Fruity Floral Fragrances: More than Meets the Nose
12/20/11 14:44:29
By: Elena Vosnaki
No perfume genre is more maligned in the circles of perfume enthusiasts than the popular yet humble "fruity floral".
With
dismissive waves of the hand denoting "not...
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Fruity Floral Fragrances: More than Meets the Nose
12/20/11 14:44:29
By: Elena Vosnaki
No perfume genre is more maligned in the circles of perfume enthusiasts than the popular yet humble "fruity floral".
With
dismissive waves of the hand denoting "not another one" (Fragratica currently lists 1840 of them and growing, more than any
other fragrance group!) and soured lips forming an inaudible "urgh" brought on by the sheer boredom of having to hear about
the nth launch of yet another fruity floral, it s no wonder anyone seriously gnawing their teeth on the art of perfumery is
anxious to get to know other fragrance families instead.
The chypres bring instant smartness to the mix, the olfactory equivalent of reading Das Kapital and actually getting it.
The
orientals present a mesmerising vista into the very historical trajectory of perfumery, from Cleopatra to Lahore s gardens.
The
citruses and Eau de Cologne formulae sing gayly on their trip from the Mediterranean, fetching their joie
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