Great Sunday read to take mind of things, taking me right back to childhood when Leonardo became one of my first loves. I also feel a need to shine a little light on other retailers, Parfumarja, Smell Stories and Parfums Uniques by Eva Bogner. We all know they need all help they can get to continue and thrive.
Thank you for writing this. There is nothing wrong with commissioning and patrons per se, of course, and the history of art is full of examples, but so much dross is being put out now.
Reading this column reminded me my latest discovery was an independent perfumer whom I'd have never heard of if someone hadn't written about these perfumes on a well-known perfume forum (the good one, not the other one). I haven't loved everything I've tried, but I found a couple of gems. I feel like the perfumer put his soul into his scents. That's the kind of perfumery I hope can thrive.
Grateful to you for your insightful article. Your perspective on the current landscape of perfumery is razor-sharp, and I echo his reverence for the rare visionaries who elevate fragrance to an art form, far above the sea of lackluster, uninspired compositions. Congratulations too on 15 years! I have only recently discovered your writings and videos and they are very much appreciated and enjoyed.
Thanks for this read, Dariush! I would love to hear what stood out for you as worthy of attention. I heard in your YouTube vid you said you would maybe curb the number of releases allowed in the market. I can’t get on board with that: wary of any policing of art (understanding that the releases you’d limit don’t fit the ‘art’ title, in your opinion); but very much love the idea of critics like yourself being louder, more ardent and opinionated. Excited to hear more views: debate and conversation can drive progress and quality. Thanks for raising your voice! 💯
Great Sunday read to take mind of things, taking me right back to childhood when Leonardo became one of my first loves. I also feel a need to shine a little light on other retailers, Parfumarja, Smell Stories and Parfums Uniques by Eva Bogner. We all know they need all help they can get to continue and thrive.
Thanks for reading, and yes, please feel free to mention any other retailers that you love.
Thank you for writing this. There is nothing wrong with commissioning and patrons per se, of course, and the history of art is full of examples, but so much dross is being put out now.
Reading this column reminded me my latest discovery was an independent perfumer whom I'd have never heard of if someone hadn't written about these perfumes on a well-known perfume forum (the good one, not the other one). I haven't loved everything I've tried, but I found a couple of gems. I feel like the perfumer put his soul into his scents. That's the kind of perfumery I hope can thrive.
We all want to know who the perfumer is!
Thanks for reading.
Oh okay :) https://angelosolfactives.com
Grateful to you for your insightful article. Your perspective on the current landscape of perfumery is razor-sharp, and I echo his reverence for the rare visionaries who elevate fragrance to an art form, far above the sea of lackluster, uninspired compositions. Congratulations too on 15 years! I have only recently discovered your writings and videos and they are very much appreciated and enjoyed.
Thank you very much, Jose. I really appreciate your comment.
Thanks for this read, Dariush! I would love to hear what stood out for you as worthy of attention. I heard in your YouTube vid you said you would maybe curb the number of releases allowed in the market. I can’t get on board with that: wary of any policing of art (understanding that the releases you’d limit don’t fit the ‘art’ title, in your opinion); but very much love the idea of critics like yourself being louder, more ardent and opinionated. Excited to hear more views: debate and conversation can drive progress and quality. Thanks for raising your voice! 💯
Yes, it can be very, very depressing. But we need to cut through the fog, because there are some goodies out there.