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Posted by on Jul 8, 2018 in Smell/Taste | 0 comments

Who were the De Laire factories ?

Who were the De Laire factories ?

De Laire ? Have you ever heard about this name ? At first, no, unless  from a professional of the perfume industry or a passionate. However, it is a myth for the perfumers-creators. But, why & for what reason ? In fact, many major fragrances contain De Laire bases, which have contributed the fame of these creations. The De Laire house can be compared to the image of Lesage, the famous embroidery house or Lemarié, in the fashion universe !… I am pleased, without further ado, to let you discover it’s history and know-how.

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Posted by on May 17, 2018 in Choose a perfume, Smell/Taste | 0 comments

Do you know who is Ella K ?

Do you know who is Ella K ?

Today, the niche perfume brands are pure madness ! Yet, are they many brands founded by a woman, and more by a perfumer-creator ? Up to now, one can mention Patricia de Nicholaï, Olivia Giacobetti with Iunx, or also Lynn Harris with Perfume H. But  now, I suggest to discover Sonia Constant, perfumer at Givaudan, and founder of the brand Ella K.

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Posted by on Sep 12, 2017 in Portrait, Smell/Taste | 0 comments

Who is Clara Feder ?

Who is Clara Feder ?

As promised with Michel Gutsatz’s portrait, from the Le Jardin Retrouvé, I suggest you follow me and meet Clara Feder, his wife, the creative director of the brand. So let’s discover who is Clara Feder, a pluridisplinary artist, inhabited with her imaginary world and always fueled with art and litterature.

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Posted by on May 16, 2017 in Fragrances, Smell/Taste, Women's fragrance | 0 comments

Sur l’Herbe from Artisan Parfumeur

Sur l’Herbe from Artisan Parfumeur

While in 2016, The Artisan Parfumeur introduced us with Natura Fabularis, the brand, today opens a new chapter with the olfactive impressionism. For the occasion, Fabrice Pellegrin, the perfumer has worked up two fragrances, Sur l’Herbe and Au bord de l’eau. Two names after the famous impressionists, such as Manet and Monet. I love Sur l’Herbe at first sight… Sur l’Herbe from the Artisan Parfumeur, of course !

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Posted by on Apr 3, 2017 in Smell/Taste | 0 comments

Who is Ken Leach ?

Who is Ken Leach ?

Today, I have decided to cross the Atlantic to meet Ken Leach, one the top collectors of perfume bottles, in the world. After owning an antique shop in Hollywood, Ken Leach has established himself, in Manhattan, at the Galery 47. Before this fabulous auction sale of May 5th 2017, I wanted to know more about this passionate man.

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