This majestic scent is a true niche perfume. It came to my collection years ago, I do not remember where and when. What I do remember is that from the fist smell I was torn between ‘beautiful’ and ‘too serious’. It never became one of my most beloved perfumes, but always had a special place… Continue reading Keeping your Distance – “00 Auriel” by ODIN New York
Author: Consigliere Bellezza
The Hottest Day of the Year – “Soleil au Zenith” by Prada
It was quite fitting that I wrote this post during one of the most extreme heat waves in Europe (last week of June, 2026). “Soleil au Zenith” represents a scathing hot day, but only the positive aspects. The smells that become more intense, the colours that shine especially bright, the dream-like atmosphere that makes a… Continue reading The Hottest Day of the Year – “Soleil au Zenith” by Prada
The True Spirit of the South of France – “Cote d’Azur” by Oribe
Let us start with the description and celebration of this wonderful perfume, “Cote d’Azur” from the brand Oribe. Later on, we clear up all the misconceptions people (e.g. myself) have (had) about the fragrance and the brand. The perfume transports lightness in the sense of ease and effortlessness, combined with pure elegance rooted in wealth.… Continue reading The True Spirit of the South of France – “Cote d’Azur” by Oribe
A Player in her Own Right – Pamela Harriman
Pamela Digby Churchill Hayward Harriman (1920-1997) lived a life for that a man would have been showered with admiration, by friends and foes alike. For his political acumen, his sexual exploits, and his cool jet-set life. As she was a woman, Pamela Harriman’s story raises eyebrows even today, in a much more open society than… Continue reading A Player in her Own Right – Pamela Harriman
Eclectic Jewellery – BOUCHERON
When flipping through the 3 very different books on famous high jewellery house BOUCHERON, I came to the conclusion that connecting all of them was BOUCHERON’s artistic and cultural independence from Europe. The clients of BOUCHERON were for the most part not the royal houses of Europe, or the conservative high aristocracy, but more vivacious… Continue reading Eclectic Jewellery – BOUCHERON
Showing Death at its Most Beautiful – Georg Hornemann Sculptures
Georg Hornemann is a very famous jeweller-artist in the circles of those who know. Those who are not deeper involved in the subject of high jewellery, have probably never heard of him. Born in 1940, in the Eastern part of the then divided Germany, Georg Hornemann moved in his youth to the Western part. First,… Continue reading Showing Death at its Most Beautiful – Georg Hornemann Sculptures
The Orange Blossom Scent – “Secret du Nil” by NECTAR OLFACTIF
Rarely a perfume hit the smell of orange blossoms, mixed with lemon blossoms and bitter orange blossoms, so perfectly and pure as “Secret du Nil” by brand NECTAR OLFACTIF. Spraying the perfume gives the impression of walking into a room where small sensitive citrus trees were supposed to hibernate in a colder climate country, but… Continue reading The Orange Blossom Scent – “Secret du Nil” by NECTAR OLFACTIF
(De-)lightful Pear – “Ambre d’Alexandrie” by Boucheron
Boucheron is one of those impressive century-old French jewellery houses where Kings and Queens, world famous movie stars and Indian Maharajas bought their impossibly valuable and fascinating pieces for eternity. Coming to think of it, it is high time to write about Boucheron’s jewellery in a blogpost in the “Art of Books” section. “Ambre d’Alexandrie”… Continue reading (De-)lightful Pear – “Ambre d’Alexandrie” by Boucheron
“Let’s Talk about Business” by HelloHelen
Some brands give very well-fitting names to their perfumes, and HelloHelen is one of them. The essence of the scent “Let’s Talk about Business” is perfectly captured in the name. It is fresh, it is busy, it is cool, it is tough – and still, it has charm. Like most of the HelloHelen perfumes it… Continue reading “Let’s Talk about Business” by HelloHelen
“WOKE IS DEAD” by Piers Morgan
Today’s blog-post-topic is controversial, as is the author of the quoted book. Naturally, all I write is my personal view only, as usual. Piers Morgan as a journalist is certainly controversial, and has been never shy of telling his opinion about other people in a direct and often very rude way. Still, he has fought… Continue reading “WOKE IS DEAD” by Piers Morgan
