For the summer of 2017
Roses, Jasmine, and Lavender
Beginning
on June 1, 2017 with an end-date of August 31, 2017 ie: they have to be in my
hot little hands by then.
The
Prize to be sent out by the end of Sep 2017
(barring unforeseen circumstances) – an Atomizer of Coeur d’Esprit Natural Perfume.
This is a light summer floral with
a green undertone and brings to mind fragrant grasses and an array of flower
petals from rose, lavender, jasmine, butterfly bush (vanilla/patchouli scent),
and Japanese Maple (leafy scent). I have eight scented rose bushes, two types
of lavender, and star jasmine growing in my front yard and, throughout the
summer, it’s a perfume that enchants whenever I get in or out of my car.
Also remember, this is a
‘challenge scent’ so don’t worry about the IRFA regs unless you plan on selling
it.
Your new creation can be in an
alcohol, oil, or crème base (beeswax and oil).
Guidelines:
o
Please send the following information
to me at LynAyre@telus.net
your full name
mailing address
phone number
recent photo
your full name
mailing address
phone number
recent photo
website
URL
permission to post your entry on my face book pages
permission to post your entry on my face book pages
permission to add your fragrance entry to the glam-bag give-away
Please attach a Data Tag ie: name of the
perfume, list of the ingredients, name the solvent (ie: oil, alcohol), your
company information (even if it's simply your name and contact information),
the size of the end product ie: 5 ml; precautions, how to use, and the 'best
before date'. (See photo for an idea of what a Data Tag looks like). Affix a
label to the vial.
Please follow these directions
Submit the perfume and the following to me by 31Aug17.
Please send it out in time to reach me by that date. Send it earlier, if you
like, and it can sit here to mature.
o
send two 1 ml sample vials of perfume
for evaluation via the postal mail
o
sign off for the Glam Bag Giveaway
o
write 5 sentences that tell the vision
behind your new creation and submit via email
o
write 5 sentences about who you are in
relation to Natural Perfumery and submit via email
o
email me the complete list of the notes
(you don’t need to provide the number of drops you used) in your creation
o
email me your photo
Each
perfumer is graded 1-10 on the following categories: how well
they followed the above instructions; whether a short five-sentence about his
or her vision of the perfume’s creation was included; whether a short
five-sentence bio; a recent photo was included; were two Data Tags with
pertinent information about their perfume included; plus: the balance,
character, diffusion, tenacity, and structure of their creation.
A Natural
Perfume has the following qualities:
o
Balance – so that no
single component can be detected, unless it is a Soliflore.
o
Character – The twists and
turns of a perfume as it evolves on the skin. What kind of a perfume is this?
Is it a raunchy riot? Is it soft and gentle? Where does it take you? What’s at
the heart of it? Does it have personality? How do the layers unfold? Who would
this perfume appeal to?
o
Diffusion – does it
surround the wearer with an aura of scent?
o
Structure – Is there
harmony in the mix? Have the base, heart, and head notes been properly
addressed? Are the proportions correct for these ingredients so that there is
balance, character, diffusion, and tenacity? Does it have dimension?
o
Tenacity – staying power
is the ability of a perfume to last on the wearer for more than just a couple
of hours
Have
fun!
The
Challengers
Notes: Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Rose,
Lavender, Cinnamon, Bergamot
Bio: I am a Clinical Aromatherapist and Natural Perfumer. I am attracted to scent and find it deeply
satisfying on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. As a reflexologist, I work daily with blends
I create for my clients. Natural
Perfumery is the fun part of my world where I play with structured abandon! I get deep satisfaction from creating
perfumes.
Review: This fragrance is very light and delicate, as
the name “Whisper” implies. It evokes memories of soft summer night standing
out in my front yard, watering my lovely flowers. It reminds me of the crescent
moon and its pale light barely making it to earth but there nonetheless.
~Jane Cate, Menlo Park, CA, USA~
Vision: The
vision of my perfume, GARDEN OF VERSES, is based on the children’s book, “A
Children’s Garden of Verses” by Robert Louis Stevenson. I loved that book and it has travels with me
through all facets of my life, to settle in a place of honor on my book shelf
in California. My mother used to read
poetry from that special book to my sister and me, while sitting in our little
English Garden at our home in Yonkers, New York. My favorites were two poems “The Swing” and
“Windy Nights”. I would ask her to read
those two poems repeatedly, and to this day, I remember every verse and line
for both!
Notes: “GARDEN
OF VERSES” Vanilla, Patchouli (Iron free), English Lavender Absolute, Jasmine
Sambac, Rose Damascena, Tuberose, Bulgarian Rose, Rosewood, Bergamot, and Heliotrope
blended in Bergamot Denatured Alcohol (organic and my own blend)
Bio: A Wing & A Prayer Perfumes is dedicated to the art of
creating natural fragrances using
only pure organic materials. The motto for AWAAPP is “define yourself naturally
by wearing A Wing & A Prayer Perfumes”, I believe in this and all of my
perfumes stay true to this credo! Wearing a fragrance is a means of
self-expression and I wanted to convey this in each fragrance I create,
including GARDEN OF VERSES Perfume. Even
though I have been blending natural perfumes for 17 years, I am still
discovering new natural ingredients and new methods in the creation of new
fragrances. Learning is an essential in
the art of perfumery.
Review: Like a stroll through an English Country
Garden, “Garden of Verses” reminds me of warm summer days, gentle breezes, and bright
blue skies. It is a wonderful replica of something that can be found in real
life. Very enjoyable to sniff and to wear.
~Suzy Larsen, Kelowna, BC~
Vision: While
listening to the soundtrack of the 1973 movie, The Sting, I was drawn into an
unusually slow rag-time instrumental that was equally melancholic and
euphorically uplifting. Intrigued by
this paradox in the tune “Solace”, I looked up the definition of the word and
found that it is something that gives comfort, consolation or relief—if a song
can successfully comfort in sadness but also aim toward hope then that’s what I
wanted My Front Yard perfume “piece” to convey as well. Although I have but three lavender bushes in
my front yard, the herb grows plentifully in the Okanagan so I purchased local
lavender essential oil and gave it a crowning place in Solace using more than
25% in the perfume concentrate. Lavender
triggers alpha waves in the brain and induces relaxation (a state most
important in allowing ourselves to be nurtured and consoled); rose evokes
nostalgia (comforting in times of grief); and jasmine stimulates beta waves
(important for focus and being still in the moment). This trilogy in Solace is
supported by bit players that enhance a feeling of well-being during times of
grief or distress.
Notes:
Vanilla SCO2 extract, Labdanum, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Rose absolute,
Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Lavender, Cedarwood Leaf, Raspberry Leaf,
Black Spruce, Spearmint and Rose Hydrosol in Organic Cane Alcohol.
Bio: My
journey into the enchanted world of scent began on the family ranch in Southern
Alberta as I encountered many awe-inspiring smells from livestock, barns,
fields, gardens and my favorites: the dust from the Quonsets where freshly
unloaded grain was stored and the dust from the fields where freshly cut hay
lay. In my teenage years my mother and
aunt treated me to lovely perfumes that to this day bring back wonderful
memories. Perhaps these events
ultimately led to my understanding that scent is powerful and can anchor us to
the moment, engage us in life and help us live fully in it. Becoming an Aromatherapist and Natural
perfumer was the next logical step in my path to uncovering the exceptional
healing capacity of the oils as well as tuning into their unsurpassed aesthetic
beauty.
Review: “Solace”
is warm and enticing. It draws the sniffer in to discover how it was all pulled
together. The light touch of spearmint is well-placed and brings some relief to
the floral aspects of the scent. I felt very balanced immediately on smelling
this fragrance.
The
Samples
The
Prize
A beautiful atomizer of Coeur d'Esprit Natural Perfume "Inspired",
surrounded by an elegant gold sleeve, suitable for evening wear; and perfect to
carry with you.
“Inspired” Notes
include: Bergamot, Orange Blossom
absolute, Orange Blossom Water absolute, High Altitude Lavender, Pink Lotus absolute,
Mimosa absolute, Black Currant Bud absolute, Sandalwood, Oud,
Vanilla, Myrrh, Beeswax, and Labdanum.
This
perfume begins with a lively citrus opening, which quickly evolves into a
garden of surprizes. It is deeply floral and pulls you in to discover the
little nuances and ‘scent-bites’ it is offering. ‘Inspired’ has a liquid
hypnotic quality that immediately relaxes and rejuvenates the wearer. The
promise is that you’ll keep going back for another sniff.
Glam Bag Giveaway
There are
two ‘Glam Bag Giveaways’ to be won by a lucky commenter on this challenge. Please
include the words, ‘I would like to join the ‘Glam Bag Giveaway’ in your
comment along with anything else you’d like to say about the challenge. Let
your friends know to read my face book post and make their comments there, too.
If this is not possible, head on over to my perfume blog and do it there. http://coeurdespritnaturalperfume.blogspot.ca/
Participants in the
challenge are not included in this giveaway.
The
winners can contact me privately through my face book page and we’ll connect so
I can get your mailing addresses. The gift consists of a gold organza pouch
with the three .5 ml to 1 ml perfumes I’ve reviewed so you can experience all
of the entries, as I did.
The
Results Are In
The Grand Prize Winner is
Suzy Larsen
from Kelowna,
BC, Canada, for her entry called “Solace”
As soon as I opened the
bottle, I was over the moon. This fragrance is so close to what I experience
when I leave or return to my home over the summer months. This “My Front Yard” perfume design
captured the warm balsamic and deeply floral notes in my personal front yard.
The
Seal
Please know that,
before I do anything else, I do the sniff test and make my notes. I dab some on
me and on a scent strip and sniff every half hour until it is gone. Then I
write the evaluation. Finally, I compile this file with your vision, notes,
bio, and my review.
I hope you’ll be back
next year as I love doing this for you.
Love Lyn
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