OF INDIA is described as a tribute to natural aromatic riches of the Orient, fit for a Queen.

All of the ingredients in EMPRESS OF INDIA are of royal heritage and it requires ingenuity to create an all natural perfume in the tradition from the bygone years. Mr. Lawless accomplished the task and that is why it was recognized by the Fragrance Foundation UK.

EMPRESS OF INDIA is a pretty scent that will delight any woman who loves a floral fragrance. It is soft and has a light amber color that looks gorgeous beaming through the decanter.

Queen Victoria would have approved of this fragrance. She commissioned many perfumes but one thing they all had in common and that was a floral scent.

I wore EMPRESS OF INDIA for several days and it stayed on for a least 6 hours. Each day I would put it on, it seemed that the fragrance got stronger, not in a patchouli type way but the ingredients especially the bergamot and African orange flower seemed to fuse into one. I liked that ambiance and it stayed with me for several days.

EMPRESS OF INDIA comes in Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette strengths in a 56ml bottle.

It features TOP NOTES: coriander, green bergamot, mandarin orange and neroli

MIDDLE NOTES: jasmine, African orange flower, tuberose and rose

BASE NOTES: musk, opoponax, incense, tonka bean and vanille

Truly, EMPRESS OF INDIA is a winner it’s a regal fragrance with an edgy appeal that pleases a crowd of adoring fans!

PURCHASE: essentially-me.co.uk

PHOTO CREDITS: roceco.co.uk, farncombees.pate.co.uk, movinghere.org.uk, farm.1.static.flickr.com, bbcshop.com, and essentially-me.co.uk

*******************GIVEAWAY***************
Due to the generosity of the staff at Essentially me perfumery. I am able to host a GIVEAWAY of a 12 ml handbang-size atomizer of EMPRESS OF INDIA all natural perfume.

EMPRESS OF INDIA is a wonderful floral fragrance for women. What a wonderful additional MOTHER'S DAY gift. Plus, it is a 2011 FIFI AWARD UK FINALIST!

Go to gizagoddess@live.com and put EMPRESS CONTEST and add your name.

Good Luck to all!

F.H.

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CARILLON POUR un Ange by ANDY TAUER

Posted by Unknown 01 May, 2011 0 comments

                                     Lily of the Valley Day
    Carillon Pour un Ange Eau de Parfum
     EXCLUSIVE interview with Andy Tauer

Lily of the Valley Day and May Day in the French tradition is a day on May 1st dedicated to offering a bouquet/sprig of lily-of-the-valley flowers (“muguet”) to loved ones.

I love the French tradition of May Day because it all started on May 1, 1561 when King Charles IX of France was given a bunch of lily of the valley flowers as a token of luck and prosperity for the coming year.

So every year on May 1st, Lily of the Valley Day has been honored and treasured with the sure sign that winter is officially over and spring has sprung.

Recently, the world celebrated the Royal Wedding of William & Catherine. It was reported that Catherine’s bouquet was covered with muguets (lily of the valley) and the perfume she wore on her wedding day featured the lily of the valley fragrant note.

What does this mean? This is the translation for LOVE. The Royal couple was wafting in the aroma of “lily of the valley” to set the tone for their marriage.

There is another fragrance that has set the tone long before the announcement of the Royal Wedding. It has been a love of the lily of valley flower every since he become a perfumer.

Master Perfumer, Andy Tauer for Tauer Perfumes (Switzerland) and the recent winner of the 2011 FIFI AWARDS UK in the niche category created CARILLON pour un ange No.11 of the prestigious Homage Collection. CARILLON pour un ange was composed with the joy of the green floral that proclaims the symbol of natural perfumery.

Mr. Tauer took the essence of the lily of the valley flower and molded it into a vibrant and “forest treasure” that breaths freshness into the most exquisite form of a perfume.

CARILLON pour un ange features…

TOP NOTES: rose, ylang ylang, lilac, green lily of the valley accord

HEART NOTES: jasmine, leather

BASE NOTES: ambergris, moss and woods

The making of CARILLON pour un ange overwhelmed me and its precious scent sets the highest standards of perfumery that last all day.So, I wanted to learn more about it. I had the honor and privilege of asking Mr. Tauer questions about the intricate details of the making of CARILLON pour un ange.

THE INTERVIEW

Andy, I read that it is difficult to get a large portion of concentration from the lily of the valley flower. To smell the beautiful essence, one must wait until winter is over. How did you manage to create, CARILLON pour un ange?

Indeed, there is nothing like a “natural”, botanical extract of Lily of the valley. Thus, all Lily of the valley perfumes are based on compositions, using manmade molecules and –provided we are talking about high end perfumes- natural extracts. There exist pre-made bases that you can buy, too. With the exception of a few bases that I use to replace materials of animalic origin: I do not use bases provided by that industry. On one hand, I consider it an intellectual and a creative challenge to make my own compositions from scratch. And on the other hand: if you work with bases provided by the industry, you become dependent and you risk coming up with perfumes that smell like others.

My challenge when creating CARILLON pour un ange were the same that I face with every composition: Trying to find the right color, shape, light in order to reach a fragrant picture that reflects what I have in my mind. It is very difficult to translate this inner image and to communicate it in words is not any easier. Let me share two ways to approach this: CARRILLON pour un ange is like a day in May, I leave the house with my father, passing by the green lush gardens where Lilac is blooming. We enter the woods, with the bark of the trees still wet and cool from a gentle spring rain over night. We search for Lily of the valley. We kneel down; smell the wet musky earth, the ambra fragrance from the fir tree branches in the sun. I pick the Lily of the valley and bring it home to my mom. She is waiting for me and my father. This is peace.

My working title for CARILLON pour un ange was actually Gabriel: Gabriel like the arch angel. There is a wonderful song, called Gabriel by Lamb. It is a sad song, in a sense, and I listened to it many times when creating Carillon. There, you find the lines:

“I can fly

But I want his wings

I can shine even in the darkness

But I crave the light that he brings (…)”

Me too, I can fly, but I want and need the wings of my angel.

The lily of the valley flower is considered for spring and summer. How does a person like myself who loves this flower cope with wearing CARILLON pour un ange in the fall and winter months?

I know that perfume lovers like to categorize their fragrances. And I know the feeling in spring, when the sun brings back the colors of life and we all reach out for flowers and citrus. But, I am convinced that there can be spring every time and anywhere. Thus, do not worry about wearing Lily of the valley or other spring flowers in autumn. Actually, CARILLON pour un ange is much more than just Lily of the valley. It is spring blossoms, wet forest earth, a hint of jasmine and leather and the later work wonderful in cool winter nights. And who would not like to get a glimpse of an early spring on a grey November day?

Andy, you mention on your website and I am paraphrasing that building a fragrance with the lily of the valley flower has always been important to you. Why is composing CARILLON pour un ange is important to have in your collection?

My mother was very much in love with Diorissimo, composed by Edmond Roudnitska who is a perfumer whom I admire deeply. Thus, a Lily of the valley centered fragrance was always on my to-do list. Unfortunately, It was too late for my mother: She left this world before I finished Carillon pour un ange. I hope that she is an angel now watching us.

Lastly, Andy you are an award winner Master Perfumer! What would you say makes a great perfume? What would you say to a student who wants to make a career in perfumery?

Thank you for this question. I get a lot of e-mails from perfume lovers asking me for advice how to make a career in perfumery. I am trying to make a living by selling artisanal perfumes (which is not easy): but I am not sure whether I am the right guy to ask. Quite often, I answer that I cannot give a lot of advice as I never studied perfumery in school and that I am convinced that there is no reason to visit a perfumery school. If you wish to make a living from perfumery: Be patient and be warned. The road to success is narrow and rough. Thus, my advice usually is: Train your nose by smelling the classics, get to know your naturals, and build your patience. It will take years of smelling, experimenting, and failing until you come up with creations that speak and bloom. And do not expect a short cut, like asking a perfumer for advice.

And to answer your last question; a great perfume is a composition that is balanced, with an inner harmony, but with character. Present, with sillage, but not loud. A perfume shines from the inside and it develops on its wearer. Edmond Roudnitska, in his booklet “LE PARFUM” (of the series Que sais-je), also spoke about a “choc sensorial”; for me this means: A great perfume will touch us when we smell it the first time. It will evoke a reaction and it will invite us to a journey, through fragrant lands, and we will happily join.

Andy is has been truly an honor to speak with you. I've learned so much in just a short amount of time.
Thank you and I wish you continued success with Tauer Perfumes.

Thank you, Felicia.

PURCHASE: tauerperfumes.com luckyscent.com

INFORMATION: $135.70USD 1.0 FL OZ at tauerperfumes.com

$85.00 USD Atomizer spray at luckyscent.com

NOTE: Andy Tauer received the 2011 FIFI AWARD UK for ORANGE STAR launched in 2010 for Best New Independent Niche Fragrance.

PHOTO CREDITS: tauerperfumes.com, lst-art-gallery.com, perfumevault.blogspot.com

F.H.

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WHITE GARDENIA PETALS by MICHAEL BOADI

Posted by Unknown 30 April, 2011 0 comments

                     WHITE GARDENIA PETALS

          The Fragrance of choice by the Duchess of Cambridge
                                  A Royal Moment in History

PART ONE

I can remember my wedding day almost 11 years ago. All the details had to be picture perfect from the reception hall, musicians, food, dress, shoes, hair, makeup, facials, nails and last but not least, the perfume.

My choice for a perfume was actually pretty simple. I chose my childhood favorite that was given to me by my mother as a gift and that was L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci.

I thought my wedding and reception was beautiful. It turned out to be better than I anticipated. However, to plan a ROYAL WEDDING is completely different. My guest list was a capacity of 100 but for William & Catherine, the guest list for the wedding was 1,900 and for the reception is was for 600 people!

Now, I truly understand, the royal couple had lots of help but they also have to include the media. Yes, the media and that include bloggers like me. So every detail has to be impeccable!

The wedding of William & Catherine was simply beautiful and every detail was beautifully orchestrated. This is after the fact but months prior to the wedding, the media peculated on who is the designer for Catherine’s wedding dress. We now know that it was Sarah Burton for the fashion house for the late Alexander McQueen, but little impact was given to what fragrance would she wear on her special day.

Now, this is where I differ from the “media”. My profession is to blog about perfumes in the niche market. So, I was curious just as any other perfume aficionado on the choice of fragrance by Catherine.

I heard about the wonderful gift commissioned by Roja Dove with Clive Christian for the royal couple. So, I perhaps thought maybe this is what Catherine would be wearing but this is not the case. I must admit, Catherine did an excellent job of keeping the details of her wedding attire secret even down to the perfume.

Michael Boadi

It is no longer a secret, the truth is out and it is out in a BIG way. Catherine chose to wear WHITE GARDENIA PETALS from ILLUMINUM PERFUMES by British perfumer, Michael Boadi.

To be honest in my personal opinion, WHITE GARDENIA PETALS couldn’t have been a more befitting choice for the newly, Duchess of Cambridge.

WHITE GARDENIA PETALS Eau de Parfum is part of a 16 fragrance collection that features four olfactory groups (citrus, floral, oud and musk). It embraces the top note with coconut and then it melts with heart notes of ylang-ylang, muguet (lily of the valley) and jasmine while the base of it all is amber wood.

WHITE GARDENIA PETALS is recently launched this year and it comes in bottles of 50 and 100 ml for women and men.

This is not the first notoriety for Michael Boadi from someone who is considered to be American Royalty and the First Lady of the United States.

Mrs. Michelle Obama and President Obama while on their mission for diplomacy during the G20 Summit in the UK met Michael Boadi. It was reported that Mrs. Obama managed to sneak away without the media noticing to tell Mr. Boadi that she heard so many wonderful news about his fragrance collection.

Mrs. Obama, not by scent but by name alone, purchased three bottles of perfume from the Boadicea the Victorious Collection. The fragrances she purchased were NOBLE, DIVINE and DELICATE.

This should tell you a lot about Mrs. Obama. She has incredible taste and thinks highly of herself.

I look forward to hearing more about Michael Boadi now that the world knows he is the chosen perfumer for the Royals.

F.H.

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SHIIMTI ROSE & UNE ROSE POUR SHARON by RODNEY HUGHES

Posted by Unknown 27 April, 2011 0 comments

The Rose of Sharon Pendana + Aged to Perfection

THERAPEUTATE PARFUMS by Rodney Hughes

Une Rose Pour Sharon has a special meaning for Rodney Hughes, perfumer and owner of THERAPEUTATE PARFUMS in Brooklyn, New York. It was composed due to an inspirational conversation with a friend about life, fragrances and what it takes to be the best.

Une Rose Pour Sharon was not composed just to make a profit but it was created for a friend/artist by the name of Sharon Pendana.

THERAPEUTATE PARFUMS was created not to just create perfume but it was also designed to create awareness and give back to the community.

Mr. Hughes not only had a conversation with Ms. Pendana but it inspired him to do something about it. He took the ideas from the conversation with Ms. Pendana about life, olfaction and the silver lining behind every cloud and created a centerpiece for Ms. Pendana. The conversation didn’t just stop when they bid farewell for the evening but the conversations lives on within this wonderful creation.

The conversation lives on within the 144 bottles of this LIMITED EDITION fragrance that ultimately speaks the “matters of the heart”.

Next, the conversation changes completely with more intense when Shiimti Rose another LIMITED EDITION perfume enters the room. Shiimti Rose is more complex in character with a golden tone that is sophisticated and very persuasive.

THE REVIEWS

Une Rose Pour Sharon (URPS) is not your average rose scent, so that is a conversation in itself. It starts with a soft and smooth arrangement of scents and it blends carefully and systematically but with the ultimate respect for the guest of honor, 'the Rose' (Ms. Pendana).

After a few moments, the dry down is innocent with an afterglow that lasts for many hours.

It features rose, cardamon, orange, pine, sandalwood, vanilla and tuberose

Shiimti Rose enters the room with a more heated debate about life, olfaction and the silver lining behind every cloud. It starts off with juicy gossip, then the crowd roars with laughter but then things start to “hit home” so now there is silence in the room and the scent of antique rose slowly takes over.

Shiimti Rose has been waiting for two years to process this information and finally it features a citrus top, spicy middle and a dry down of antique rose that has been aging with maturity to render its ‘beautiful’ head.

Rodney Hughes continues to give “roses” by offering his time and services to promote perfumery and creating the THERAPEUTATE INSTITUTE to educate and give back to the community.

Read Rodney’s journey from the deep south to New York, it will inspire you to give more roses, like it has inspired me.

THE INTERVIEW

Rodney, thank you so much for your time. Before, I ask questions about Shiimti Rose and Une Rose Pour Sharon, I want to know more about you.

Hi Felicia, You are so very welcome, sure I'll give you a glimpse.

Rodney where were you born and raised?

I was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.

How did you get into natural perfumery?

I start experimenting with essential oils to help revive me during and after travel. Discovering how well they worked, I then began bringing them into the workplace to help others.

Having studied Reiki, I started using them in my practice and prescribing them to my clients to enhance their experience with Reiki. Around 2007, I began to feel the changing tide within my industry (Fashion), the economy was crumbling and the pressure was on for me the figure out the next chapter. A dear friend helped me to decide what that next chapter in life would be.

She was taking a leap of faith towards her dream of opening a clothier. I had previously designed fragrances for both her and her fiance, so she asked to me to develop a line for the boutique. At first, I was like "WHAT." Then soon after a light went on in my head! "I can do this."

I had had the perfect background to do so. I was a 20 year veteran in the Apparel Industry, well read and traveled. So I had a lot of experiences to pull from, not to mention that at the time having been accepted into a M. Div program.

Secretly, I had been studing Metaphysics and transformative arts for sometime, so I just took a slight twist and gathered together every book I could find on the subject of aromatherapy. After late 2007, it was impossible to find a consulting gig in fashion, so I had a great deal of time on my hands and I used it well. In 6 months I had ready for market a complete line of Reiki enerigized fragrances. This core product line consisted of seven aromatic perfumes and each with a cooresponding room atomizer. Additionally, there were lotions and bath salts to round out the line.

Then I need to know if I had hit or missed the mark, so I enrolled in an Aromatherapy course at the New York Open Center. This course was taught by Debbie Freund an RN who studied aromatherapy with R.J. Buckle. She had also studied with Kathryn Degraff a tireless advocate for the use of "naturals" (botanicals) in the perfume industry. I just kept hitting the jack-pot! This was meant to be and having studied under her, I fell more deeply in love with perfumery. I also learned that I was way above the curve in what I had already created.

I found that all of my passions came together and could be nurtured in the art of perfumery.

How is it being a perfumer in New York? Do you find that the market is saturated with perfumers?

Brooklyn, New York

New York sets the perfect back drop for being an artist period, it is the whole of why I am here. I came to NYC in the late eigthties to pursue my dream of becoming an artist and designer. Currently I live in Brooklyn not far from where I studied art and design. Pratt and its surrounding area is a bastion of creative people.

Saturated? Yes, with things that harm us rather heal or enhance our lives. I feel we Americans are becoming closer to the body, mind and spirit, this is where the art of "Natural" (pure botanical) perfumery re-enters. Once what was ancient helps us to lead better lives in the present!

Rodney, you are a successful natural perfumer and of African descent. How do you view the lack of people of color in the niche and natural markets of perfumery in the US? What do you think can be done about this?

I measure success in not compromising your core values and assisting others who request your help in being more centered and well. In this frame work, I am very successful. Being of African descent gives me so many rich experiences to draw upon. It allows me to have a unique point of view, historically my people have had to live between two worlds and understand many things. The "silver lining" with this is it has created a sort brilliance throughout our creative endeavors.

The lack of people of color in the market place becomes a meaty challenge for me. Therapeutate Parfums is not just interesting in becoming a global success story in terms of just finance. Our company is looking to develop an educational component as well. In the Not-for-Profit sector Therapeutate Institute will promote education in product development, merchandising and marketing. It will also promote the arts and sciences.

Shiimti Rose Parfum (The scent my mother loves) is not a typical rose fragrance but it has a dry down of antique rose. So how would you categorize this fragrance?

I am not sure if it is neccessary for me to categorize Shiimti Rose. I think most perfumes created by me will probably not fall into the "typical" category. I have a "funny" nose, if there is no twist to the fragrance or if it lacks poetry (layers), I am not satisfied! It can not be called "special" or "curious" to me. Technically speaking would probably be called "Chypre" or maybe an "Oriental" maybe its a bit of both. On the other hand, the Magnolia Perfume I am working on is taking an long time to complete, but for very different reasons. Turns out "Shiimti" needed to mature for two years before it bloomed into a Rose.

Rodney, you mention that Shimti Rose takes two years to age. Do most of your fragrances take this amount of time to age?

Most of the fragrances I have created do not take this amount of time to be a "jewel", but Shiimti is very different. I was trying to expand on the URPS perfume and thought I had utterly failed. At first it was just aweful and not redeemable as a work of art or I thought at first. I jarred in and pushed it into the back of the drawer. Thinking that maybe someday I could possible use it to enhance another blend.

Une Rose Pour Sharon Parfum is the 'fragrance of friendship'. It was created for artist/stylist Sharon Pendana. Can you elaborate a little on how you meant Sharon and during the conversation did she ask you to create a fragrance or did you offer your service?

Sharon Pendana and I met in 1992 just as I had begun Primitive Pour Homme and PPH Activewear. At the time she worked as a fashion stylist for a number of national publications and gave us some of our first editorials. Since those years she has been a beautiful friend and supporter of my creative endeavors. We had been out of touch for years, but offen run into each other, so when I began this venture with fragrance there she was like an angel.

She came to my studio one afternoon and we spent the entire evening catching up. We talked about what Therapeutate meant to me, why perfume and how she had previously lost her sense of smell due to an aneurysm. Musing about how life is, just when you think you can not survive your darkest moments, the sun comes bursting in. I was posing for a picture to go along with the story she was doing on me and I just had this feeling in solar-plexis and began to create URPS. It was to be my gift to her and her enduring spirit.

Why only 144 bottles of Une Rose Pour Sharon to be sold?

144 is the number of abundance.

Rodney, what type of women would be attracted to Shiimti Rose and URPS?

I think it appeals to that woman who adores beauty from an intellectual perspective. Its has to be appealling on the surface, but have many layers underneath to explore and discover.

Lastly, Rodney what new creations can your devoted fans look forward from Therapeutate Parfums?

I have many new perfumes waiting for there moment in the sun. One is the Magnolia fragrance being created for The Magnolia Tree Earth Center it will commemorate NYC's oldest living landmarks two Magnolia Grandiflora trees. This fragrance will raise funds to support the Ecology Center began by trail-blazer Hattie Cathan more than 40 years ago.

Therapeutate Parfums will also participate in "The Summer of Patchouli Love"presented by Perfume Pharmer.

Thank you so much Rodney for your valuable time. It is appreciated and much continued success in your endeavors!

Your are so very welcome.

PURCHASE: therapeutate-parfums.com

PHOTO CREDIT: therapeutate-parfums.com, yriggsartwork.com, theperfectrose.org, destination360.com, pepronity.com

NOTE: The review of Shiimti Rose is a story I created to represent the scent of Shiimti Rose in its splendor of the aged rose.

Inhale Life

THERAPEUTATE

PARFUMS

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F.H.

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HONEY BLOSSOM PERFUME VOTING INFORMATION

Posted by Unknown 25 April, 2011 0 comments

Here is your chance to help make history by voting for AFTELIER HONEY BLOSSOM PERFUME composed by MANDY AFTEL.

This natural fragrance is a 2011 FIFI AWARD FINALIST and by voting, it can become a FIFI AWARD WINNER!
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Please do your part for natural perfumery and go to the website of the FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION at fragrance.org/ballots2011consumer/login.php
(fragrance.org) and in the WOMEN'S CATEGORY vote for AFTELIER HONEY BLOSSOM PERFUME.

Thank you for taking the time out to help make history!

Felicia M. Hazzard
Founder & Editor in Chief

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STEPHANIE EAU DE PARFUM + GIVEAWAY

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STEPHANIE

The Crown of the Gardenia Flower

The name Stephanie originates from Greece meaning ‘crown’. The fragrance known as STEPHANIE is composed by niche perfumer, Michael Storer and it takes on the scent of the gardenia flower with a twist of two types of peppers.

The gardenia blossom is majestic, glorious and fragrant. It originates from the subtropical regions in Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and Oceania.

STEPHANIE Eau de Parfum is a strong feminine scent but elegant and refined as the flower itself with its creamy soft petals admist green shiny foliage.

The sillage of STEPHANIE is a bouquet of flowing white flowers nestled with grandeur and lasting at least 6 hours or more.

It features royal notes of pink pepper, black pepper, galbanum, resin, angelica root oil, sambac, jasmine absolute, tuberose and chrysanthemum.

STEPHANIE is the crowning glory of white flowers.

“Perfumes are the feelings of flowers”-Heinrich Heine

PURCHASE: michaelstorer.com

PHOTO CREDIT: michaelstorer.com, anoymousradioshow.com

********************GIVEAWAY**********************
Thanks to Michael Storer, a GIVEAWAY of one 2 fluid ounce bottle of STEPHANIE EAU DE PARFUM, will be given away to a lucky reader!

Also, a GIVEAWAY of THREE samples of STEPHANIE EAU DE PARFUM for three individual winners!

To enter go to gizagoddess@live.com and put STEPHANIE CONTEST and add your name!
Good Luck to all!

F.H.

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Fragrance Belles-Lettres Est 2009 CHICAGO

The word "belles lettres" is a French phrase meaning "beautiful or "fine writing. Since this is a term to describe a category of writing, this will pertain to my passion about fragrances. I will review niche,natural, artisan and designer perfumes from all over the world. I write with passion but will use my journalistic skills that I obtained in college. Not only will I feature fragrances but I will feature new books on fragrances/perfumes, fragrance events and interview authors and perfumers.

I hope you take this journey with me and begin your own passion for the ART OF PERFUMERY!

Fragrance Belles-Lettres Magazine is a division of Noblesse Luxe Publication.

Felicia M. Hazzard
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief