La Fleur By Livvy Jadon and Resilient
Olivia Larson of La Fleur By Livvy is back with two all-natural fragrances as part of two different collections and collaborations. The first, Jadon (or Roots),...
Black Baccara Witch House
What does a witch house smell like? Witch House by Black Baccara, the indie brand founded by photographer, artist, and perfumer Kalliope Amorphous, is a bewitch...
Parfums Dusita Rosarine
I was happy to have a chance to preview Rosarine at Esxence 2023 last March and then learn more about it at the May live presentation hosted by Pissara Umevajam...
Francesca Bianchi Luxe Calme Volupte
I fell for Francesca Bianchi’s Luxe Calme Volupte at first spritz and I find myself loving it just as much after two years. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it this ...
Playful Sensuality: The Pink Bedroom
The Pink Bedroom was created by Marissa Zappas for Portia Munson’s The Pink Bedroom, an art exhibition currently on view at the Museum of Sex in New York City. ...
Sustainable Luxury: Carlotha Ray Fragrances
A union of luxury and sustainability, Carlotha Ray was founded by Mariela Schwarz Montiel, a footwear and porcelain designer, and named after her grandmother, C...
A Timeless Opulent Amber: Krazy Krizia
“The Handbook of Great Italian Perfumery” by Marika Vecchiattini has revived my interest in fragrances I had long forgotten. One of these creations is Krazy Kri...
A Dark Romance: Parfums Quartana
My first experience with Parfums Quartana was in 2018 when I visited the Twisted Lily in Brooklyn, NY for the first time. I tried Bloodflower, a unique and haun...
Esxence 2023 – IRIDESCENT: Releases from Favorite Brands, A Launch Party, and L’Osmothèque
In my first article about Esxence 2023, I talked about navigating the event and the fragrances from brands I hadn’t tried before. In this feature, I focus on ne...
Esxence 2023 – IRIDESCENT: First Impressions and Newly Discovered Brands
With the beautiful backdrop of Milan in springtime, sun shining and cherry blossoms blooming, my first Esxence event was a whirlwind of olfactory experiences, i...