“If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live” – Albert Einstein

EU countries will vote on plans to ban bee killing pesticides. Spain, Germany and the UK are threatening to block the ban, under the pressure of the chemical lobby. Not a single bee has never sent you an invoice. And that is part of the problem – because most of what comes to us from … Read more

2013 edition of Esxence – the Art Perfumery’s event

The Scent of Esxence 2013 – 5 years of Excellence Esxence – The Scent of Excellence, the exclusive trade fair devoted to Artistic Perfumery, celebrates this spring 5 years of perfumed success. The trade fair is a collector and container of an active and participant community, a fundamental moment of meeting to discover the latest … Read more

Timelessness of Chanel No.5 revealed at the Palais de Tokyo

N°5 Culture Chanel Exhibit Comes to Paris A new Chanel exhibition held at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris will shed light on the unique and timeless N°5 perfume and its creators. The exhibition will reveal the iconic artistic essence of the N°5 perfume, focusing on the long-lasting attachments between CHANEL and the Arts, announced … Read more

Smooth and perfect like marble: Scarlett Johansson for Dolce&Gabbana

The classic beauty of Scarlett Johansson shot by Mert&Marcus for the Dolce&Gabbana Perfect Matte Liquid Foundation ad campaign. The solution for a smooth and perfect complexion like marble is, according to Dolce&Gabbana, a new liquid foundation – “a flawless complexion at all times regardless what you’re up to”. Scarlett Johansson in the new Dolce & Gabbana … Read more

Yamamoto reviving the Yohji Yamamoto Parfums name

After a six-year gap, Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto is reintroducing some of his famous scents. Brand’s classic perfumes including Yohji Yamamoto Homme, Yohji Essential and Yohji Senses will be re-released this year. In a licensing deal with IFD group, Yamamoto announced plans to produce new perfumes in collaboration with Givaudan perfumer Olivier Pescheux, known for … Read more

Asprey Purple Water amenities at Ritz-Carlton

Ritz-Carlton hotels collaborates with Asprey to bring travelers the very best hotel amenities Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality chain and London-based luxury house Asprey announced a new alliance between the two luxury brands. Ritz-Carlton’s guests will be able to use Asprey Purple Water amenities in the guestrooms. Holding a royal warrant and dating back to 1781, Asprey … Read more