I've had a soft spot for Mona Di Orio's perfumes for a long time. I wouldn't say they are easy to appreciate at first. Challenging and slightly offbeat are words that come to mind, but irrespective of taste, I don't think I could ever argue that they aren't interesting and ultimately, they reward the perfume lover who looks beyond the easy hook. Which possibly reflects the character behind the perfumes. Sadly, Mona won't be around to continue that legacy and passion directly, although I do hope her perfumes continue to be enjoyed and appreciated and here's wishing her spirit lives on in her wonderful perfumes.
I still have a hard time processing this, especially after this year where she's given us some true gems of perfumes. :(
ReplyDeleteYes it is sad, isn't it, Ines? Without trying to come across flippant, at least we have the legacy of her great perfume line and the memories.
ReplyDeleteI tried a few of her early perfumes and liked them, but didn't find a 'love'. I liked her newest ones much better, especially the vanilla and oud ones and should have gone ahead with a purchase. Unfortunately, it took the sad news of her death and the reminder that nothing is forever for me to order Mona's outstanding vanilla perfume. Everytime I wear it I'll think of her- I wonder how many other people are in the process of doing likewise.
ReplyDeleteCymbaline, I'd bet that quite a few people are likely in the process of having a revisit of Mona's line, which is a good thing I think. I've always enjoyed Nuit Noir, despite it not being one that really suits me. It is on the challenging side though to say the least!
ReplyDeletebeautiful tribute - thank you Michael!
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