Products in the “Linden Blossom Absolute” Category

Ethereal. Winged. Pixiliated.

Created for Sniffapalooza Spring Fling 2009, Cyan is an airy, refreshing light blue-green aroma color interpretation.   Inspired by the ultra modern bluish color in the CMYK color printing spectrum.

An ethereal, almost cucumber-like floral note with sweet honey-melon nuances.

Ma Plus Belle Histoire d’Amour: The Late Years: c.1994-2002

“Ma Plus Belle Histoire d’Amour”, is the song sung to YSL by one of his great muses, Catherine Deneuve, at his last Haute Couture show. It speaks of the great love story between YSL and his dedicated clientele. By the later years, YSL had become and icon; a legend. Ma Plus Belle Histoire d’Amour speaks to the sense of greatness of the man and his work but also of the his clientele of this time; first ladies, heads of state, socialites and powerful, established women. The fragrance is an elegant ozone, floral-floral inspired by the “Linden Wisteria Evening Coat” found in the collection. It is modern, yet timeless and truly lovely.

* EdP sample vials are 1/2 filled.

Limited Edition Spring 2011:
Here is my Muguet Cologne, stated for men, but really it is for anyone. Designed in the ‘eau de cologne’ style, the concentration is lighter and the overall feel is woodier and greener than a soliflore. For me, there is something about it that rings very true to an element of Muguet… kind of stylized like an art deco figure. It’s fresh and refreshing and I feel very approachable and easy to wear. I just loved the concept of creating a Muguet Cologne for men to enjoy this delicious Spring treasure.

100% Botanical.

As well, an original art work (acrylic/ sumi ink/ interference pigment on rice paper) was created through the inspiration of creating the perfume design. 

Limited Edition, Spring 2011:
Inspired by vintage lily of the valley perfumes and the challenge to create an all botanical muguet fragrance, Muguet de Mai Perfume is a floral  bouquet centered around lily of the valley; not a mere soliflore taken from the ground and placed, sequestered, in a bottle but a perfume that brings the atmosphere of May, warm and sunny with blooming flowers everywhere, green grass and wet earth. Muguet de Mai is feminine and sweet; slightly girlish and womanly, too. She is a maiden of the fields covered in lily of the valley.

100% Botanical.

* For this limited edition perfume we created 9, 5 ml antique perfume flacons in 2011.  We currently have 2 left for sale.  As well, an original art work (acrylic on canvas painting) was created through the inspiration of creating the perfume design.  “Muguet de Mai”, 2011, can also be seen and purchased here.

Pandora: A Beautiful Evil

The “Beautiful Evil” is a quote from the story of Pandora as told by the Greek, Hesiod. She is the all gifted, all giving one, a singular woman and synonymous with Eve in many respects. It is she who opens humankind to the knowledge of good and evil and ultimately breaks the utopian ideal. With Pandora, mankind has plagues but also knowledge and maturity. She opens the door to truth and hope.
What began as an all-botanical design for a project changed direction with the addition of a subtle synthetic influence. It made all of the difference. This is also a perfume that also utilizes some new and exotic botanical materials…in Pandora, the ancient meets the 21 century.

97.5% Natural (Botanical / Natural Animal Essences)

In the South of France life has a different pace; a feeling of ease and the elation to be at one with Nature. No wonder so many delightful aromatics flourish in this environment; the lavender sings, the bergamot shines and the hay fields glisten with the warmth of the day.

* oil sample vials are 1/2 filled. water-based spray concentrée sample vials are full.

* 100% Botanical.