I’ve had quite a few requests to put Cameo back on the website, and I’d been meaning to do that after substituting the new labdanum into the formula, so I’ll move that up my priority list and get it done. I just did a couple quick trials on it last night and wanted to give a heads up for those interested in Cameo. It’ll probably be a couple weeks, but I’ll plan on adding it back to the list.
I’ve been testing Tabac, Reves, and Gardenia mods, and just to give my nose something different I’ve periodically tried a few of the samples I broke down and ordered a week ago. Manoumalia sounded right up my alley and it is! I love floral notes combined with interesting woodsy bases, and this one is unique…
Thanks, Gaia, for your beautiful review of Forest Walk on The Non-Blonde! I’m so glad you liked it! Other people have said they find it to be very realistic to them too. One of my questions when I set out to make the forest theme was where to draw the line between realism and interpretation….
Thank you so much, Gaia, for your lovely review of Champagne de Bois on The Non-Blonde! I always love your writing, and your illustration choices are inspired too. Although Champagne de Bois is currently out of stock, it’ll be back as soon as I modify the formula very slightly to swap the old labdanum out…
Happy Easter to those who celebrate! My brother and his family are visiting for the weekend, and the Easter bunny will visit my nieces. I’m filling orders and hope to do a little work on formulas. I’ve not smelled the vintage inspired scent for several weeks so I can pick it up now and evaluate…
We’ve been getting quite a bit of rain in CA, which is good news for reducing the water deficit from our several-year drought. Above is a picture of a New Dawn winter bloom on my front porch, next to a rose hip. And below is a close-up photo of some moss on an oak tree by…
I just put Voile de Violette and Wood Violet back on the scent list. Champagne de Bois and Cameo will be next, hopefully within the next few weeks. I think the Reves take-off may be done; it’s been getting great feedback from most testers. I’m still toying with the other new one, but I will…