12 aprile 2013

Esxence 2013: pioggia di stelle (3)

La mia camminata fra le stelle di Esxence riparte stavolta da tre stelle, quelle di Acampora che presenta Volubilis. La fragranza che prende il nome da un'antica città romana in Marocco, è l'ottava essenza (trascurando le collaborazioni di Bianco e Nero) che si aggiunge alle classiche essenze in olio create sul finire degli anni '70 che hanno fatto la fortuna di Bruno Acampora. Chapeau a Brunello Acampora che ha scelto di rimanere fedele alla tradizione del padre lanciando prima di tutto Volubilis in olio, un azzardo forse di questi tempi, ma anche un segno forte di chi la tradizione non deve inventarsela e la coltiva con passione da sempre.
La fragranza è un bel floreale aromatico che coglie la rosa di maggio del Marocco e la immerge nella luce mattutina di un bouquet verde. Bergamotto e pepe rosa illuminano le note di testa con un tocco frizzantino e sapido che fa strada alla freschezza pungente della menta piperita, vera protagonista della fragranza assieme alla rosa. Il cuore floreale emerge bagnato di rugiada  brillante prima per farsi più mielato e sensuale poi. Un soffio di patchouli ambrato e muschi fondono questa linfa oleosa sulla pelle lasciando un'aura disinvolta e malandrina in pieno stile Acampora. Da godersi sulla pelle abbronzata perché scommetto che darà il meglio di se con la bella stagione.

Esxence 2013: stars rain (3)

My walk through the stars of Esxence starts again from three stars, the Acampora ones printed on Volubilis. The fragrance that takes its name from an ancient roman town in Morocco is the eighth essence (aside the co-branded Bianco and Nero) joining the classic scented oils launched at the end of the '70s that made Bruno Acampora famous. Chapeau to Brunello Acampora that chose to stay true to his father's heritage launching Volubilis in oil formulation: maybe a risk in these times but also a strong statement from who doesn't need to invent a heritage because he nourishes it with passion since ever.
The fragrance is a beautiful aromatic floral taking May rose from Morocco to plunge it in the morning light of a green bouquet. Bergamot and pink pepper light up the topnotes with a sparkling salty touch giving way to the pungent freshness of peppermint, that along with rose is the main theme of the perfume. The floral heart emerges at first covered in shining dew to warm up and turn more honeyed and sensual later. A whiff of ambery patchouli and musks melts like oily sap on the skin leaving a natural, roguish aura in perfect Acampora style. To be enjoyed on tanned skin as I guess it will give its best during the warm season.

10 aprile 2013

Roja Dove - Britain's GREAT Campaign Ambassador

Press Release
LONDON - 09 April 2013
 
British Master Perfumer, Roja Dove is to act as an international ambassador for the GREAT Britain Campaign. The news that Roja Dove will play a leading role in the Creativity is GREAT element of the campaign which is part of the wider GREAT campaign was announced today.
The GREAT Britain Campaign has ten distinct pillars covering: Countryside, Creativity, Entrepreneurs, Green, Innovation, Knowledge, Music, and sport and is designed to enable Britain to speak with one voice about the opportunities to invest in the UK and help to attract millions of extra visitors

As a “GREAT” Ambassador, Roja Dove will help highlight Britain as a creative nation. Commenting on the announcement, Dove said: “I am proud to support the GREAT campaign, and to be an Ambassador for Creativity is GREAT Britain. Britain is indeed a creative nation, and although we are home to less than one per cent of the world’s population, the UK has one of the largest creative industries sectors in the world. It is a place where imagination can flourish to create fragrances, films, music, design, and literature that connect with people around the world.
The GREAT campaign, which has been led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), promotes the UK as one of the very best places to visit, study, work, invest and do business. It centres on ten key areas of British excellence: technology and innovation; entrepreneurship; creativity; knowledge; green; heritage; sport; shopping; music; and countryside.

Roja Dove stands alone as the world’s most innovative fragrance creative and the industry’s most respected perfumer. His astounding experience, passion and charisma are embodied in every one of his creations, each of which is an example of extraordinary creativity.A world-renowned expert, philanthropist and collaborative innovator, Roja transforms sensory experience. Aston Martin, Fabergé, Laurent-Perrier and The Macallan are just some of the prestigious British and international institutions that have turned to Roja for his reputation in the world of luxury, and individual style. The Victoria & Albert Museum, London, commissioned Roja to create a scent inspired by their exhibition ‘Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes’. The project resonated with the ethos at the heart of Roja’s creativity – it demanded the sensitive appreciation of the past, and the challenging innovation of the future. It was this collaboration that confirmed Roja’s place at the forefront of artistic innovation in England. The news of his Ambassadorial role was revealed to Roja Dove at No.10 Downing Street.

4 aprile 2013

Esxence 2013: pioggia di stelle (2)

Continuando a camminare lungo la Walk of Fame delle fragranze più interessanti sentite a Esxence 2013, il prossimo passo si posa sulla stella di Neela Vermeire Creations. Come sempre raggiante ed appassionata, Neela mi accoglie al suo stand con un sorriso ed è un po' come essere a casa. La prima novità in arrivo è Mohur eau de parfum Concentrée che praticamente è al pari di un estratto, confessa Neela. La composizione è la stessa ma la maggior concentrazione fa pulsare l'Imperatrice Mogul e il suo Imperatore, la rosa e l'oud, come due cuori in risonanza e dona tenuta e diffusività incredibili sulla pelle. La seconda novità è una nuova creazione frutto di un anno di collaborazione con Bertrand Duchaufour: Ashoka. Il nome deriva da Ashoka il Grande vissuto nel 300 A.C. Fu un tiranno sanguinario ma poi si convertì al buddismo e spese la vita costruendo monumenti, monasteri e compiendo opere di carità. La fragranza è altrettanto regale ed incorona il sandalo di Mysore in tutto il suo splendore. Come la vita di Ashoka, questa eau de parfum apre un ampio ventaglio di sensazioni, dall'apertura verde di mimosa e foglia di fico passando per il cuore floreale di loto e osmanthus, al fondo resinoso e tostato. Tutto è avvolto dalla pastosità lattea di questo legno meraviglioso quasi da far salivare perché il sandalo ci piace! Infine ultima novità per Neela è il cambio di packaging. I nuovi flaconi da 60ml che vedete in foto sono stati disegnati da Pierre Dinand (creatore dei flaconi di Opium, Paco Rabanne pour homme e molti altri), lo scuro per Mohur Concentrée, il chiaro per le eau de parfum. Per trovare tutte queste novità in negozio però dovremo attendere l'autunno.

Esxence 2013: stars rain (2)

Going on walking along the Walk of Fame of the most interesting fragrances smelled at Esxence 2013, the next step takes me on the star of Neela Vermeire Creations. As usually radiant and passionate, Neela welcomes people at her booth with her smile and suddenly it feels like home. The first upcoming news is Mohur eau de parfum Concentrée, that's almost an extrait de parfum as Neela confesses. The composition is the same but the higher concentration makes the Mohur Emperess and her Emperor, rose and oud, beat here like two resonating hearts giving it incredible lasting power and sillage on skin. The second upcoming news is a new creation Neela and Bertrand Duchaufour have been working on during the past year: Ashoka. The name comes from Ashoka the Great who lived in 300 B.C. He was a bloody tyrant but after converting to buddhism, he spent the rest of his life building monuments, monasteries and doing charitable works. The fragrance is as regal as him and crowns Mysore sandalwood in all its splendour. Like Ashoka's life, this eau de parfum spreads a wide range of sensations, from the green opening with mimosa and fig leafs through the floral heart with lotus flower and osmanthus to the resinous, toasted base. All is wrapped in this wonderful wood's milky mellowness that's almost mouthwatering, because sandalwood is a big like! Last news from Neela is the change of packaging. The new 60ml bottles you see in the pic here are designed by Pierre Dinand (who created the flacons of Opium, Paco Rabanne pour homme and many others). The dark one will house Mohur Concentrée, the light one will house the eaux de parfum. We have to wait till fall though for these news to hit the shops.
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