Alain Blottiere wrote a wonderful book about tourism in Egypt in the years between 1870 and 1935. It is fittingly called “Vintage Egypt, Cruising the Nile in the Golden Age of Travel”. Buying it, the thought of the Agatha Christy thriller “Death on the Nile” came to my mind almost immediately. Not in the sense… Continue reading Egypt, the Nile and Tourism – Timeless Fascination
Author: Consigliere Bellezza
“FRED – the sunlight jeweller” by Vincent Meylan
All books by Vincent Meylan about famous jewellers are a feast for the eyes. I have not encountered one mediocre book, and I have them all, checking online regularly in the hope he might have published something new. Some of his books I even bought in French because I could not wait for it being… Continue reading “FRED – the sunlight jeweller” by Vincent Meylan
Radiant Sweetness – “Un Peu de Musc” by Parfuemerie Brueckner
Discovering Parfuemerie Brueckner of Munich as a high-quality brand of perfumes was unexpected. And what a brand! They show themselves responsible for various lines, from M8 Moods to Philly&Phil, and the classical collection of “Les Femmes”, “Les Hommes”, “Les Orientales” etc. I own quite a few of their scents by now from the various lines,… Continue reading Radiant Sweetness – “Un Peu de Musc” by Parfuemerie Brueckner
A Modern Classic – “Naxos” by XERJOFF
The perfume “Naxos”, as part of Italian perfume brand XERJOFF’s 1861 collection, has become one of the most famous and hyped scents of the last years. Right now, we see it at the no. 1 position for unisex scents on the parfumo platform. When “Naxos” was launched in 2015, niche scents had not been so… Continue reading A Modern Classic – “Naxos” by XERJOFF
Spring Rose – “Rose Des Vents” by Louis Vuitton
We are back with the rose scents! Although there are a lot of rose perfumes that do not have the special kick, again and again perfumers try their luck and skill with the queen of flowers, the rose. Louis Vuitton’s house perfumer since 2016, Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, is responsible for “Rose Des Vents”. Coming from Grasse,… Continue reading Spring Rose – “Rose Des Vents” by Louis Vuitton
Deceptive Memories
This is a rather personal article and therefore may not be interesting for everybody. I write it, because I would like to know if others made the same experiences. I have always had an exceptional good memory. Much to the annoyance of coworkers and friends, because I can become a stickler for details. With a… Continue reading Deceptive Memories
Simply the Best – “Beach Life” by Stefan Maiwald
This article features just one book and wants to pay respect to it and its author. Water: big rivers, lakes, but most prominently the sea, touch a chord in our hearts. The sea conveys a thought of freedom even to those, who do not want to swim in it or sail in a ship on… Continue reading Simply the Best – “Beach Life” by Stefan Maiwald
Touching Humankind – Leonard Cohen
Is it possible not to know Leonard Cohen? Or more precise, not to know one of his songs? His poetry became the background voice of our lives. Many, many famous artists interpreted his song, sometimes making them far more famous than when he sung them. I got my first two CD’s of Leonard Cohen around… Continue reading Touching Humankind – Leonard Cohen
Orient and Occident – “Arabesque” by The Merchant of Venice
With “Arabesque”, the most loved perfume of the brand The Merchant of Venice, we have a perfect follow up to the perfume of the last blog, “Armbre Narguile” by HERMES. Both are based on plum, rum, and spices. One sniff and the world feels better and a certain warmth flows through the body. Both create… Continue reading Orient and Occident – “Arabesque” by The Merchant of Venice
Coming with Compliments – “Ambre Narguile” by HERMES
Of all my perfumes, “Ambre Narguile” is the one most liked by bystanders. It is the one where people start to ask for the name and the brand of the perfume and sniff quite excitedly on my cloths. It is also one of the most copied perfumes I know. Almost every company that produces –… Continue reading Coming with Compliments – “Ambre Narguile” by HERMES