By Tom
This last weekend in February I braved the the LA version of freezing cold to meet Keiko Mercheri at ScentBar. You'll know her from her Loukhoum, arguably the loveliest take on Turkish delight or Mulholland, her fizzy citrussy ode to Laurel Canyon in a fantasy summer of love.
There were four new scents that were being showcased: Attar de Roses, Isles Lointaines, Les Zazous, and Tuberose.
I liked them, but Tuberose was the one that really did it for me. It sort of had a bit of Tubereuse Criminelle in the slightly camphorous aspect to the tuberose and jasmine, with a touch of vanilla and benzoin to keep it from being too BIG. There's something Emma Peel about this one: it's tuberose with a decided wink. I'd wear it in a heartbeat.
Keiko Mercheri perfumes are available at LuckScent, Kuhl Linscomb in Houston and at Four Seasons Beauty in Del Rey Beach, Florida. It is not available at Aedes de Venustas and I suggest that the East Coasters call and suggest they remedy that situation.
Image, Tom's own.
I really want one of her scents and now I can't remember which one! It's compared all the time to a similar scent but I liked hers so much. I've met her a couple times in NY and she did a boutique show here in DC. Nice lady.
ReplyDeletehey! was just in kuhl-linscomb here in houston yesterday - and they still don't have the attar de roses (which i really want to sniff) or the tuberose or isles lointaines. they do have les zazous, though. i asked if they would be getting the other new ones and got a vague response.
ReplyDeleteunfortunately for us, the perfume section there is no longer as well-run as it was when terese was there (or way back when hailey and stacy were around). the ladies had a handle on inventory, paid close attention to new releases and customer requests, and kept the area neat and clean. the boys are sweet, but they don't like to work quite as hard at it, and it shows.
cheers,
minette
I liked her Mulholland very much, in fact full-bottle-much. She has loads of lovely fragrances, a Nose near to my heart...
ReplyDeleteI liked her Mulholland very much, in fact full-bottle-much. She has loads of lovely fragrances, a Nose near to my heart...
ReplyDeleteGood post, thanks for taking time to discuss this Scent Bar event.
ReplyDeleteFortunately Keiko Mecheri is also presented in your blog, assuring a decent coverage.
Keep up the good work !
Did you say it had a bit of Tubereuse Criminelle in it??..I NEED to sniff this!!
ReplyDeleteKM perfumes can also be found at Mignonette in Rhode Island... apparently she is friends with the proprietress there!
ReplyDeleteMarch-
ReplyDeleteShe is a nice lady!
minette-
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad. They need to get new boys..
anon-
ReplyDeleteI completely agree!
Jane-
ReplyDeletewas that a double post?
thanks nathan!
ReplyDeletelavanya-
ReplyDeleteMore than a touch! I loved it!
CC-
ReplyDeleteGood to know!
I want to try all the new ones, the Isles Lontaines speaks to me very clearly. Love this line!
ReplyDeleteD-
ReplyDeleteMe too!
Tom, yes, it was - sorry for that.
ReplyDeletejane-
ReplyDeleteNot an issue..