So many of the fragrances inspired by lands steeped in spices and resins are redolent of the souk, of man made territories that ultimately t...

This morning, for no particular reasons, I woke up thinking: “I need to make a Calone* centric fragrance”. The second thought was “maybe wit...

First things first: We are honored to participate for the 6th consecutive year in the Advent Calendar of Tauer Perfumes . You know what thi...

Cologne was invented in 1709 by Johann Maria Farina, who wrote to his brother: "I have found a fragrance that reminds me of an Italian...

Eau d'Épices is an interesting study in how to make a non-typical "oriental" or "woody" spice which would float rat...

You may recall that last week's post on perfume marketing went down as quite engaging for readers, mainly -I hypothesize- because it da...

From the noontide sun depart Here belov'd awhile repose And the murmurings of my heart Let me tenderly disclose, to my forest rose.[...

“J’Adore is a huge inspiration on a lot of different home-care products such as air fresheners and cleaners”. Dior for home? Think again. B...

You might have heard that Loretta, the newest fragrant baby arising from the collaboration of perfumer Andy Tauer & film-maker Brian ...

Loretta comes as the second chapter in the Tableau de Parfum series (introduced by Miriam ) from the creative forces of Andy Tauer and Bria...

"It was a hot afternoon, and I can still remember the smell of honeysuckle all along that street. How could I have known that murder ca...

Andy Tauer and Brian Pera have announced another film-inspired fragrance, as part of their kickstarter campaign for the next film in the &qu...

“From the Desk of Miriam Masterson”, year 1969   Father is a minor player in our home life. Mother always seems to me to be the star. Fat...

“From the Desk of Miriam Masterson”, year 1968 "Three blocks away from our house on Evelyn Avenue , I take dance lessons, at the Bea...

The dream of a hug, the vivid bitter sweet memory of her perfume, her hair shining golden in the morning sun, so fine, the violets from th...

“All of us grow up in particular realities — a home, family, a clan, a small town, a neighborhood. Depending upon how we’re brought up, we a...