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                                             VANILLA FLASH
                                         The Sophisticated Scent

  If you have been reading my articles for awhile, you know that I am a huge lover of the vanilla scent. It can be just the one vanilla note or a blend of notes with vanilla-as long as I can get a whiff of vanilla, then I considered that to be a great accomplishment.

 Many times vanilla blended with other fragrance notes, can become hidden due to the soft and sweet scent of vanilla but there is a new vanilla fragrance that was created to be worn as an adult.

VANILLA FLASH EAU DE PARFUM by Tauerville aka Andy Tauer. Andy Tauer, a FiFi Award winning perfumer did not want a super sweet vanilla that resembled a gourmand but a more spicy, earthy and robust...perhaps even a savory scent.

VANILLA FLASH EAU DE PARFUM is the fragrance for adults who understand the power of wanting to smell sophisticated yet still enjoy the scent of vanilla, the world's most popular scent in perfumes.

Mr. Tauer is a genius when it comes to composing scents that are truly realistic yet he does not take away the fun and excitement that goes with the imagination of what a masterfully skilled scent interpretates.

Fragrance notes: spices, vanilla bourbon, rose , patchouli and tobacco.

VANILLA FLASH EAU DE PARFUM 

30 ml EDP $63.00 USD
10 ml EDP $31.00 USD
0.7 Sample $4.00 USD

Available at Luckyscent   www.luckyscent.com



Photo: Picture of Vanilla Flash Eau de Parfum from www.luckyscent.com








FMH

Noblesse Luxe Publishing

FRAGRANCE REVIEWS & NEW LAUNCHES


                                     A ROSE IS A ROSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 It is ONLY available at www.tauerperfumes.com

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



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




                                            The QUEEN of Brooklyn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 So what does QUEENS smell like?

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

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

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

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


Retail Information

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

QUEENS BODY SILK
200 ml $110.00

www.bondno9.com



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





                                       PATCHOULI OF RWANDA
                               The Fragrance of Peace


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


RETAIL INFORMATION

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


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





FMH

Noblesse Luxe Publishing

FRAGRANCE REVIEW

         
                                                   PHI-une rose de Kandahar
                                          A global obsession with the rose

        I heard the phrase, "a rose is a rose" years ago but I cannot remember where I heard it. But that doesn't matter because in the perfume industry that phrase is not valid. There are some of the most beautiful roses in fragrances that come from Turkey, Bulgaria, Somalia, Arabia and other countries.

       There have been a few niche fragrances that were blessed enough to incorporate a rare rose oil that is costly and precious into a divine creation.

       The Afghanistan rose, mainly in the region of Nangarhar grows in a dry and rough land but produces a essence that is smooth and sublime.

      I was fortunate to receive a sample of PHI-une rose de Kandahar Eau de Parfum from Jeffrey Dame of Hypoluxe Inc. This would be my first experience with the scent of rose from Afghanistan. I didn't know what to expect, so I thought of all the possibilities. Is it edgy like pink peppercorn, a little smoother but powdery like a carnation or a deep, deep scent of patchouli?

  Andy Tauer, FIFI award winning perfumer has a whimsical way of expressing his creative blends that for most people comes to a pleasant surprise. I too wanted that same surprise with PHI-une rose de Kandahar and I got it.

  This is a extremely smooth and quiet scent. I love how the rose oil eases its way with sublime illusions of a rose field. The more I wear it, the more of a journey it becomes.

 I had this sample for a few months and I wanted to wait for the warm months before I wrote this review. Most people who are not familiar with niche and natural scents wear fragrances having the majority of rose in it, most likely synthetic in the winter months.

The beauty of niche scents is that it can be worn year around due to its fine ingredients and the time taken to compose the scent with a theory and story behind the scent.

Its such a shame that politics in the world divide us but when it comes to fragrances, there is no hate-no racism, just a pure love of natural from where ever it originates.

That is why I have my own slogan, " THE ART OF PERFUMERY transcends cultural barriers"- Felicia M Hazzard

Its the truth, there is no discrimination again a rose from India versus a rose from Bulgaria. They are both beautiful in their own right. Its here on earth for us all to enjoy equally.

PHI- une rose de Kandahar can be worn day and night and the delight and airy feeling I get from this scent could easily be a hair perfume. I say this because I sprayed a small amount in my hair and this morning when I awakened, the scent was still there as if I just sprayed it. Truly incredible.

Andy Tauer Perfumes are so equally meshed with one another. You can use two or three scents together and layer them and its comes out to be one harmonious scent of infusion delight.

What is PHI? PHI is a rare gem that is rich in natural raw materials so paired with une rose de Kandahar makes it even more rare. Due to the nature of the rose oil, there is a LIMITED AMOUNT and PHI-une rose de Kandahar may not always be available.

As soon as I wrote this, I checked and PHI-une rose de Kandahar has been SOLD OUT. There are NO samples available as well.

When will it be available? According to www.tauerperfumes.com not until November 2014!

This actually doesn't surprise me. Fragrances composed by Andy Tauer have been known to sell out!

My advise, is to check back with the website and purchase a few bottles, it will be the Holiday Season before you know it.

PHI-une rose de Kandahar is a beautiful tribute to the Afghanistan rose and culture.

Fragrance Notes

Head Notes: apricot, cinnamon, bitter almond, bergamot

Heart Notes: rare rose oil of Afghanistan, plums, spices, flower petals, rose absolute from Bulgaria, Bourbon geranium, dark tobacco leaves

Base Notes: Patchouli in the base of Phi, vetiver, vanilla, tonka, musk, amber gris

Retail Information:

PHI-une rose de Kandahar 50 ml  $144.30USD
Sample spray vial 1.5 ml $6.70USD

Stockist

MIN NEW YORK
www.minnewyork.com

Luckyscent and Scent Bar
www.luckyscent.com

The Perfume House
www.theperfumehouse.com

For Your Information

If you like PHI-une rose de Kandahar, then you will like Noble Rose of Afghanistan Parfum by The 7 Virtues perfumery. 178 handpicked rose petals found in this fragrance!
  www.the7virtues.com

A Special Thank You

 A Special Thank You! to Mr. Jeffrey Dame of Hypoluxe for sending me the sample of PHI-une rose de Kandahar! I truly appreciate it.


Photos: Photo of PHI-une rose de Kandahar courtesy of www.tauerperfumes.com; photo of roses courtesy of www.drhausckha.com

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.
 







     

                                     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.




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…








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.