Ricardo Ramos – An Exquisite Twofer

“Ricardo Ramos inherited the sense of smell from his paternal grandfather, also named Ricardo Ramos, horseman and pioneer in the Colombian coffee export business from the late 1940s to the mid 1980s, and a great promoter of the implantation of international strains of coffee in Colombian territory, he taught his grandson from the early age of 7... Continue Reading →

Pekji Trio

“Pekji is an independent Turkish perfume brand, founded by the Istanbul perfumer Ömer İpekçi. Before officially launching Pekji had a growing underground existence for years, as the perfumes made for a small circle of perfume enthusiasts quickly garnered a dedicated following through word of mouth.” HOUSE: PekjiFRAGRANCE: Battaniye, Ruh, ZeybekNOSE: Ömer İpekçiYEAR: 2015-2018SIZE/COST: 50ml /... Continue Reading →

Four from Sarah Baker

“Inspired by the cultural melting pot and fragrance hub of the Ancient World with its bustling markets and port. Combines oud with the freshness of a cologne tradition. ClasEach of our fragrances tells a story. Each juice whisks you off to fantastic worlds of glamour, adventure, romance or pure hedonism. Their scented tales are inspired... Continue Reading →

Moda Shift

“scent sketch of design, technology, and progress in general. inspired by an exhibition food by design: sustaining the future at museum of design atlanta. olfactory inspiration was gathered during speculative recreation of museum’s scentscapes." Notes: hay, basil, leather, white flowers HouseZapah Lab OriginUSAFragranceModaYear2020 (revised)NoseArianna KhmelniukConcentrationEDPSeason/MoodLate Fall into Spring ThawSize/Cost30ml / $65SourceZapah LabSoundtrackPilgrim (Moda232) by Fink,... Continue Reading →

Time Travel Bliss

“Close the blinds and send the kids to bed- Salome, the latest sensation from Papillon Artisan Perfumes, is Sexy with a grown-up, capital "S"-- a swooningly vintage-feeling delight that proves that the golden era of full-bodied perfumery isn't nearly as bygone as the doubters might claim. Built around a strikingly animalic blend of rich, dirty... Continue Reading →

Cognoscenti x Trois

"As a painter, architect and designer, Dannielle Sergent is an artistic creator by trade. Her passion for fragrance, and the desire to blend old-world craftsmanship with a modern day sensibility, provided the inspiration for her creative foray into the world of scent.Sergent’s decision to create a unisex fragrance line stems from the historical origins of... Continue Reading →

Catching Light

SIMILAR NOT THE SAME: Barry Lyndon: “In the wide and enchanting meadows of the Val d’Aosta, Maria Candida feels the presence of Barry Lyndon. The steps of the young Barry echo in the mist through the paths covered with the heather and the peat. Scents of fresh leather of his saddle mixes in the air... Continue Reading →

Warm, Wet, Wonderful

“Fresh, crisp and bold. A modern vetiver composed of hay absolute, cut grass and freshly turned earth from galloping hooves, threaded with a bright neroli top. The feeling of grass and soft powder of a polo field underfoot. The freedom of a child’s laugh in the distance chasing the sun. Macanudo represents both the groundedness... Continue Reading →

Precious Woods

"Santalum Slivers drives summer citrus juices into the depths of sandalwood. A bracingly fresh yet comfortingly sweet composition, Santalum Slivers splinters searing clarity into skin. Like dewy air evaporating beneath the mid-morning sun, Santalum Slivers evolves from a solid to a vapor to a liquid in the blink of an eye. Sandalwood is the irrefutable... Continue Reading →

Blithe Spirit

“Roll carefree in a clover filled prairie, unburdened with tumbleweed and wildflowers in your hair. Leap over freshly baled hay and get lost in the shapes of clouds. Loose track of time on the longest summer afternoon as you link stems of daisies into a garland. Distant fiddles sing hymns of the old south and the sunrays coax the soft incense from... Continue Reading →

EP 82: Assorted Elixirs

BOXED + READY: Perfumer Manuel Cross is a true independent house of parfumerie, and brings some classic magic to his repertoire. The Sample Set includes ten small rollerball vials and gives you a perfect picture of what Rogue Perfumery offers. These are strictly quick first impressions to help get my appetite whet. These fragrances were... Continue Reading →

EP 75: Greener Not Meaner

UPROOTED: Fresh bouquet of 'just kissed' deep greenery comes from the house of January Scent Project out of New England. Eiderantler is in its very own lane, containing a harvest of unfamiliar notes that raise an eyebrow, or nostril, as it were. OriginUSARating82%SourceAveParfum.comSoundtrackMovement 4 by Edouard Cheritel (2019)

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