What happens when LIFE happens prior to a special event like FRAGments? When a couple of fragrance designers couldn’t make it, then you get someone like Mario Gomez to step into the void and talk about great scents and fabulous collections. That’s what happened to 3 different fragrance brands at FRAGments! Mario Gomez, a noted fragrance afficionado stepped in for these fragrance houses and was able to best explain to me the newest scents along with scents coming back for another visit!
In this post, Mario talks about scents from Dawn Spencer Hurwitz (*DSH) and Envoyage by Shelly Waddington!
Dawn Spencer Hurwitz was unable to attend. Since I know Dawn and have talked to her on the phone and met her a couple of times before, I had been looking forward to connecting once more. It was not meant to be! Mario Gomez, extraordinarily well-educated in the world of fragrance was on hand for 3 different fragrances houses and DSH was one of them. We will be talking to him for the next 1.5 podcasts about those 3 different houses.
Matsu: a new fragranc!
A refreshing bergamot citrus to green wood scent with lush leafy green nuances and a touch of humidity
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a wonderful fruity floral rose with a fabulous Bulgarian rose and violet heart with a kind of ’80′s retro musk in the drydown – girly – 1 ml vial
Our classic soliflore par excellence and one of the most popular perfumes we create. It’s heady and sexy and a very true tropical Tuberose – womanly – 1 ml vial
One of our most sought after and most luxurious designs… that’s also 100% botanical. A vintage style fruity floral chypre that is nothing if not luscious – femme fatale – 1/2 ml vial
a new launch based on an ancient Egyptian design concept of Iris / Orris. It’s another true luxe perfume with some surprising twists in the orris to woody to incense dynamic – unisex and great for men – 1 ml vial
Envoyage by Shelley Waddington
Also unable to attend this event, Shelley Waddington has created some amazing fragrances!
Shelley Waddington, owner of EnVoyage Perfumes and recipient of the 2011 Rising Star Perfumer of the Year Award, is a true underground force in fine fragrance and has been involved in aromatics for the past 14 years.
Waddington, known by many as “the Carmel Perfumer”, holds a diploma from the prestigious Galimard Perfumeur in Grasse Cedex, France. She has developed innovative concept perfumes, inspired by her travels, legends and lore, and by the beauty of her native Carmel-by-the-Sea, with its storybook English cottages, dramatic scenery, and indigenous flora. It is this tale of two cities— her unique experience as a classically trained perfumer in France and her love for her native Carmel-by-the-Sea which is her hallmark
Fragrances featured at FRAGMENTS:
Zelda: a neo-Oriental perfume for women
ZELDA’s Art Deco signature exalts the precious naturals, resins, and tinctures found in famous vintage perfumes of the ’20’s.
TOP NOTES: Spiced Italian Bergamot, Spices, and Iranian Galbanum
HEART NOTES: Creamy Magnolia Blossom and Garden Florals
BASE NOTES: Smoky Amber, Vintage Musks, Vanilla, Balsams, Sandalwood and Vetiver, Cedarwood, and Mousse de Chêne
A Study in Water: a muguet fragrance
Study in Water was inspired by the element of fresh water. My goal in making this incredibly sheer, wet, and innocent fragrance was to retain the elegance, longevity and sillage of the most excellent of classic perfumes. ~Shelley Waddington
Mood: Refreshing, cool, wet and sexy
Femme Watery Floral
TOP NOTES: Muguet, Lime, Green Apple, Bergamot, Dew
HEART NOTES: Floral Waters, Green Leaves, Orange Blossoms
BASE NOTES: Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Cabreuva, Water Notes, Musk
Durango was inspired by the elements of Earth and Salt. My goal in making this masculine fragrance was to capture the coolness of a desert evening while incorporating the terroir of rural Texas earth, sand, tumbleweeds and cactus flowers. ~Shelley Waddington
Element: Earth, Mineral, Salt
Mood: A cool desert evening
Masculine Woody Amber
TOP NOTES: Sagebrush, Pink Peppercorn, Citrus
HEART NOTES: Salt, Cactus Flower, Creosote Leaves
BASE NOTES: Vetiver, Salt, Desert Woods, Musk
Tagetes Femme: MOOD: Contemporary, elegant and feminine. FAMILY: Oriental STRENGTH: EDP NOTES Top: Indian Marigold, Bergamot from Italy, and Blackcurrant Buds Heart: Tunisian Orange Flower and Vanilla, White Sage, and Rose absolute Base: Modern Fruity Musks, Sandalwood, Resins, Tonka, and Patchouli It is boozy (but not too much), sweet, spicy, mysterious, sexy…in short, everything a MAN should be. Good longevity and sillage were important, as well as a discreet blending of the oud so that that it wouldn’t shout .” ~Shelley Waddington
Amber and Oud for Men Top Notes:Fine aged malt scotch, Spices, and Citrus Heart Notes:Dark Coffee and Sacred Incense Base Notes: Black Oud, Coffee, Mineral Amber, Haitian Vetiver, Tree Moss, Aged Patchouli, and Musk. These are amazing fragrance houses and they have so many great scents. This is just the essence of the FRAGmnents 2013 for S/S2013. I loved it. Thanks to Mario Gomez for his expertise!! Stevie Wilson, Complimentary Dior deluxe sample with any $25 purchase. Code: DIORLOVE 20% of Pacifica Body Butters. 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free! Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: If you are going to feature content from LA-Story.com including podcasts or videos including the accompanying text, please respect copyright provisions. We require a notation of content origination (meaning credit tag), a linkback to the specific page & please email the link to stevie@la-story.com before the piece goes live.
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