Flashback
"A memory in motion and in action: that is also the magic and the raison d’être of Flash Back. A tangy and vibrant fragrance, Flash Back is an olfactory reminiscence: tangy and slightly green rhubarb mixed with hesperides revives an enveloping childhood smell: that of rhubarb tart. A base note of vetiver and cedar give it woody sensuality." Perfumer : Olivier Cresp
Top notes: rhubarb grapefruit orange Heart notes: pink pepper granny smith apple base notes: vetiver cedar amber musks. A green fruity, crisp fragrance with a soft musky finish. www.olfactivestudio.com
Cassis en Feuille
Cassis en feuille bursts forth with sparkling Italian bergamot citrus, textured pear and a prism of tart fruity red bourgeons de cassis, (black current bud).
Sweet and sour with its many facets, lush and natural earthy green vines of galbanum and tomato leaf encircle and intertwine with blooms of Geranium Egypt, and Rose.
A discovery of hidden treasures, the lingering comfort of this souvenir is a textured bed of cedar wood Virginia and musk.
Top notes: Bergamot, Pear, Cassis Heart notes: Rose, Geranium, Tomato leaf, Galbanum Base notes: Cedar, Musk. A soft citrus - spicy note with rose as a highlight. www.millerharris.com
Fig Leaf & Cassis
Each spritz wraps you in the sparkling, sun-ripened fragrance of Fig Leaf & Cassis. Cool, verdant fig leaf entwines with sweet cassis, reviving mandarin oil and tonic juniper berry, grounded with purifying cypress. A daily perfume for aficionados of delicious, sensuous beauty.
Verdant fig leaf. Jammy sweet cassis. Reviving mandarin oil. Fresh juniper berry. Purifying cypress. The mandarin dominates at the start, then abundant fruit cordial notes hit you - really interesting and aromatic. www.thymes.com
Gathering Apples
"I used to love to go with my father to pick up the apples from the local orchard. I can still recall the scent of hundreds of bushels of ripe red apples glowing in the cold room. Even now the memory makes me smile."
Thousands of Ripe Red Mackintosh Apples and a bit of old weathered wood from the bushel baskets.
Blackberry and Bay
Childhood memories of blackberry picking...A burst of deep, tart blackberry juice, blending with the freshness of just-gathered bay and brambly woods. Vibrant and verdant.
Top Note: Blackberry Heart Note: Bay Leaves Base Note Cedarwood. Luscious fruits on a green background, hints of spices and woods. www.jomalone.co.uk
Black Saffron
An oriental composition, opens with the bright citrus note of the Asian Pomelo and crisp Juniper Berries, mellowed into a golden silage by Kashmiri Saffron. At its heart, lies Black Violet fused with a Leather Accord, their dark, dry composition born aloft by the delicate transparency of Cristal Rose. At the base, Blond Woods add radiant warmth and harmony, punctuated by staccatoed flashes of luscious raspberry. The journey concludes with the gentle, earthy evocations of Haitian Vetiver.
Top: Pomelo, Saffron, Juniper Berry Heart: Black Violet, Accord Cuir, Cristal Rose Base: Blond Woods, Raspberry, Vetiver. Modern oriental, raspberries and leather on a soft wood base. byredo.com
Bloody Wood
Built as an olfactory duel, cold and metallic top notes are those of the knife, blood. The red juice of the cherry and raspberry, united in heart notes, before giving way to the elegant warmth of oak.
A fragrance of opposites.
Head: White wine, violet, rose oxide. Heart: Fruity red wine notes, cherry, raspberry. Base: woody notes of sandalwood and oak. Fruit wine with soft rose highlights. A glorious venture into rich red fruits on an sweetened oak base. liquidesimaginaires.com
Quel Amour!
A joyful perfume that rings like a declaration of love. A sparkling bouquet of radiant peonies mixed the tangy accords of redcurrant and pomegranate.
Notes include Geranium rose, Cranberry, Pomegranate, Redcurrant, Morello Cherry, Peach, Ambergris. A deep feminine floral fruity fragrance. www.annickgoutal.com
Encens Et Bubblegum
"A sweet scent that flirts with the mystical. A playful catechism. Provocative as the star who smacked her gum at the front of the church, plays with the crucifix, but prostrate before the altar. When the transgression is erotic guilt hue, mischievous sensuality Lolita takes over. Men burn, but she does not care. It's his pink mouse side, which plays cat with boys. If they catch him, it will make short work, then go on to something else."
Incense, orange blossom, raspberry, lily, musk, peach, vanilla. etatlibredorange.com
Delicious Rhubarb & Rose
"The 'Britishness' and unique combination of the ingredients are the heart of the blend. We've sourced our rhubarb from West Yorkshire's 'Rhubarb Triangle' (a triangle of land famous for harvesting rhubarb since the early 20th century). This rarely-used and distinctive ingredient is perfectly softened by the beautiful and gentle rose note.
Tying in with the current gourmand trend, it brought back my own childhood memories of sneaking into Mum's pantry for treats and baking with her in the afternoon."
Rhubarb spikes a bitter top note as zesty fruits fizz with a citrus twist. These contrast with the sweetness of sugary tart in the base while gentle rose extract and vanilla bring to life the buttery pastry of dessert.
Perfumer: Vanessa Prudent, Perfumer, Argeville. www.moltonbrown.co.uk
La Biae Des Anges
"That sweet delicateness induces the pleasure to have a longer nap, a perfect smooth summer with the fresh grapefruit and rhubarb on a background of jasmine and vanilla to prolong the pleasure. A delight to be crush!"
An ambrosial late summer fragrance. Jasmine opens and is then softened with vanilla. The fruity note of rhubarb hints at the end. A gentle light feminine fragrance with hints of sweetened piquancy.
Verveine d'Eugène
An Imperial Favourite
"The favourite scent of the Prince Imperial Eugène Bonaparte, son of Napoleon III, who while exiled in England under the protection of Queen Victoria attended King’s College London before joining the British Army. This unmistakably fresh, elegant scent of lemon verbena has an accord of bergamot, cardamon and blackcurrant layered with a transparent floral note of jasmine softened by a touch of white musk."
Bergamot . Rhubarb . Cardamon Lemon Verbena . Blackcurrant . Jasmine White Musk www.jamesheeley.com