The Balmoral Scotch Club offers a chance to join an elite international whisky membership club

  The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has unveiled its new Scotch Club in collaboration with The Macallan, offering a personalised membership experience to whisky connoisseurs around the world. As one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies, renowned for its outstanding quality and dedication to craftsmanship, The Macallan, together with The Balmoral … Read more

Great brands flourish – even in turbulent times: Most Valuable Italian Brands 2021

    Gucci retains the top position as Italy’s most valuable brand for the third year. Despite a turbulent year, and the threat of a lasting economic recession, the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Italian Brands ranking has risen by 11%, to reach a total brand value of $114.6 billion. Gucci retains the top position as … Read more

Italy’s luxury brand Etro partners with the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm

  Etro Announces Strategic Partnership with L Catterton Europe.  Etro, the global luxury fashion house, has entered into a binding agreement to partner with L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Under the terms of the agreement, L Catterton Europe will acquire a majority stake in the Company, while the Etro family will … Read more

2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards toasting creativity in all aspects of the fragrance industry

  2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards celebrated this year’s winners and nominees in 22 categories. This year’s US Fragrance Foundation Awards took place online, in lieu of the traditional in-person event. The awards are based on votes by The Fragrance Foundation members and industry experts. The 2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards event kicked off with a very … Read more

Magic and alchemy: New eaux de parfum join Gucci’s Haute Perfumery line

  Gucci’s first scent to be presented in limited edition joins The Alchemist’s Garden luxury perfume collection. Crafted from the blend of high-quality natural extracts and modern molecules, each fragrance and formula in Gucci Alchemist’s Garden is inspired by the science of alchemy, telling the story of a place, a moment, or a memory. Captured … Read more

Open the door, you’re at the Diptyque Orphéon

  Like the memory of a scent, Orphéon perfume captures the warm atmosphere of an iconic night club bar in the Saint Germain quarter of Paris. This year luxury French fragrance brand Diptyque is celebrating its 60th anniversary: an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything that has inspired the House since its creation. A cavalcade … Read more