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.

Posted by Unknown 18 December, 2012 0 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life in Fragrance"

New Fragrance Review

                                   Enchanted Forest Eau de Parfum
                                         The Most Anticipated Fragrance of 2013

The Vagabond Prince is an adventurer, a passionate explorer, a romantic dreamer. He stepped out of fairytales, you can find him in the folklore of every nation: the bravest character in a story, often foolhardy in the eyes of everyman, but still quick-witted enough to win. He travels, he fails, but he finds the strength for another fight, and he never relinquishes to anybody the mission of finding his happiness... He is a fabled symbol of human will for development. He is self-made.

Enchanted Forest is inspired by the endless sea of Russian forests and fairytales, as well as the most sensual ancient Slavic celebration named Kupala, rooted in the times of darkness, when all on the Earth knew its soul and its name (often too powerful to be uttered in vain or at all). French perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the famous creator of fragrances for L'Artisan Parfumeur, Comme des Garçons and Penhaligon's, built Enchanted Forest around black currant, the smell and taste of which are so beloved in Russia and many other countries where it grows.

The box is lavishly decorated in golden hohloma tendrils, representing the enchanted forest. It embraces the deep blue sky with its curling branches. This sparkle from a shooting star and silhouettes of tiny night butterflies resting on its branches play little melodies on each side and easily fly into your imagination. Hohloma is so entertaining and doubtlessly magical that one twists and turns the box, caressing with fingers the different surfaces.

The other story behind Enchanted Forest Eau de Parfum comes with inspiration and creation by the highly respected and highly viewed online perfume magazine, Fragrantica. Fragrantica owners and couple Elena Knezhevich and Zoran Knezevic chose their favorite perfumer, Bertrand Duchaufour to create the fragrance using natural ingredients. This is a loving gift from Zoran to Elena which not only symbolizes a wonderful inspirational fragrance but also the love of two people.

The incredible artwork for the bottle and the box decoration was painted by Elena.

The richness and dark notes for Enchanted Forest are as follows...

Top Notes: pink pepper, aldehydes, sweet orange (traces), flower cassis, black currant leaf, hawthorn effects of rum and wine, rosemary and davana.

Heart Notes: black currant buds absolute (by LMR from Grasse), CO2 blackcurrant (by Floral Concept from Grasse), Russian coriander seed, honeysuckle, rose, carnation and vetiver.

Base Notes: opoponax resinoid, Siam benzoin, amber, oakmoss, fir balsam absolute, Patchouli Purecoeur, castoreum absolute, cedar notes, vanilla and musk.

Enchanted Forest by The Vagabond Prince is coming January 2013!

Photo: Enchanted Forest Eau de Parfum from www.frangrantica.com

Note: Information taken from the press release at www.vagonbondprince.com and www.frangrantica.com dated 12/11/12.

FMH

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Posted by Unknown 19 November, 2012 0 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
'Redefining the High Life'

   The INSTITUTE FOR ART AND OLFACTION will become a reality for fragrance consumers and aficionados in three months.

   This institute is garnering a big following in its early stages of development.

   IAO is located in Los Angeles and before its launch date in March 2013, they have planned programs for the fragrance industry's enjoyment and educational values.

   In my opinion, this is one of the best institutions at this point that offer a vast range of opportunities for beginners and veterans in the fragrance industry.

It is a much needed place for information and opportunities in the ever-growing populations of fragrance launches and events worldwide.

The IAO will be offering opportunities for grants, workshops, mentorship programs, stocked perfumers laboratory and much more!

I spoke to one of the staff members, Ms. Saskia Wilson-Brown via email to introduce myself and express my joy with the IAO.

Ms. Brown wrote me back via email with such enthusiasm and thanked me for taking the time out to express my gratitude and the fact that I offered some suggestions that would additionally be great for the IAO.

I am truly excited about the IAO and I welcome them with open arms!

If you are already bursting with excitement like myself, guess what? There is an opportunity to meet the IAO.

Yes! There will be a Meet and Greet at the Scent Bar in Los Angeles on Friday, December 14, 2012.

To get more information and bring in the Holiday cheer with the IOA go to www.artandolfaction.com

Cheers!

Photo: The Institute For Art and Olfaction (IAO) logo designed by Mr. Micah Hahn, Creative Director, IAO.

F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 02 November, 2012 0 comments

NEW FRAGRANCE REVIEW

                      FRENCH NICHE LINE
                                              Introduces
                              GEORGE EAU DE PARFUM

   Jardins D'Ecrivains, an elegant French niche line that produces high end bath and candle products now enters the niche perfumery category with GEORGE. An Eau de Parfum that explores the world of passion for gardens and literature and gives homage to French author, George Sand a fragrance to inspire both men and women.

Jardins D'Ecrivains is inspired by the "indefinable man" who was admired greatly by men and women.

George Eau de Parfum comes in a neatly handsome bottle with a black and gold label and the 100 ml size bottle can easily be shared by each person.

The notes are beautifully executed into a hologram of breathtaking notes that gives a modern oasis and calmness to a chilled night.

George Eau de Parfum consist of neroli, bergamot, heliotrope, coffee, tobacco, white musk, balsam of Peru and myrrh.

   PURCHASE INFORMATION: 100 ML Spray for 110.00 US   85 Euros
          www.beautyhabit.com          www.jardinsdecrivains.com

PHOTO: George Eau de Parfum 100 ml bottle courtesy of Jardins D'Ecrivains website.


   F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 17 October, 2012 0 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publication
'Redefining The High Life'

FRAGRANCE EVENT

LORETTA EAU DE PARFUMS LAUNCHES IN LOS ANGELES

      On Friday, October 19, 2012 an amazing event of fragrance and picture will take place at the Scent Bar in Los Angeles, California.

      FIFI Award winning perfumer, Andy Tauer and filmmaker, Brian Pera will launch LORETTA. The second fragrance in the Tableau de Parfums line.

      This event of aroma and entertainment will be celebrated from 5:00pm-7:00pm at 7405 Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles. As you may already know, Scent Bar is the retail store for the highly successful online perfumery Luckyscent.

     LORETTA, is a fragrance designed by Andy Tauer for Brian Pera's acclaimed film, WOMAN'S PICTURE.

     Andy Tauer yet again has successful combine both arts into a creation that makes this film so much more realistic.

    LORETTA is a rich oriental floral perfume with hints at sensual and mystery in a bottle that leaves the 70's and 80's era of perfumery with a classic note of creative pomp and circumstances.

    During this event will be an opportunity to enter a drawing for a FREE bottle from the extended Tauer fragrance range.

   Evelyn Avenue and Tableau de Parfums collaboration presents LORETTA Eau de Parfum in a 50 ML and 7 ML Purse Spray.

Mr. Andy Tauer

I would advise to come earlier. This event should be standing room only. What a wonderful opportunity to meet Andy Tauer and filmmaker, Brian Pera at the same time...in the same place. FANTASTIC!

Mr. Brian Pera

Loretta in Women's Picture is a young woman who works as a maid at a motel. She is shy and withdrawn. Tired of self-pity she creates a life of fantasy as a dancer who falls in love with a man. Loretta now sexy and sensual also has a dark secretive side.

The Tableau de Parfum line consists of MIRIAM (October 2011), LORETTA (March 2012) and INGRID (October 2012).

LORETTA EAU DE PARFUM...sensual white flowers, tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, deep dark plum, velvety rose, patchouli, ambergris, leather, orris root, woody resinous tones.

www.luckyscent.com

www.tauerperfumes.com

www.evelynavenue.com

PHOTOS: Photo of Loretta Poster and LORETTA EAU DE PARFUM from www.fragrantica.com photo of Andy Tauer with poster from www.theperfumedcourt.com; photo of Brian Pera from www.trustmovies.blogspot.com

F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 11 October, 2012 0 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
'Redefining The High Life'

  NEW Book Announcement

   Master Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena Strikes Another Accord with Book

       Jean-Claude Ellena has been the exclusive perfumer to the house of Hermes since 2004.
He now adds another highly anticipated and highly successful book to his esteemed record called,
The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur to debut January 2013.

       In this book, Mr. Ellena explores the inspiration and creativity of a fragrance on an intimate level such as translating the mood of seduction and in a delicate touch into an aroma.

       This is done by the successful olfactory of Mr. Ellena but to get into the mood to create a fragrance comes from inspiration and Mr. Ellena admits that he doesn't always know where it will come.

      Here will be another of Jean-Claude Ellena books on my shelf. I find the subject matter to be extremely interesting to me personally. Inspiration is the key to everything and Mr. Ellena admits that he rely solely on it.

     PURCHASE INFORMATION: The Diary of A Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur written by Jean-Claude Ellena; Publication Date: January 22, 2013; Hardcover; Publisher: Rizzoli Ex Libris; US and Canada Price $24.95; ISBN: 978-0-8478-4042-7

    Photo: book cover courtesy of Rizzoli Publication US

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'Redefining The High Life'

NEW Perfume Review

COCONUT MILK PARFUM
A Scent of Tropical Heaven

If you live in the Midwest such as I do, reality has set in and the days of warm weather, I mean really warm weather is now the past. I love the change of the season and to be honest the extremely hot weather this summer was too much for me to handle.

However those few days this summer that came with a glimpse of breeze made up for those far too many humid moments.

It easy for me snuggle under a blanket and remember those more bareable warm days with tropical thoughts in a place filled with scents and serene visions.

I was given a wonderful sample of COCONUT MILK PARFUM from the Perfect Perfume collection by perfumer, Sarah Horowitz at the Artisan Fragrance Salon in San Francisco.

COCONUT MILK immediately blew me away with its all so real coconut. It is so real that you can actually drink it. It is a true to the core and it has an underlining amount of almond. it is just the right amount to bring the tropics into your living room.

It reminds me of a smoothie. Lush, thick and the sillage lasts for many hours.

What I love about the generosity of Sarah Horowitz Parfums is that COCONUT MILK and other fragrances can be purchased in so many options such as a Eau de Parfum, pure oil, body lotion, body and massage oil, bath & shower gel and more.

I am a great fan of coconut milk! So to have a fragrance that I can wear as much as I love the drink is a win-win situation.

COCONUT MILK is not filled with a lot of notes but the notes in it are truly important and with Sarah talent she composes just the right about of accord(s) to take a complicated fruit to design into a luscious and vibrant scent.

COCONUT MILK PARFUM consists of coconut accented by almond, orange blossom, gardenia, tonka bean accord, vanilla and Egyptian musk

www.sarahhorowitz.com

Photos: Eau de Parfum bottle of COCONUT MILK courtesy of Sarah Horowitz Parfums.

F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 07 October, 2012 0 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
'Redefining The High Life'

NEW Fragrance Review


                                Artisan Fragrance Favorite Receives Awards
                                        FLEUR de CARAMEL Eau de Parfum

When I was at the first annual ARTISAN FRAGRANCE SALON in July, I was surrounded by fabulous displays, breathtaking scents and eager smiles. None was more welcoming and inviting than Laurie Stern, natural perfumer and owner of VELVET AND SWEET PEA PURRFUMERY.

I told Laurie who I was and she made me feel like I was a huge celebrity. I could not believe the overwhelming response! What I like about Laurie is that she is so real and genuine.

Laurie told me all about her NEW creation FLEUR de CARAMEL. I simply loved the display, the samples of FLEUR de CARAMEL were wrapped in old-fashioned candy wrappers and that colors of purple and fuchsia are simply divine. Laurie had no idea those are my two most favorite colors. So, I was sold immediately with the packaging.

I cannot stress enough how packaging is so important with a product. It presents a gift that has been designed, well-thought out and executed into a magnificent creation.

When I got time to myself I sat down and put on FLEUR de CARAMEL. Even though there were many scents at the salon, FLEUR de CARAMEL whisked me off to another place when I was a young girl. I am crazy about the Tahitian vanilla that gives it that soft and sweet coverage.

FLEUR de CARAMEL is not just to be thought of as a candy scent but it has adult accords of cognac and frangipani. So it is a most definite for evening wear.

I love it on this time of the year. The air is crisp and the hint of caramel warms me up. It is simply a work of art in a fun and adventurous way.

Laurie was so dressed for the occasion in fun and frilly attire that truly represented VELVET AND SWEET PEA PURRFUMERY. It was so great to see the time and dedication Laurie puts into her perfumery. I was overwhelmed and inspired by this.

Laurie Stern

Laurie's hard work paid off when FLEUR de CARAMEL was judged and awarded with numerous ARTISAN FRAGRACE SALON 2012 awards!

I was one of the judges and it was such a great honor to be apart of an event that showed me more than a scent but what actually goes behind making and marketing a company, product, a dream and what I mostly got from Laurie a fabulous smile.

FLEUR de CARAMEL ingredients...This is an Oriental Vanilla perfume that consists of Tahitian Vanilla, cognac, frangipani, jasmine, tuberose, sandalwood, mandarin orange and lily with infused grape alcohol.

www.purrfumery.com

PURCHASE OPTIONS: FLEUR de CARAMEL Eau de Parfum 6ml $125.00; Eau de Parfum 8ml $295.00; Creme Perfume 10ml $295.00 (comes in an emerald sterling silver jewel box and it is wrapped like candy) Breath-taking!!!

Photos: Photos are courtesy of Velvet and Sweet Pea Purrfumery

F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 19 September, 2012 1 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life"

Fragrance Launch & Review

FOREST WALK
My walk in the crisp sun

I was introduced to FOREST WALK perfume at the First Annual Artisan Fragrance Salon in San Francisco in June. I sniffed this fragrance in a very nice looking glass bottle that was overwhelming warm, woody and dewy.

My mind told me (my mind speaks to me all the time) at first to do the review as soon as I got home. But I decided later on to wait on that because I wanted to get in the exact mood for this type of scent.

Its inspiration comes from the summer scents while taking a walk in the woods. So, this is exactly what I wanted to do.

This morning in the Midwest was quite cool and with a slight foggy haze. After taking my children to school, I walked through a nearby forest of green luscious trees and manicure bushes in all sorts of reds and orange hues.

I was wearing a sample of FOREST WALK and a gust of wind blew rather strongly. The scents of fir absolute, sandalwood and oakwood absolute blew under my nose and surrounded with me with inner peace in a world that I felt was all my own. A few minutes later a scent that I had not been known to me continue its sillage all the way to my walk home.

I've encountered the other scents created in this fragrance but it was the Black hemlock that was new to me.

When I got home I wanted to know more about Black hemlock absolute. According to the well respected blog, White Lotus Aromatics (www.whitelotusblog.com) "Black Hemlock Spruce Absolute is a dark green very viscous liquid displaying an immensely rich, suave, fruity, coniferous bouquet with a sweet balsamic woody undertone of good tenacity".

Its use is to generate forest notes, fruit accords, sacred perfumes, fougere, chypre and high class floral.

Laurie Erickson, perfumer and owner of Sonoma Scent Studio understands the quality of an woodsy scent. This scent was not created just to give a mere glimpse into the woods...peering inside to get a hint of what it could possibly represent. No, Ms. Erickson immersed FOREST WALK into an actual adventure of being in the depth of the forest and experiencing with nature has to offer in its entirety.

FOREST WALK is a true replication of what I experienced this morning. It was dewy, serene, spiritual, magical, beautiful and colorfully scented.

Fragrance Notes: Black hemlock absolute, fir absolute, Western red cedar, natural oakwood absolute, aged Indian Patchouli, galbanum resin, jasmine sambac absolute, violet, olibanum, labdanum absolute, New caledonia sandalwood, orris, benzoin, earthy notes.

PURCHASE INFORMATION:

FOREST WALK comes in 17 ml bottle for $56.00 and a 34ml bottle for $105.00 for men and women.

www.sonomascentstudio.com

PHOTOS: 34ML BOTTLE OF FOREST WALK COURTESY OF SONOMA SCENT STUDIO; PHOTO OF THE FOREST FROM BEAUTIFUL-NATURE SOOTHING PICTURES.

FH

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Posted by Unknown 09 September, 2012 1 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life"

NATURAL PERFUME REVIEW

                                   STRAWBERRY PASSION PERFUME
                                                   The Scent for All Seasons

   The collaboration between perfumers, Kedra Hart of Opus Oils for Monica Miller of Skye Botanicals and the highly successful blog, Perfume Pharmer have created a natural fragrance, in fact two that gives the strawberry fruit a tantalizing and sexy appeal.

STRAWBERRY PASSION PERFUME is made from natural perfume absolutes, natural absolutes and food grade alcohol.

It comes in two scents, Green Strawberry and Strawberry Cream. These two breath-taking aromas are essential to the fruit if you think about it.

I love the two formulas because the Green Strawberry is herbal and I visualized it growing on the vine and the Strawberry Cream is Monica's childhood favorite eating strawberries and cream while in England.

When I read about the Green Strawberry I really didn't know what to expect but I know it would probably be earthy. It is a marvelous smooth scent that flows with nature and it combines a very lasting aroma that can be worn anytime of the year.

The Strawberry Cream scent is wonderful and lively. It is an excellent introduction to a young girl's first natural fragrance. Plus, it is womanly. It will give you that extra sweetness with a blue jean and t-shirt assemble.

I actually waited to review these two fragrances because in the Midwest it has become quite cooler these days, so I wanted to compare the fragrances in humidity and the recent change in the weather.

STRAWBERRY PASSION PERFUME comes out smelling beautifully, so I am equally impressed with the Kedra and Monica's creations. It is truly a very powerful subject, "The Strawberry". It is pretty to the eyes, sweet and juicy to the taste and it gives off great healing benefits and healing properties.

Strawberries according to longlifetips.net are an "excellent source of vitamin C, managanese, dietary fiber, iodine, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids and more."

"Strawberries reduce liver cancer cells due to ellagic acid present in them."

"Along with the anti-cancer activity on cancer cells of the breast, oesophagus, skin, colon, prostrate and pancreas."

So, don't judge the packaging of STRAWBERRY PASSION PERFUME due to a nude woman on the front of it. It is what is inside that counts the most.

Inhale what nature has to offer and two beautifully scents that were created by perfumers who are passionate about their talents with a name that says it all, STRAWBERRY PASSION PERFUME.

Green Strawberry

TOP NOTES: Pink Pepper, Red Mandarin, Bergamot, Tangerine, Lemon, Natural Ivy Accord

MIDDLE NOTES: Rose, Tuberose, Boronia, White Water Lily, Black Currant, Natural Peach Accord, Natural Strawberry Accord

BASE NOTES: Green Tea, Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Beach Found Ambergris

Strawberry Cream

TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Tangerine, Red Mandarin, Pink Pepper

MIDDLE NOTES: Boronia, Rose, Tuberose, Jasmine, Black Currant, Natural Peach Accord, Natural Strawberry Accord, Natural Raspberry Accord

BASE NOTES: Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Beach Found Ambergris

INFORMATION:

www.perfumepharmer.com/organic-perfume-skincare-remedies

To contact Monica Miller go to skyebird@capecode.net or to order STRAWBERRY PASSION PERFUME to to www.etsy.com and visit skyebotanicals

Kedra Hart of Opus Oils can be reached at www.opusoils.com

Photo: bottle of Strawberry Passion Perfume courtesy of Perfume Pharmer; strawberries on the vine photo courtesy of www.blog.syracuse.com

Information on the properties and healing of strawberry can be found at www.longlifetips.net

F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 08 September, 2012 0 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life"

FRAGRANCE EVENT

LA ARTISAN FRAGRANCE SALON EVENT
The Best in Niche comes to Tinsel Town

     TASTETV and The Taste Awards proudly presents the first annual Los Angeles Fragrance Salon to be held in Santa Monica, California on Sunday, September 23, 2012.

     This sought after event was created on the heels of the highly successful San Francisco Artisan Fragrance Salon in July.

     The creators of TASTETV and The Taste Awards will combine the finest in niche perfumery with the elegant delicacies of chocolates by Elyce Zahn of CocoTutti Chocolates for this most aromatic arousing event of the west coast.

Bon Bon by CocoTutti Chocolates

     The LA ARTISAN FRAGRANCE SALON EVENT features local, regional and national perfumers and designers in the natural and niche arenas of olfactory. Not only do you get to sniff some of the best selling scents but also you get to see new debut collections by some of your favorite perfumers.

   The event gets better with olfactory tastings, panels, demonstrations, authors and book signings.

   It seems like just yesterday that I was there in San Francisco as a presenter and judge. This time, there are those who were there in July and there are perfumers to this event in LA for the first time such as Lisa Fong (Artemisia Natural Perfume), Kedra Hart (Opus Oils), Amanda Walker (A Perfume Organic), JoAnne Bassett (JoAnne Bassett Natural Perfumes), Christi Meschell (House of Matriarch), Luckyscent, PK Perfumes, SANAE Intoxicants, Sherri Sebastian (Sebastian Signs) and many more.

Also, this time there are different presenters who will give you a wonderful demonstration, discussion and hands-on experience with perfumery with Sarah HorowitzThran (Sarah Horwitz Parfums), Sherri Sebastian (Sebastian Signs), Roxana Villa (Roxanna Illuminatted), Lisa Fong (Artemisia Natural Perfume) and once again there will be a fabulous presentation and tasting from Elyce Zahn of CocoTutti Chocolates.

I remember speaking with background music and looking over at a bar filled with bottles of fine wines. I felt it was like a party...a gathering of all who love and appreciate fine fragrance in a highly energized location.

My memories in San Francisco will be forever lasting. I met wonderful people from near and far.

So, I highly impress upon you to go to the LA ARTISAN FRAGRANCE SALON EVENT.

I know for a fact from Christi Meshell of the House of Matriarch that she will be featuring her latest collection.

House of Matriarch

The House of Matriarch is known worldwide for custom/bespoke fragrances by natural perfumer, owner and founder, Christi Meshell.

Not only that, but she will be INTRODUCING a sneak-peek at a new perfume with a mystical and long ago legacy of an Empress. So, please don't miss out on that exciting moment in perfumery.

The LA ARTISAN FRAGRANCE SALON requires you to have a ticket and none will be sold at the door. So providing that information you know it will be a sold out event.

Enjoy yourself!

Ticket and other information go to www.lafragrancesalon.com

Photos: courtesy of TasteTV and The Taste Awards, CocoTutti Chocolates and the House of Matriarch

F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 25 August, 2012 0 comments

Noblesse Luxe Publishing
"Redefining the High Life"

FRAGRANCE LAUNCH

DYSIS
The Fragrance Fit for a Woman

    Since my review of Radiantly Romantic Eau de Parfum last year by the brilliant perfumer and cosmetic scientist, Daniel Vaudd of Great Britian. I often wondered what he would come up next in terms of a fragrance that would equal or surpass the tantalizing pink liquid known for romance with Radiantly Romantic.

     This time, Mr. Vaudd did not disappointment me. He has launched a NEW fragrance that is truly sensual in his choice of exquisite fragrance notes and in his advertising of DYSIS.

     DYSIS Eau de Parfum created by Daniel Vaudd speaks to the woman in the most discrete and tasteful manner that would make any woman blush.

     It comes to you presented in a beautiful French glass bottle and lithographed in platinum for the modern woman who is independent but still searches for real old-fashioned romance.

Mr. Daniel Vaudd

    Mr. Vaudd handcrafted DYSIS, the fragrance with precision. It is a floral chypre and I will give you more details when Mr. Vaudd sends me a sample.

   I want to announce the launch of DYSIS Eau de Parfum because a LIMITED number of samples are available. So, in order for you to feel the softness, warmth and sensual fragrance that is being offered, you have to act FAST.

What I love about DYSIS is the earthy notes and the fragrant floral notes that describe a woman in her vast roles. It speaks to me as a wife, mother, daughter and friend. It truly speaks for the single woman seeking her soul mate.

Fragrant Notes:
Top Notes: Aldehydes, neroli, blood orange
Middle Notes: Blue Jasmine, iris
Base Notes: Pink Musk, Labdanum, Ambregris, Oakmoss, Santalum

www.vaudd.com

Photo: Photo of DYSIS Eau de Parfum courtesy of www.vaudd.com; photo of Daniel Vaudd from www.beautypulselondon.com

F.H.

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Posted by Unknown 16 August, 2012 1 comments

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"Redefining the High Life"

Natural Perfume-Launch

ESSCENTUAL ALCHEMY
Composing scentual music for the CMA

    Congratulations! to ESSCENTUAL ALCHEMY'S owner and natural perfumer, Amanda Feeley for receiving an extraordinary opportunity of supplying country music artists and legends with her NEW fragrance VANILLA CITRON.

   Within two months, 120 bottles of 5ml with VANILLA CITRON will be heading to Nashville in October!

   To be exact these precious commodities will be going the Country Music Awards Gift Lounge so that the tantalizing aroma of a floral fruity gourmand will sweeten the sounds of the music hall at Bridgestone Arena.

VANILLA CITRON EAU DE PARFUM

VANILLA CITRON Eau de Parfum is carefully composed with the finest natural botanicals that results in an ultra fine fragrance.

This floral/fruity gourmand is enriched with black tea, vanilla, mimosa and citron. Now, I haven't smelled VANILLA CITRON yet, Amanda will take time out of her very busy schedule to send me a sample. So, a review of VANILLA CITRON will be done at a later date.

I just wanted to let you know in the meanwhile, you get can a sniff of VANILLA CITRON before November and be in the company of those musician at the CMA right in your very own home.

VANILLA CITRON comes in the 10 ml size for $150.00 which is an extrait strength. Let me tell you what you will receive.
It comes in a teardrop shaped bottle with a glass stopper application. It holds 1/3 oz of liquid.

Amanda C. Feeley

Amanda goes over the top by shipping it in a gift wrapped signature hunter green velvet bag with a musical hang tag. Oh, I am not finished, then Amanda will put it in an ivory embossed box with a dried pink rose. Now, how is that for world-class presentation!

No wonder, the CMA honored Amanda with introducing VANILLA CITRON to their world-famous musicians. Wow, I would love to see the looks on their faces when they sniff the notes in this luxury scent.

What an opportunity to receive and I couldn't be more pleased and happy for Amanda.

Let me give you some more information, VANILLA CITRON is not the only fragrances going to the CMA. There will be four other ones such as LUMBERJACK (men), LITTLE BLACK DRESS, THE DELICATE ONES and AUTUMN SPICE.

Wow, this is fabulous!!!

I honestly cannot wait to hear the responses on VANILLA CITRON. I truly will be in contact with Amanda to hear what was said. This is great for natural perfumery.

Natural perfumery is finally taking center stage and thanks to organizations like the CMA for making a stand and recognizing what is truly the best in perfumery.

DID YOU KNOW: Amanda is a classically-trained opera singer!

INFORMATION: VANILLA CITRON comes in varies sizes $75.00 USD 5ml and sample for $5.00 USD.

ORDER: www.etsy.com/shop/esscentualalchemy

Photo: VANILLA CITRON 10 ML SIZE and photo of Amanda C. Feeley courtesy of Esscentual Alchemy; logo of CMA from www.hollywoodnews.com

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"Redefining the High Life"

Fragrance Event-New York

ELEMENTS SHOWCASE
Captures Audience with a Workshop

ELEMENTS SHOWCASE 2012 debuts Monday, August 20th and the 21st.
The excitement is building and many within the fragrance industry are looking to capture the next big name in fragrance. When I say this, I am speaking of the niche category of perfumery.

It is high-time that niche and natural fragrances be recognized for their tireless efforts in creating extremely creative scents and packaging that can only be done correctly in this category. This is my opinion and it is the truth.

The ELEMENTS SHOWCASE in New York does excellent broadcasting of these unique perfumes. It done with enormous research by the knowledgeable founders and it is done with glamour and grace that allows these unknown perfumers to show us their abilities and endless talents.

The exhibition is growing by leaps and bounds so quickly since its debut in 2011. Within a few days it comes with a workshop hosted by ROBERTET.

ROBERTET is more than a century into being one of the most recognized in the industry for perfumery and flavorings.

The workshop titled "Celebrating 160 Years of Roses" will be featured the two days of the ELEMENTS SHOWCASE at 10:00am.

It will feature a moderator and guest speakers on varies topics. The guest speakers from ROBERTET are Arnaud Adrian, Jerome Epinette and Olivia Jan.

The moderator is Jennifer Powderly of ROBERTET and this exclusive workshop is an interactive educational session which should be quite interesting and very thought-provoking, too.

The guest speakers is natural perfumer and guru to the fragrance industry, Mandy Aftel (Aftelier Perfumes). What more needs to be said...truly Awesome!

Charna Ethier (Providence Perfume Company) who in such a short time has become a shinning star in natural perfumery with unique ingredients and those unforgettable names for the fragrances. Spell bounding!

Anne McClain (MCMC Fragrances ) is based in New York and this perfumery adds to the glamour of this industry. Anne's extensive study of perfumery in Grasse (the perfume capital in France) is priceless!

Hey, I have been personally told that these two workshops will be full to capacity. I am not surprised. This is a once in a lifetime moment of experiencing an educational experience with the best in the business.

Information: www.elements-showcase.com

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(A blog by natural perfumer Lucy Miller)

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