Meo Fusciuni Four Ways

“Born from the definition of artistic perfume as olfactory memory, Meo Fusciuni blend fragrances that recall moments of life lived, in a unique and exciting collection, the olfactory vision of a modern and nomad artist. Today Meo Fusciuni is an Italian independent brand, where the planning got boundaries in research of olfactory memory, yesterday nomad...

Dark Flowers of Curiousity

"A truly Bohemian fragrance based on historical information of the ethnic culture's roots, religions, attitudes and landscape. An optimistic top note of apple blossom paves the way for a walk in Bohemia's ancient forests of pine, birch and cedar. Incense lends a balsamic smokiness, facilitating a connection between Mother Nature and one's inner-being. The fragrance's intensely feral...

A Rose Vapor

“Smoke and rose perfume. Creating a perfume involves tremendous patience and experimentation. When I embarked on this process, I didn't fully know how engrossing it would become. Curiosity is a strong driver; the more you read, smell, experience, the more you want to know what this elusive scent is composed of, or what a certain...

New Blacks: Sugar + Spice

Introvert / Extrovert: “When it comes to Black Pepper they say: “Crisp and energizing, juicy citrus combines with a fresh marine accord, woods and pepper seeds….Once considered a luxury, black pepper was something only the upper class could enjoy. Because of this, it was a sacred offering to the Gods centuries ago.” And then there’s...

Two Men, Two Scents

THE HISTORY OF FRAGRANCE IN HINDSIGHT: “Birth year of a Parisian gentleman, named Donatien-Alphonse-François, which posterity remembers as the Marquis de Sade. For this man, whose licentious morals had him imprisoned many times, luxury rhymes with literature. The libertine writer would undoubtedly have enjoyed the audacity of this spiced wooded scent, an invitation to pleasure...

Floral Leather Recline

A ROOM INSIDE A ROOM: "In the seemingly endless expanse of the Siberian birch forests, the majesty and power of nature can leave one with a humbling and awe-inspiring new perspective on where they fit into the hierarchy of the natural world. This breathtaking natural beauty is the inspiration for Patricia and Axel de Nicolai's...

Sunbeam to Sofabed

“As a perfume connoisseur, Neela had a keen awareness of the difference good natural raw materials can make. She began her work with Bertrand Duchaufour by giving him free rein to use a costly palette of attars and resins that would do justice to the sensual splendors of the east-west connections.” Click Play, to hear...

EP 89: As Wide As The Ocean

GET READY, SET SAIL!: Oh, the sun, the surf, the sailing. Eight & Bob has made it easier to envision such places even while on lockdown. They say: "A fragrance inspired in the French Riviera summer days. This fragrance captures the essence of the exclusive Côte D’Azur. Unforgettable golden sunsets, beautiful landscapes, and exclusive celebrations at...

EP 7: Rounding Up 5, 6, 7….

Eight & Bob (since 1937) "is a luxury fragrance house whose exclusive scents have been passed down for generations dating back to the 20th century." As they say. In this episode I opened up the Discovery Set, spraying from six 2ml vials, each with its own defined personality. One was my favorite for true uniqueness,...

EP 4: Unmasked

Noir - Anthracite comes from the house of Texas-born Tom Ford (worldwide). This is my first go at any fragrance from this particular designer brand, but likely one of his most elusive and 'particular' scents. As someone only catching up in the now I unfortunately missed his very lauded work with Gucci way back when...