Easter Greetings
Lilies, Hyacinth, Chocolate… and Church. Plenty of these to be found on Christopher Street. Happy Easter from everyone at Charenton Macerations.
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Sep
What’s In A (Fabulous Fragrance) Name?
Through the use of ace alliteration and a touch of verbal vulgarity, the always provocative Tom Ford once again courts controversy. But is his latest fragrance creation indeed Fabulous? #trademarkedfucking
24
Mar
CM Nominated for a 2017 Perfumed Plume Award
Charenton Macerations shortlisted as a finalist for the 2017 Perfumed Plume Awards for Fragrance Journalism for “De-Classifying Fragrance Families.”
23
Dec
De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Seven
Some closing thoughts on ensemble fragrances and how to maintain balance in formulation. The conclusion of the CM series on De-Classifying Ingredients.
20
Dec
De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Six
Act I of Christopher Street’s olfactive narrative outlined in more detail. A continuation of the CM Blog series on de-classifying ingredients.
16
Dec
De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Five
Christopher Street comes centerstage as I explore the beauty of olfactive ensembles. A continuation of the CM Blog series on de-classifying ingredients.
06
Dec
De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Four
The truth about oud and the importance of transparency in fragrance formulation. A continuation of the CM Blog series on de-classifying ingredients.
29
Nov
De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Three
“We should never look to recreate the fragile ego of celebrity culture in perfumery, but instead learn from it.” The CM ingredient series continues.
23
Nov
De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part Two
On naturals, synthetics, and real concerns of sustainability in the world of fragrance. A continuation of the CM Blog series on de-classifying ingredients.
18
Nov
De-Classifying Fragrance Ingredients | Part One
“If fragrance families are like settings, then ingredients are the cast tasked with bringing these olfactive landscapes to life.”
04
Oct
De-Classifying Fragrance Families
Families. The fragrance expert’s favorite way to slice and dice the world of scent. But what’s really in a name? Unpacking the myth of fragrance families.
12
Aug
The Journey to Punt
The roots of fragrance history are soaked in the aromatic myrrh resin from the terraces of Punt. Discover the story of Hatshepsut’s journey to “God’s Land.”
13
Jul
Eye, Hatshepsut | The Fragrance Brief
Ancient traditions, gender nonconformity, and scents of the Sahara. The original olfactive story of Charenton Macerations’ Egyptian inspired Eye, Hatshepsut – in brief.