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It is very intriguing. A must try. Bois d'Armenie is one of all-time favorites in winter. Tonka Imperiale is very rich, so I put it behind the knees and at the ankles. It rises beautifully.
Kaori
Guerlain Myrrhe et Delires : Perfume Review
Star rating: 5 stars--outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars--very good, 3 stars--adequate, 2 stars--disappointing, 1 star--poor. I have not been excited about any release from Guerlain’s L'Art et La Matière Line since Bois d’Arménie with its softly sketched out woody acc...
I barely remember buying K de Krizia in Japan and Scala at a duty-free shop somewhere. At that time the line was easy to spot.
After early 90's I had a "dark age" for finding favorite perfumes for a while. Based on the statistics you posted, the market trend, I somewhat understand the reason.
Kaori
Krazy Krizia : Perfume Review
Star rating: 5 stars--outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars--very good, 3 stars--adequate, 2 stars--disappointing, 1 star--poor. Does anyone else wear any of the Krizia fragrances? Although some of the best in the collection have bit the dust, Krizia exemplifies such an ...
I had K de Krizia and Teatro alla Scala and liked them very much. I loved sweet tabacco and the bottle of Teatro alla Scala very much. They were bold!
Kaori
Krazy Krizia : Perfume Review
Star rating: 5 stars--outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars--very good, 3 stars--adequate, 2 stars--disappointing, 1 star--poor. Does anyone else wear any of the Krizia fragrances? Although some of the best in the collection have bit the dust, Krizia exemplifies such an ...
I hear that some colors in the States are not available here, according to the SA. I checked 34, 35(this is the one I have). The texture is very smooth and feels like "ground glass". This is matte, might be dry side but I think it is acceptable with a little lip balm. Try them!
Kaori
Guerlain Vol de Nuit Perfumed Shimmer Powder Review
I am fairly conservative in my makeup preferences, having built a small, but complete collection of favorite products. However, as the holiday makeup collections begin to appear in stores, I always get tempted by all of the new iridescent eye shadows, lipsticks in hues ranging from rubies to ...
This review is very helpful. I have been on the fence for a while. That pretty bottle ! Rouge Allure Velvet have beautiful colors, bright red and pink, I have just bought pink one, L'elegante.
Kaori
Guerlain Vol de Nuit Perfumed Shimmer Powder Review
I am fairly conservative in my makeup preferences, having built a small, but complete collection of favorite products. However, as the holiday makeup collections begin to appear in stores, I always get tempted by all of the new iridescent eye shadows, lipsticks in hues ranging from rubies to ...
It is the dawn of e-book here, finally the digital contents industry is ready and Kindle will come onto the market.
Favorite Books : Perfume Related or Not
What are your favorite books (do not have to be perfume related)? Nikki, one of the commenters here, suggested that I run a thread on favorite books, whether perfume related or not. Since I love books and spend most of my free time reading, I gladly agreed. Of course, when I began to think of ...
I have read N'esperez pas vous debarrasser des livres by Umberto Eco & Jean-Claude Carriere(play writer). This book is currently available in French and Japanese, (soon English??). I believe many book lovers would enjoy it very much.
Kaori
Favorite Books : Perfume Related or Not
What are your favorite books (do not have to be perfume related)? Nikki, one of the commenters here, suggested that I run a thread on favorite books, whether perfume related or not. Since I love books and spend most of my free time reading, I gladly agreed. Of course, when I began to think of ...
What a disappointment! Mushy macarons are sad...:(
You have another reason to visit Paris!
Kaori
Paris Perfume Shopping : Directory of Fragrance, Food, Fashion and More
Paris and perfume… These words are synonymous for most perfume lovers, and shortly after creating Bois de Jasmin in 2005, one of my first long articles was devoted to perfume shopping in Paris. Part I and Part II offered a walking tour of the capital’s best fragrant treasures. Since then, I ha...
An Excellent list! I really love to visit there.. well, I hear Laduree has opened a shop in NYC, that is a good news for you :)
Kaori
Paris Perfume Shopping : Directory of Fragrance, Food, Fashion and More
Paris and perfume… These words are synonymous for most perfume lovers, and shortly after creating Bois de Jasmin in 2005, one of my first long articles was devoted to perfume shopping in Paris. Part I and Part II offered a walking tour of the capital’s best fragrant treasures. Since then, I ha...
Sorry ,..it was related, not it is related. Darn, I was interrupted. :(
Kaori
Amber : Sweet Labdanum ~ Perfume Notes and Fragrance Materials
The classical amber in perfumery is a sweet, rich accord of labdanum and vanilla. It is a pure fantasy accord like fougère or chypre, and despite the fact that its name evokes the fabled material, ambergris, it does not attempt to reproduce this animalic marine scent. Perfumery amber is so cal...
A good surprise. I like semi-precious amber very much, specially the color, and my "k-amber" comes from it. I was not sure it is related to amber in perfumery so closely, though I like comforting amber fragrance.
Kaori
Amber : Sweet Labdanum ~ Perfume Notes and Fragrance Materials
The classical amber in perfumery is a sweet, rich accord of labdanum and vanilla. It is a pure fantasy accord like fougère or chypre, and despite the fact that its name evokes the fabled material, ambergris, it does not attempt to reproduce this animalic marine scent. Perfumery amber is so cal...
I had a chance to sniff new No.19, which gave me a disappointment a bit. It is pleasant but seems to be headed for the wrong direction as a my favorite iris fragrance, loosing a good accent. Without the name of No. 19, I would accept it happily.
Kaori
Chanel No 19 Poudre, Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge and Santal Blush : In Stores
Today on Coco Chanel's birthday, Chanel is launching No 19 Poudré, a new variation on the classical Chanel No 19. The composition was orchestrated by Chanel in-house perfumers Jacques Polges and Christopher Sheldrake. It includes notes of mandarin, neroli, iris, jasmine, galbanum, vetiver, w...
Very tempting. It sounds a great fall fragrance. After a terrible heatwave, I need something soothing :)
Kaori
By Kilian Sweet Redemption: The End ~ Perfume Review
Star rating: 5 stars--outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars--very good, 3 stars--adequate, 2 stars--disappointing, 1 star--poor. The first time I smelled Sweet Redemption, the newest fragrance from by Kilian, was on a hot August morning. It was a typical New York summer ...
Very beautiful article ! I couldn't agree with you more. My parents have visited Malta and brought me "Honey Ring". This Maltese specialty tastes "far away and an exotic place" :) Have a great trip!
Kaori
Scent of Travel
The announcement came that my flight is going to be delayed by another hour. I actually love airports and have many pleasant memories associated with them, other than those times when I was either being interrogated by Italian custom officials or being taken for a drug smuggler by their Americ...
After reading this book , I like to read E. Roudnitska "L'esthetique en question" which seems to go out of print. Have you read that? I realized numerous wonderful fragrances, my favorites, were created in the 80s. (sigh)
Kaori
Jean-Claude Ellena on Certain Perfumes : Perfumers & Creators
I am currently reading Jean-Claude Ellena's fascinating Journal d'un Parfumeur and wishing that more perfumers would share their thoughts on the creative process as generously as Ellena does. After all, understanding the creative intent behind fragrances makes one appreciate them even more. Wh...
Your mother's current favorites are gorgeous! Your mother and my mother have very , very similar tastes. (see?) Besides that, a few classic Guerlain should be added. My mother uses L'Artisan Nuit de Tubereuse which is my gift to her , when the weather is getting warmer. I like, and wish, to recommend Tubereuse Criminell and Sarrasins to her :)
Kaori
Our Mothers' Fragrances : Her Favorite Perfumes
What fragrances do you remember your mother wearing? What are her current favorites? For many of us, our love for perfume has started out at our mother’s vanity table. A beautiful crystal glass bottle for which she would reach before going out into the world still out of bounds to us seemed ir...
Harumi Kurihara's books are very popular among people of all ages. Her recipes are usually healthy, less salt and oil, with a bit of vinegar or fresh herbs. I have a few books of her. Enjoy!
Kaori
Perfume for a Princess : White Gardenia Petals by Illuminum
I thought that I could care less about the royal wedding, yet I woke up early on Friday to see the pictures of the dress and by the end of the day, I knew all of the details of the ceremony and had strong opinions on random things, from Princess Beatrice's hat to Sally Bercow's cleavage. Ok, I...
The ceremony was broadcast live from pm5:30 to pm10:00 on the public broadcasting and it was a national holiday! I enjoyed everything including big hats everywhere :)
Thank you for info on her fragrance. I will tell it to my friends :)
We are in the middle of long holiday, so called The Golden Week, now.
Kaori
Perfume for a Princess : White Gardenia Petals by Illuminum
I thought that I could care less about the royal wedding, yet I woke up early on Friday to see the pictures of the dress and by the end of the day, I knew all of the details of the ceremony and had strong opinions on random things, from Princess Beatrice's hat to Sally Bercow's cleavage. Ok, I...
I like the creaminess of Beyond Love very much. I have just got a sample of Back to Black and love it. As far as I know, not trying everything, the line seems to be well-balanced classic and modern mixed. A Taste of Heaven reminds me one of my favorite summer drinks "Pernod with club soda" , I don't drink much though :)
Kaori
By Kilian Beyond Love : Perfume Review
Star rating: 5 stars--outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars--very good, 3 stars--adequate, 2 stars--disappointing, 1 star--poor. What exists beyond love? Nirvana, fulfillment, restlessness? I confess that I am generally hard wired to ignore fragrance marketing and avoid...
Dear Victoria,
A wonderful thing! I am thinking about finding a nice orange blossom fragrance this summer. I like FT and FT Mag. as well.
Kaori
Orange Blossom : A Note That Embodies Spring
My article on orange blossom, a note I adore, appears today in Financial Times Magazine. In Orange Blossom : A Note That Embodies Spring, I talk about different effects that orange blossom can capture, from light and innocent to dark and sultry. Extra from Bois de Jasmin archives: Bitter Orang...
My favorites (seasonal):
L'Artisan Traversee du Besphore
By Kilian A Taste of Heaven (green!)
Guerlain Tonka Imperiale (a bit sweet for my taste..)
Chanel 31 Rue Cambon
CD Mitzah
I guess I need something greener for this season...
Kaori
Top 5 Favorite Fragrances : Poll
Since I posted lists of the top 20 fragrances preferred by US and French women (men's lists will be coming soon as well) I decided to compile a list of Bois de Jasmin reader favorites. You might recall a post I ran a few weeks ago in which I asked readers for their top five favorite fragrances...
I find "fresh green moss" in it , which is very refreshing and attractive. It might sound a bit strange that this reminds me a old temple with moss garden. Spring comes!
Kaori
Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensee : Perfume Review
Star rating: 5 stars--outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars--very good, 3 stars--adequate, 2 stars--disappointing, 1 star--poor. I love the playfulness of Vanille Insensée, which cannot decide whether it wants to be a vanilla or an amber, and while oscillating between lu...
A few Hermessence have given me good impressions, Among them, Vanille Galante is a mystery for me, as I am not particularly fan of each note but the total turns to be totally unexpected. Fragrance is fascinating, isn't it? I am wearing Vetiver Tonka today.
Kaori
Hermes Un Jardin sur le Toit : Fragrance Review
Star rating: 5 stars--outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars--very good, 3 stars--adequate, 2 stars--disappointing, 1 star--poor. With Un Jardin sur le Toit, Hermès in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena recreates not just the scent of wet soil, green leaves and flower buds, bu...
I have strongly drawn to Chanel Rouge Coco, 31 Rue Cambon and Sycomore and both colors suit me luckily :) Staring at some colors now....
A lovely post!
Kaori
Guerlain Rouge Automatique Lipstick Named After Classical Fragrances
In April, Guerlain will unveil the new lipstick collection Rouge Automatique, inspired by the classical heritage. 25 shades of the new lipstick are named after the perfumes from Guerlain archives. Unforgettable Beiges Passionate Reds Flamboyant Oranges Loving Pinks 100 APRÈS L’ON...
Thank you for your thoughtful message. There is not much one can say at a time like this, but we are not alone, are connected.
Kaori
Luxury vs Function in Perfumery
Although the word “perfume” is likely to conjure up a vision of luxurious glass bottles, the reality is that most of us come across perfumes in much more prosaic ways--whenever we do our laundry, wash dishes or brush our teeth. Functional perfumery, as this branch of fragrance is called, is a ...
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