Velvet Iris by Essential Parfums is a beautiful twist on iris scents. Master Perfumer Dominique Ropion takes us on a wonderful rich journey. Thanks to the generosity of Essential Parfums, we have a draw for a 100ml bottle of Velvet Iris for one registered reader in the USA or EU or UK. The random winner is Ward. Please […]

   NOSU Been Trying To Meet You, Hides and Sain No More via Instagram, photo by @ninajoyclose A direct collaboration between an artist and a perfumer, NOSU’S overarching, dual front concept makes a whole lot of sense to me. The boutique British brand is a collaboration between an artist, Lucy Webster and a self-taught perfumer

There’s something undeniably timeless about a beachy, wavy look; an effortless, voluminous style that many of us long to achieve. The allure of transforming your hair into soft, carefree waves, reminiscent of a day by the sea, is universal. For those with fine, straight, or short hair, achieving this look might require a bit more

J’s image of Ylem Parfums Eastern Veil Do you dream of outer space? Now you have the chance to smell your dreams. I have been quietly obsessing over Ylem Parfums Eastern Veil since it arrived, it’s been on one of my arms daily as I’ve been trying to understand it and because I’ve been deeply

The Gallivant Gulf Collection Ar Riyad, Dubai and Souq Waqif by Karl. Eight years in, Gallivant Stories perfumes remains one of those increasingly rare independent houses whose work still feels personal. The kind of personal that doesn’t just reside in a marketing blurb, but in the very decisions that shape the way a collection comes

In I AM by Éveilleur Parfums Nathalie Lorson distills the essence of a woman standing in a sun-drenched garden, surrounded by blooming peonies and fragrant orange trees. Thanks to the generosity of Éveilleur, we have a bottle of I AM  (USA or EU Only) for one registered reader. The random winner is Marissa. Please email michelyn at cafleurebon dawt

KAJAL Kolada by Olya Bar. With their latest launch, Kolada, KAJAL whisks us away to a sun-drenched tropical shore, where the air hums with warmth, the vibe pulses with positivity, and each moment feels like a sip of a perfectly blended piña colada. As a lifelong fan of the iconic cocktail, I find its magic

Sultan Pasha Attars Le Rayon Vert photo courtesy of the perfumer Over the years, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to experience/sample/purchase many of London-based artisanal perfumer Sultan Pasha’s attars. In the beginning, each of his fragrances was produced in an attar format; since then, he has branched out and created perfumes collaboratively

Xerjoff Torino24 by Olya Bar As tennis fans eagerly await the electric buzz of the US Open in New York City each August, another court-side spectacle unfolds on the Italian coast, where Xerjoff, the Turin-born purveyor of olfactory luxury, reigns as the Silver Sponsor of the Nitto ATP Finals. Held in Turin, this prestigious season-ending

Greasy hair is something we all experience from time to time. But when you’re investing in quality products and regular salon visits, yet still can’t identify what’s holding your hair back, it can become increasingly frustrating. Excess oil can be triggered by a variety of factors, including scalp health, daily habits, and the products you’re