The Fragrance Foundation ’24 Awards Luncheon

It’s that time once again, The Fragrance Foundation hosted its annual luncheon, announcing the finalists for the 2024 Fragrance Foundation Awards. There were nineteen fragrance categories, with five winners announced. The winners of the remaining 14 categories will be revealed at the TFF ceremony in June. Be patient, it’s just around the corner. The Winners…

All in the Family

Just for fun, I decided to review my fragrance collection to investigate which ones I own that were fan favorites of famous people, or inspired by illustrious individuals. I will admit, I have this uncanny ability to be attracted to things that have connections with my own personal heritage, so there will be some surprises….

Exploring Caswell-Massey

I know that I’ve talked about Caswell-Massey a few times this month, but I’ve just started an intriguing journey into this incredible and historical brand. After my initial experience with Number Six and Oaire, I felt I needed to get a few more of the brand’s eau de parfum concentrations and test the waters a…

America’s Original – Caswell-Massey

Caswell-Massey holds the prestigious title of being the first fragrance and personal care product company in America. The brand was founded in 1752 in Newport, Rhode Island as an apothecary shop. A Scottish-born doctor by the name of William Hunter was the proprietor of Dr. Hunter’s Dispensary. The apothecary started modestly by selling medical supplies….

NUMBER SIX by Caswell-Massey

NUMBER SIX – 2018 – ♂♀Olfactory Group: Citrus AromaticTop: Bergamot, Rosemary, NeroliHeart: Golden Amber, Clove, Dry RoseBase: White Musk, LavenderPerfumer: Laurent Le GuernecPrice: $225 for 100ml bottle Originally formulated in 1771, Number Six is truly an American invention. It is the third oldest American fragrance in continuous production. As the story goes, it also caught…