The Results are in! Modern Atelier’s new fragrances for URGE magazine.
September 10, 2008 by Amy George
Filed under Fragrances
My pals over at URGE just published the results of the perfume contest held in their last issue. I was really impressed with all the selections, and I may well use some of them as a springboard for new scents in the future. But there could only be one winner! I’m finalizing the formula right now and it will be in the Etsy shop September 15!
Which one would be your favorite?
Read more URGE here.
After reviewing the fragrance “briefs” that were sent in, George will be adding Agecroft Hall to her line. A few of the other enticing entries appear below. As a bonus, George is also formulating another new fragrance with notes of coffee, sandalwood, vanilla, chocolate, and bitter orange. Its name? Urge.
- First Friday Musk, patchouli oil, vanilla, orange. Mona Dworkin
- 4 Seasons Romance I would like to suggest a name for a new scent. This scent should be light, airy, fresh with a clean linen scent of romance, flowers, blossoms on a flower that will never die. Jacqueline Fisher
- WINNER: Agecroft Hall Pine, cedar, violets, fresh sage, linen. Zoe Graham
- ‘Take me out to the ballgame’ This scent would remind anyone who grew up going to baseball games at Parker Field or The Diamond, of their nights watching baseball. Cotton Candy, Pretzels, Hot Dogs, fresh cut grass are but a few of the smells that remind me of baseball games. Donald Chandler
- White House of the ConfederacyI would like to suggest a scent based on the White House of the Confederacy (1201 E. Clay Street, Richmond). I believe the former executive mansion is a gem that many Richmonders have yet to discover. The scent would incorporate the floral scents of magnolia and gardenia with a sensual and reminiscent musk. Megan Stagg
- Carytown My ideal fragrance would be based around Carytown, with notes ofchocolate, espresso, cinnamon, baking bread, and vintage linen or wood Adrien Hamilton
- Richmond Shakespeare Festival This scent should include a mix of archaic fragrances, blended to smell modern. Wood smoke, cloves, sandalwood, orange peel, pepper or other spices. For men and women. Nellie Bisk
- A Rainy Afternoon in the Impressionist Gallery Lavender water, iris, lemons, roses, and salt. Selene Stephen
- Richmond EvergreenI moved here a year ago and I appreciate the beauty of the ubiquitous pine trees, especially silhouetted at sunset. At evening time, they emit a woodsy, spicy scent that seems to cut through the heavy summer air. Ditto for the cedar trees. I suggest Richmond Evergreen, for a scent that captures the mysterious woodsy essence of our local pines. Pam Finer
These were so great, Amy. I give you the credit for the fact that we got so many interesting responses in the first place. I know of no one who has done more to attune people in Central Virginia to the joys of scent in general and perfume connoisseurship specifically.
I am also thrilled that you will be writing beauty and fragrance articles for Urge. I am so excited about your piece for the November issue that I am tempted to spill the beans and tell people what it is about. Instead, I am going to exhibit uncharacteristic restraint and sign off before I steal that thunder.
Thanks again. I am “waiting to inhale!”
Rebecca Jones
Managing Editor, Urge