August 8th, 2011
Candy for the Nose
It is incredibly glamourous to leave the West Coast and move to the Grasse region of France to study perfumery.
That’s exactly what Jessica September Buchanan did, who is now the founder and the nose behind 1000 Flowers, an independent artisan perfume house. Her signature scent is Réglisse Noire (Black Licorice), made from organic, botanical raw ingredients like star anise and licorice with notes of white pepper, ginger, vanilla and musk.
Personally, I don’t like black licorice. But as a perfume, it suddenly has a whole new appeal. —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg
Réglisse Noise, 15ml splash flacon, $45. At Lark online, and 2315 Main St., Vancouver, 604-879-5275.
