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September 24, 2014
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A CaFleureBon Hound Post: Vintage Perfume Review: Caron Tabac Blond (1919) by Ernest Daltroff “A Testament to Androgyny” + Claude Cahun Draw

Undoubtedly, if there ever was a classic perfume that was identified with early gender bending, it would be Caron’s Tabac Blond. Created in 1919 by Ernest Daltroff, Tabac Blond has been a testament to androgyny, a beautiful yet mysterious fragrance that doesn’t ascribe to normal gender classifications. We typically associate the infamous actress, Marlene Dietrich with this Caron masterpiece, but even before she started testing the boundaries of the male/female conventions, a little know french artist, Claude Cahun, was breaking gender bending barriers. To read more about this intriguing artist and to read the full review on CaFleureBon and to enter in a draw to win a 7.5 ml bottle of Tabac Blond parfum extrait, click here.

You can also read my original Tabac Blond Scented Hound review by clicking here.

August 27, 2014
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A Hound CaFleureBon Post: New Perfume Review – Maison Francis Kurkdjian masculin Pluriel and féminin Pluriel + Un Homme et Un Femme Draw

There is no future, there is no past. I live this moment as my last. There’s only us, there’s only this; forget regret, or life is yours to miss, no other road, no other way, no day but today. – Lyric from Another Day (Rent)

Master and prolific perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has launched his latest creations as part of the new Pluriel collection in the Maison Francis Kurkdjian line. Comprised of two fragrances, masculin Pluriel and feminin Pluriel. Kurkdjian’s inspiration for the genesis of this new line was his quest to create eternal femininity and masculinity in fragrance unbound from convention. These two new unique fragrances are designed to evoke freedom and sensuality while harnessing a timelessness required for the creation of two classic perfumes with modern sensibilities.

masculin Pluriel and feminin Pluriel are sublime in their masterful interpretation of their individuality. Together, masculin Pluriel and feminin Pluriel create a mirror image of equaled masculinity and femininity and an understanding that the blending of those distinct traits makes for the perfect pairing.

To read the full review on CaFleureBon and to enter in a draw to win a sample of each, click here.

August 8, 2014
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A Hound CaFleureBon Post: Perfume Review – CARON Paris Or et Noir Fountain Fragrance (1949) + A Fierce and Classic Chypre Draw

Ever since Perfumer Ernest Daltroff first opened the doors at 10 rue de la Paix, Paris, Caron has been creating masterpieces of French classic perfumery that continue to enthrall fragrance aficiandos for over a century. From the mysterious Narcisse Noir (1911) the androgynous Tabac Blond (1919), the iconic Nuit de Noel (1922) to 20th century classics such as Parfum Sacré (1993) and Aimez Moi (1996) the House of CARON is legendary. However, there are a few lesser known gems in the collection. Or et Noir is one CARON gem that deserves greater recognition. Classic, yet modern, Or et Noit is a fierce rose that never disappoints. For the full review on CaFleureBon and to enter in a draw for a 7.5ml bottle of parfum extrait, click here.