THE INTERNATIONAL PERFUME FOUNDATION launches the The Natural Perfumery Certification Program

In an effort to promote Natural Perfumery while emphasizing and differentiating the distinctions between those perfumes made with natural ingredients and those that aren’t, the International Perfume Foundation (IPF) launched the Natural Perfumery Certification Program. This Certification Program will include everyone in the perfume supply chain, from schools to perfumers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers. It … Read more

The Wanda Reign on the Bund – Shanghai’s first ‘seven-star’ hotel

Wanda Reign On The Bund Now Open. The property is billing itself as the city’s first “7-star” hotel. Wanda Hotels & Resorts made its grand debut in Shanghai with its flagship hotel, Wanda Reign on the Bund, which is the 51st hotel of the group and the third hotel of its ultra-luxury hotel brand – Wanda … Read more

Qatari investment fund took over French luxury fashion house Balmain

Valentino label’s owner, the Qatari investment firm Mayhoola for Investments purchased French fashion house Balmain without revealing how much it was paid for the new luxury acquisition. Financial medias revealed that the Qataris offered 485 million euros ($546 million) for Balmain. The offer was higher than the sale estimates of between 300 to 400 million … Read more

World’s most famous island celebrated with a lively Summer 2016 scent

New York-centric Bond No. 9 has a summertime tradition launching fresh island and beach scents. Coney Island was the first perfume in the range. Then came Fire Island, Montauk, Hamptons and Shelter Island. But for summer 2016, Bond No. 9 is taking a different tack and pay homage to a destination island of a totally … Read more

Acqua di Parma 100° Anniversario: Colonia Sandalo Concentrée

1916-2016. A HUNDRED YEARS OF ACQUA DI PARMA Colonia meet the smooth sandalwood in Acqua Di Parma Colonia Sandalo Concentrée. An unexpected and intriguing result, Acqua Di Parma Colonia Sandalo Concentrée is an original reinterpretation of Acqua di Parma’s iconic fragrance, Colonia Sandalo. The perfume celebrates Acqua di Parma’s “century of elegance, craftsmanship and pure … Read more

Nominations close for the Luxury Lifestyle Awards Middle East and Africa 2016

The prestigious event in the luxury segment has closed the nominations and started the countdown to the Gala Ceremony. Luxury Lifestyle Awards, an international award granted to the best companies and brands in the luxury segment, has officially closed its nominations after welcoming more than 357 entries from prominent luxury brands across the Middle East … Read more