Niche Perfumery

Perfume Revising Classical Art - Parfums DelRae

09/12/12 13:23:45

By: Olga Ivanova

It's always enriching to revisit DelRae Roth, the one timeless and aristocratic presence in the perfume world. What makes her so unique is her ultimate care for the future wearer, and not just the outer presentation, but the inner working which the scents which will evoke in a psyche. Her first unisex perfume Panache awakens the allegory of a garden, where magnolia and rum extract show off their opiatic sweetness, and bring out the heart that is light and spirited. In our view it's all resting on the ambery vetiver base, which gives this composition the move away from either femininity or masculinity. It also opens a new storyline in an old mythology stemming from the garden and the birth of duality.

Panac he is the very last word spoken by Cyrano. His love remains unfullfilled, but his excitement equals to the original German movement Sturm und Drang (literally, "Storm and Drive"). In the perfume Panache, the momentum is there with jasmine Sambac absolute, the swing is given by rich forest of oakwood extract and the sweep by the Captive musks. This lyrical string is described by the co-creator of Panache, Yann Vasnier, as “stylish and rich confidence.” This is so funny, because Cyrano entered the history of literature for his generosity, but also a lack of self-confidence. This is where the real courage comes to full expression, and the physical and the spiritual potentials meet, symbolically of course. It's all in this bottle of perfume, believe us.

Here we have perfumery as artistic expression revitalizing a well-established literary figure: Cyrano’s main flaw becomes a source of life-force. His low self-esteem become a reason to look deeper into his motivation and love. His nose is the barrier between him and love. Finally this perfume essentially looks to transcend society’s reliance on outer beauty, and promotes the ability to see inner beauty.

We are so excited to sniff your next creation with another story behind it!

Zoran Cerar - Hieronimuss loves delicate and natural fragrances since his childhood. He is also an incurable astrology addict since 1984.

With his astrological insight, he helped many restless souls with advice related to personal growth, relationships, and career choices. He holds a PhD in German Literature and teaches at a few Colleges in New York. His web siteastroknowlogy.com is a portal for sharing astrological experiences and knowledge, and here he offers his astrological readings and reports.

Olga Ivanova (Ikebanova) has Master's Degrees in Horticulture and Biology. She is a floral designer and a passionate believer in the Power of Nature. She loves natural perfumes, sustainable and holistic living, aromatherapy, photography and dancing. Olga works as a childbirth educator, breastfeeding counselor and postpartum doula in New York.