“Opera Mate” is a relatively new perfume by the brand Mind Games. Mind Games itself was only founded in 2022 in New York, but already lefts its mark on the perfume world. The brand is clearly focused on untypical creations, scent notes that are seldom found in a similar combination, and a very good staying… Continue reading The Scent of Sweet Chestnuts – “Opera Mate” by Mind Games
Author: Consigliere Bellezza
Would you leave without a word?
Roberto di Marco’s book “Was man mitnimmt, wenn man nicht wiederkommt” is quite unique. The book has been translated to English as well and the official title reads as “What do you pack? If you are never coming back – 15 true stories of those who left their past behind”. The original was written in… Continue reading Would you leave without a word?
The Openness of Spirit – “New York Chic” by Armand Limnander and Oliver Pilcher
Assouline’s coffee table books are a safe bank for beautiful descriptions of art in all its facet’s. A special place is reserved for the books about landscapes and cities. “New York Chic” by Colombian-born author Armand Limander and Scottish photographer Oliver Pilcher is no exception. Oliver Pilcher made almost all photographs for the book, as… Continue reading The Openness of Spirit – “New York Chic” by Armand Limnander and Oliver Pilcher
An exceptional smart woman – Dolly Parton
A lot has been said, written, and recorded about the singer and entertainer Dolly Parton. We concentrate on what she said herself. No chance to do this covering all the CDs she released with her music, all the songs she wrote herself, also interpreted by other artists, and all the books she wrote about her… Continue reading An exceptional smart woman – Dolly Parton
Barren Beauty – “Light of the Earth / Noor-e-Zamin” by SASVA
The perfume “Light of the Earth / Noor-e-Zamin” by SASVA is an unusual candidate for my collection. The perfume is clearly unisex, if not slightly more masculine, and it contains a lot of cardamom. The brand is from India and celebrates the various regional cultures through the fragrances. “Light of the Earth / Noor-e-Zamin” has… Continue reading Barren Beauty – “Light of the Earth / Noor-e-Zamin” by SASVA
The Coast near Naples – “Sale Marino” by iMatti
“Sale Marino”, translated into English: sea salt, brings the freshness of the Neapolitan coastal line to us. It is not a cozy, warm fragrance. The perfume does not transport the feeling of a summer beach with ice-cream, sun-protection, white sand, and heat. “Sale Marino” shows a rough coastal line with waves breaking on the stoney… Continue reading The Coast near Naples – “Sale Marino” by iMatti
2 Portions of Rice Pudding – “Amour” by Kenzo and “Hacienda” by Vebelle
“Amour” by Kenzo and “Hacienda” by Vebelle are two very comforting perfumes, flattering feel-good fragrances for women. The colour of the perfumes is a soft rose, like cherry blossoms. Some years ago, probably 4, during Corona time, my time investment in perfumes became extensive. That is when I found the German brand Vebelle, one of… Continue reading 2 Portions of Rice Pudding – “Amour” by Kenzo and “Hacienda” by Vebelle
Sixto Rodriguez – A Hero all the Time
The story of Sixto Rodriguez is one that makes me cry, every single time I watch the brilliant documentary “Searching for Sugar Man” by Malik Bendjelloul. Nothing is better than watching that Oscar-winning documentary when you want or need to feel better. I highly recommend doing just that. Sixto Rodriguez was a hopeful singer from… Continue reading Sixto Rodriguez – A Hero all the Time
Family Tradition – Damiani
The coffee-table book “DAMIANI: Alchemy of Desire – A STORY, A FAMILY, AND AN ITALIAN PASSION” edited by Cristina Morozzi is a tribute of the family Damiani to themselves and their achievements. A proud Italian family of jewellers who made sure to keep control of their business to this day. Often books that were written… Continue reading Family Tradition – Damiani
A Tribute to France – “Feestelike Frankryk”
The wonderfully illustrated book “Feestelike Frankryk – Fabels en Geregte uit die Franse Platteland” by Louis Jansen van Vuuren, Hardy Olivier and Anet Pienaar is the coffee-table book version of moving to France and finding happiness there by three South Africans. Most of us have read the books by British author Peter Mayle about giving… Continue reading A Tribute to France – “Feestelike Frankryk”