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Must Read: Visions of Fall and Winter - Parts 2 & 3

Visit The Scented Salamander to read the rest of her series about visions of fall and winter according to North American independent perfumers. Part 2 featuring Candice Jurko of CJ Scents, Anya McCoy of Anya's Garden, Fabienne Christenson of Possets Perfume, and Christopher Brosius of CB I Hate Perfume; and Part 3, where you can read more from the previous artists and closes with the interview with me.

P.s. Click here if you missed Part 1

Must Read: Visions of Fall and Winter on Scented Salamander

The Scented Salamander hosting a short series of articles about independent North American perfumers: their relationships with the seasons and nature, the inspiration and creative process that lead to the creation of their perfumes for fall and winter. The article is titled "North-American Originals: Perfumers on Fall & Winter", and the first installation features interviews with Ineke Ruhland of Ineke, Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes and Liz Zorn of Soivhole.

Must Read: All My Perfumes are Sixty Six Years Old

"Inspiration is not something that comes in a flash. It is there within us and belongs to all. Nothing is less inspired than a suddenly inspired person! The components are already there inside you: elements, scents, colors, shapes… and when they express themselves you realize they have always been present. In fact, all my perfumes are sixty six years old!"

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From Serge Lutens' interview for Victoria Forlova of Bois de Jasmin.

Another interesting quote from the interview: "The great problem of commercial perfumery is that people keep buying it!"

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