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Two new interviews: the first with Barbara Herman (Eris) and the second with Jo Fairley (On The Scent Media).

Barbara Herman and Jo Fairley live interviews

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Barbara Herman and Antoine Lie have done it again! Here's my review of the new Eris Mother's Milk, as well as thoughts on the wonderful Demo Accords book by Pia Long. Plus... have H&M just made one of the best Lily Of The Valley candles of recent years??

Eris Mother's Milk, Gucci Ylang Ambrato, Demo Accords by Pia Long and other reviews - 2026

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Barbara Herman & Antoine Lie Live Interview

This was such a joy! A live interview with Barbara Herman (of Eris) and perfumer Antoine Lie, focussing mainly on the creation of Delta Of Venus.

One of the most exciting brands to have emerged in recent years is unquestionably Eris. So I was delighted to be able to interview the two people responsible for its success: founder and creative director Barbara Herman, and the man who has, so far, been her sole scent-maker, renowned perfumer Antoine Lie. They popped into my virtual studio the other day mainly to talk about the process behind…

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Dior J'Adore L'Or, Eris Delta Of Venus, L'Artisan Parfumeur Cuir Grenat and other reviews - 2023

There's yet another flanker of Dior J'Adore -- don't shoot the messenger. But hey, we also have a new scent from Eris.

Earlier this year, Dior gave us the first bona fide new creation from current in-house perfumer, Francis Kurkdjian (the unexpectedly divisive Dioriviera) and now he’s making his initial mark on the brand’s mainstream range with yet another flanker of J’Adore. I reviewed the new J’Adore L’Or as well as a few other releases in a recent YouTube episode. Here’s a link, followed by a full list of the…

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Eris Scorpio Rising Review - Antoine Lie; 2022

Enjoy getting stung — my thoughts on the new Scorpio Rising, composed by Antoine Lie, under the creative direction of Barbara Herman

I know next to nothing about astrology. But that didn’t stop me from enjoying the latest release from Eris: Scorpio Rising, composed by Antoine Lie, author of all the brand’s scents so far. I reviewed this alluring piece of work in a recent episode of Love At First Scent, which you can watch above, or at this link: Eris Scorpio Rising review. (more…)

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Antoine Lie Live Interview

A live interview with the inimitable Antoine Lie, creator of Secretions Magnifiques, Rien, Green Spell, Daphne, Bruma, and many, many others. #perfume

I’m not sure I fully support the idea of calling perfumers rock stars, but if anyone deserves the moniker, it is without question Antoine Lie. The creator of more than his fair share of modern classics (Secretions Magnifiques, Rien, Tom Of Finland for Etat Libre D’Orange; Armani Code for Armani; Crystal Noir for Versace) as well as all of the scents from Eris and the more recent releases from Les…

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Eris Parfums Barbara Herman Live Interview

Witches, subversive schoolgirls and unopened bottles of Jicky — my live interview with Barbara Herman, founder of Eris Parfums. #perfume

As my YouTube channel is going to enjoy some much-needed hibernation for most of November (mainly to make time for the non-perfume-related work to which I always need to devote my attention at this point in the year) I’ve decided to go…

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Much about our world premiere of Robert Schenkkan’s riveting new play, Building the Wall, has been unprecedented. The swiftness we’re bringing this urgent work to the stage, the national attention the timely new play is generating even before opening, the constellation of theaters across the country already interested in producing the play after the Fountain premiere on March 18.

Equally extraordinary is the support the production has received from our own Fountain Family. For the first time in the Fountain’s twenty-seven year history, the majority of the production budget for the entire 10-week run of Building the Wall is secure prior to Opening Night. Thanks to the generous support of three phenomenal women: Karen Kondazian, Barbara Herman and Susan Stockel. The trio share a passion for theatre and a commitment to social action. They now serve Building the Wall as Executive Producers.

Karen Kondazian

Karen Kondazian is an award-winning actor, author and producer.  She has starred in many productions at the Fountain, has guest starred in over 50 television shows and is a lifetime member of The Actors Studio. Her novel The Whip has received several awards including best historical fiction. 

“I wasn’t able to join the Women’s March,“ explains Karen. “So I protest by supporting extraordinary Art. Robert Schenkkan’s Building the Wall is precisely that. He reveals brilliantly and artfully the nightmare of what might be, then peels away layers until we understand the nightmare of what actually will be, if we do not heed the warning.”

Barbara Herman

Barbara Herman was born and educated in Los Angeles. She is actively involved in the successful business established with her late husband. Barbara is an enthusiastic supporter of local culture, including the Fountain Theatre, the Broad Stage, and the Women’s Guild at Cedars Sinai.

“The Fountain Theatre stands out,” she says, “for its innovative approach to offering fresh, socially relevant plays. Building the Wall is a most timely effort to help illuminate what we, the public, are facing in today’s political climate. I am honored to support the Fountain Theatre’s world premiere production of this play.”

Susan Stockel

Susan Stockel was born in New York. She raised her family in California and practiced law. She is now a community activist, world traveler, and lover of the spoken word.

“I am a theatre addict,” she admits. “Good theatre is about telling stories. A strong, well-written and well-acted story binds us to one another and can provide the connection that leads to action. I knew I would support Building the Wall as soon as I read it. This play must be produced now and staged across the country. As Robert Schenkkan has said, ‘We cannot hope to be useful if we can’t respond until 18 months after the fact.’ Yes, we need to move fast. And we have. I am proud to help.”

“The Fountain Theatre deeply thanks Karen, Barbara and Susan for their exceptional generosity and friendship, ” says Co-Artistic Director Stephen Sachs. “Their contribution to Building the Wall has given this important world premiere at the Fountain Theatre the strong foundation it needs as we launch it nationwide.”       

With the support of these three remarkable women, the Fountain Theatre is inaugurating a new funding program, the Artistic Director’s Circle, offering theater-loving individuals the opportunity to underwrite Fountain Theatre productions throughout the 2017-18 season.  If you’re interested in joining the Circle and learn more about its many benefits, please contact Barbara Goodhill [phone] x307 [email protected]

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Meet the three extraordinary women who fortified ‘Building the Wall’ at Fountain Theatre Much about our world premiere of Robert Schenkkan's riveting new play, Building the Wall, has been unprecedented.