One of the greatest perfumers in the world, a Master Perfumer. Jean-Claude Ellena.
Through his work, he’s been a part of my life for years now! On my skin. Not surprising when you think about all the perfumes Jean-Claude Ellena signs!
I also love him maybe because I’m sentimental about his path in perfumery, maybe because times are a-changing. His way is the “old French school”, the classical way.
Shall there be stories like his in the future?
Pitti Fragranze Florence, the 17th Edition! Jean-Claude Ellena. Retrospective, talk with Chandler Burr, Rose&Cuir explained by the Master Perfumer himself. Spring Section. Niche, artisan perfumes. New perfume brands,…
“What do you think about it?” – he asked, softly. “It smells like fear…bitterness of loss… and…hope.” – I answered. We were talking about – Epicentro.
There is a new wind blowing, bringing changes: Acampora Profumi shall launch at Pitti Fragrance 2019 nine new perfumes in two new collections and a trip through time!
I set out to explore an artisan perfume brand – Hendley Perfumes, starting with a discovery kit with samples of Amora (2016), Blond (2018), Bourbon (2015), Fume (2015),…
This happens often. I pull out a perfumes sample pack, start testing one by one, taking notes for “drafts&quick sniffs”, and usually the one from which I expect…