The Osmothèque: France’s library of smells is a breath of fresh air

The collection in Versailles has the formula of every new fragrance and also stocks sniffing samples of classic perfumes to conjure up your most cherished memories. Original-formula Old Spice, anyone?

Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies

The raw ingredients in famous brands are vulnerable to political upheaval, changes in agricultural practices and natural disasters

Jour D’Hermès Absolu, a new olfactory aura from Hermès

A profusion of bouquets. A celebration of the birth and rebirth of woman, every day.     The original Jour d’Hermès fragrance has a new floral reinterpretation signed by Jean-Claude Ellena, the Master perfumeur at the House of Hermès. Flowers and nothing but flowers are the motto of the new Jour d’Hermès Absolu. An utterly voluptuous … Read more

Tory Burch on the Rodeo Drive

  American lifestyle brand Tory Burch opened its first West Coast flagship at 366 North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in November. This is the label’s fourth boutique in Los Angeles. The entire Tory Burch collection is available at the new store, including ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, jewelry, small leather goods, swimwear, accessories and the new … Read more

From the Gardens of Shalimar: Guerlain Shalimar 2013 ‘sequel’ fragrance

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau Si Sensuelle For 88 years the famed Gardens of Shalimar of India’s Taj Mahal inspire one of the most sophisticated sensual olfactory poem. Guerlain Shalimar morphs with each edition appealing to a new clientele. The innocent and voluptuous Eau Si Sensuelle adorned with powdery pink feather is a flanker of … Read more

Dior shares J’adore secrets with the masses

Dior shares secrets with the masses: J’adore fragrance film Dior reveals production secrets behind J’adore fragrance in short film After the recent Chanel‘s Inside platform launch, Dior perfume maison sheds light on one of its iconic fragrance. French luxury house launches a 20-minute film dedicated to flagship J’adore fragrance. From flower harvest to the flacon’s … Read more