Chaotique (Byredo) Byredo Byredo was founded in 2006 through the vision of Ben Gorham. Ben Gorham, a former basketball player and graduate of the Stockholm School of Economics, grew up with an Indian mother and Canadian father, which exposed him to various scents, flavors and essences at a young age. Although he initially studied...

are suitable for "women [and men] in their fifties," based the reviewers' dislike of the fragrance.  As my most wise and beloved mom would say, "oh, you kids don't know what you're talking about."   I understand trends are associated with certain generations, but the thing about age/generations and trends is they don't always match up.  Don't assume, for example, that because...

of bergamot and Australian pink pepper. The heart consists of an intense mimosa absolute that combines with the delicate violet to exude an enveloping sweetness. A fresh and floral touch completes the base note of clear amber and warm cedar. Les Sœurs de Noé Behind Les Sœurs de Noé (German: Noe's Schwestern) is Nadia Benaisa. Nadia spent her childhood...

by the essence of splendour card and a subtle note of vinyl.Accra (Gallivant)The composition was created by Stéphanie Bakouche. Nick Seward, founder of Gallivant, describes his new fragrance as a tribute to his intimate connection with Africa, particularly West Africa. From a young age, he was fascinated by the captivating reportage of Ryszard Kapuściński,...

and technologies are also presented. The museum showcases the many uses of fragrance from technical, aesthetic and cultural perspectives, with pieces on display dating back up to 4,000 years. The collection of perfume vessels ranges from ancient ceramic vessels from the Bronze Age to Greek arybals and ornately designed porcelain flacons from the 18th century,...

body, soul and spirit. Mugler's Alien Goddess perfume is a glorious tribute to the generosity and energy of all women.Mugler Mugler Mugler was founded by French designer and photographer Thierry Mugler. After training as a ballet dancer and studying costume design, he moved to Paris at the age of twenty. There he began his career as a freelance...

followed by a heart note of a gentle ink accord. Finally, the warm and slightly sweet scent of white musk rounds off the composition. CourrègesThe founder of the French fashion house is André Courrèges. Born in 1923, he initially cherished the desire to become a civil engineer. At the age of 25, he finally gave in to his passion for fashion...

of Roberto Ugolini, born in Florence, is marked by a deep passion for shoes. Roberto Ugolini was born in a family of shoemakers, where repairing shoes was part of the daily work of the male members of the family for several generations. Meanwhile, his mother worked in the sale of shoes. At the age of 25, Ugolini opened his own atelier in Florence, where...

creation is majestic in redolence. Continue reading A Leafy Vanilla Scent For Adults A Powdery Leather Imperial means of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress, a characteristic of or befitting an emperor; majestic; commanding or exercising supreme authority; imperious. Ane Ayo’s creation puts the seductive powdery purple iris flower on the backbone while other elements rotate around...

smoke, the mysterious aura of scholarly studies late into the evening, accompanied by a chocolatey treat rummaged from deep within velvet peacoat pockets. White Silk Chrysanthemum (vanilla floral aldehyde laced with spicy chrysanthemum) An enchantingly fizzy vanilla cream soda/ ebullient ginger ale hybrid, but not something you’d want to drink; rather, the scent of a strange,...

perfume to mask unpleasant body odors. For example, the French king of the time, Louis XIV, is said to have taken a bath only once every four years. Perfumes became an important part of body care, and glove makers were henceforth allowed to use the title "perfume maker" and "powder maker".In the Age of Enlightenment, hygiene regained importance and finer fragrances were preferred. Perfume...

Inspired by the gladiators of ancient Rome, niche perfume brand Electimuss introduces the powerful unisex fragrance "Gladiator Oud". The fragrance combines warm and spicy notes of saffron and cumin oil with a subtle honey accord and Egyptian rose geranium before transitioning to a base note of earthy and woody notes of Indonesian...